In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Algeria.

In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Saudi Arabia.

In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Qatar.

This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos concerning Yemen. An interactive timeline of the 2011 protests in the Middle East is also featured.

The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on wealth and poverty. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. Activities are...

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....

This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions of community. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. The plans are tied to...

This is a site that gives tons of information about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Includes the views of both the Israelis and the Palestinians in a very balanced way.

This article discusses the beginning of the protests in Syria during which the masses called for democratic reforms and the release of political prisoners. Links to related articles are featured. (March 15, 2011)

Learning module with comprehensive and relevant resources from which students explore the role of ISIS in the Middle East and U.S. response. Site inlcudes handouts, video, and primary source material for analysis and interpretation.

Under President Reagan, the Cold War began to thaw and trouble brewed in the Middle East. Learn about Reagan's foreign policy initiatives by perusing this summary, reading an excerpt from his "Evil Empire" speech, answering thought...

The BBC discusses the country of Lebanon which is at the center of much of the conflict in the Middle East. Gives an overview of its history, talks about its leadership, provides a timeline of key events, and links to other key stories.

This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.

Map of the Middle East.

This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can download and play on your computer. The software is free to download.

Chose the correct answer in this 12-question multiple choice quiz to test your comprehension of current Middle East conflicts. Test score is immediately updated.

This article focuses on the author's list of readings concerning Migrants and Refugees in the Modern Middle East.

Synopsis of the geography of the Arabian Peninsula - the heart of Islam. Describes the area as a bleak and desolate desert, but also very photogenic. Includes a brief description of the various political divisions located on the Arabian...

BBC sideshow captures history in the making as Egypt erupts in revolution. February, 2011

Students can learn some background about ISIS, the Islamic State in Syria, which has become a significant threat to peace in the Middle East.

This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East.

This site offers facts on Arabs, the Arab world, Arab Americans, Muslims, the Muslim world, and the Middle East. It includes a list of famous Arab Americans and links to relevant lesson plans, an online quiz, and maps.

The first section offers an extensive look at the history of The Umayyad Dynasty, its first ruler and the concern with secular matters.