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BBC

Bbc: Arabic News

For Students 9th - 10th
Written in Arabic, the BBC covers the latest news, issues and events in the Middle East. Content includes the top stories, business and financial news. Also available in several languages offered from the "Languages" link.
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Other

New York Times: Opec Finds Politics and Oil Mix

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a 1999 New York Times article about world oil prices, OPEC, and the role of politics in the Middle East. While much of the article focuses on recent events, background information is also given.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
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Other

The Iranian: 1979 Revolution, Photos, Articles, Songs

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains primary source material concerning the Iranian Revolution (photos, quotes, political cartoons, audio clips, Khomeini's declarations, revolutionary slogans, etc.).
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 30: The Reagan Bush Years

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Republican era of Ronald Reagan and George Bush had to deal with difficult foreign affair events. Reagan dealt with terrorism, including hostage taking and gundowns, particularly from Libya. Bush dealt with aggression on the part of...
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Other

The Daily Star

For Students 9th - 10th
The Daily Star is a Lebanese Newspaper written in English. Its content includes a focus on national and international issues, opinion pieces, and the weather.
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Other

The War Times Journal: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of military dispatches and maps related to the British attempt to defeat the Ottomans during World War 1. Includes dispatches from the British commander, General Allenby.
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PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Can You Pick the Important Muslim Cities?

For Students 9th - 10th
10 question quiz tests users knowledge of the location of traditional Muslim cities.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Balfour Declaration 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
Fardham University gives the text of the Balfour Declaration, which later was adopted and included in a UN Resolution.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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First World War

First World War: Battles, the Palestine Front

For Students 9th - 10th
FirstWorldWar.com offers a table of contents of the battles in World War I that took place on the Palestine Front.
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Other

Huj: The Yarmukian Culture in Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article about the Yarmukian culture in Israel Read about the pottery, stone tools, burial customs. and art objects of this Neolithic culture.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post, an internationally renowned newspaper published in Washington D.C., provides the latest news from around the globe. Content includes international headline news, in-depth reports, various editorials, as well as...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History:the Cold War Continues

For Students 5th - 8th
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum: Jewish and Muslim Connection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jewish Museum of New York City presents the "Jewish and Muslim Connection" a curriculum guide for the study of cultural and historical connections between two religions.
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
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Islami City

Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East: The Crusaders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Arabic view of the Crusaders and their struggles they faced. A great look into the less studied realm of the Crusades.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Druze

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Druze people from the Middle East. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
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Other

Ib Times: October 26th Driving Campaign: Some Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel

For Students 9th - 10th
In Saudi Arabia, women are legally prohibited from driving. Learn about a recent protest where women drove in protest.
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Other

Southwestern Academy: Eisenhower's Foreign Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-organized look at President Eisenhower's Cold War policies throughout his two terms as president. Find out about his policies toward the USSR, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Some Help for Refugees and Migrants Agreed

For Students 2nd - 4th
Article reports on agreements made within Europe regarding how to help the many refugees and migrants that are arriving from the Middle East.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Small Political Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
This map of Saudi Arabia is very easy to read. It shows the major cities and its location in relation to other countries in the Middle East. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Arabs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arab world is usually considered to be comprised of the following nineteen countries: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Chad, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi...