Curated OER
A Time for Rebuilding
Young scholars examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events activity, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.
Curated OER
Sami and the Time of Troubles
Students read Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland's, Sami and the Time of Troubles before discussing it as a class. They brainstorm ideas for a letter to the main character, Sami. Next, they write a rough draft of a letter to...
Curated OER
Signs of Withdrawal?
Students research Lebanon's recent history, from the 1975 civil war to the protest of occupying Syrian troops in 2005, and create a visual timeline for classroom display.
Curated OER
Case Studies: Cross-Cultural Comparison
Students examine maps of Lebanon, Vietnam and Nigeria, discuss relationship between ethnicity, land and conflict, review material from case studies, complete comparison chart, and write essays comparing two of the case studies.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Lebanon
This is one-stop shopping for everything you want to know about Lebanon from the Library of Congress. Read out the geography, history until the 1980's, ethnography, and more. Click on the topics to pull up the information.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Lebanon
Learn about religion in Lebanon, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
New York Times
New York Times: Trading Attacks
An interactive map that shows the conflict in Israel and Hezbollah. There is a timeline at the side of the map that shows different events that occurred on different days. Click on an event and it will move the map to where it happened....
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Lebanon
In an effort to educate on the Middle East, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Lebanon.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Lebanon
Learn about core health indicators in Lebanon in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
Council of Foreign Relations
Terrorism Havens: Lebanon
This resource answers questions regarding Lebanon, terrorism, and states implications for the United States.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Lebanon
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Lebanon
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Lebanon. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Other
Nabu Museum (Lebanon)
This is the home page of the Nabu Museum in El-Heri, in Ras Al Shaqa', in the North of Lebanon. The museum houses both ancient and modern art. The site is available in both English and Arabic.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace:islamist Movements [Pdf]
This paper examines the impact on the war in Lebanon war in 2006 on two Islamist movements and how they were able to portray the war in an anti-American and anti-Israel light and advance their own goals.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Lebanon
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Lebanon, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Fontline: Lebanon on a Knife's Edge
A December 2006 analysis of Lebanon's internal tensions. Focuses on the conflict between Hezbollah and the government.
Other
Al Mashriq: Fayrouz and Her Music: Legacy of a Star
This biography of Fayrouz (also spelled "Fairouz" and "Fairuz"), the Lebanese singer, addresses not only her personal and professional life, but also the nationalistic role her music has played in Lebanon. Links to significant names and...
Other
Reagan's Speech on Beirut and Grenada
This site provides the text of the televised speech Reagan gave from the Oval Office on October 27th, 1983, detailing U.S. dealings in Lebanon and Grenada (the part concerning Grenada starts near the middle of the text).
Other
Beirut Memorial Online: u.s. Embassy Bombing
A bulleted list of facts about the US Embassy bombing in Beirut. Also contains good before and after photos of the Embassy, as well as links to photos of President and Mrs. Reagan honoring the victims.
New York Times
New York Times: Interactive Graphic: Attacks, Day by Day
This resource presents an interactive map that shows the day by day attacks that have occurred in Lebanon, Israel, and the Gaza Strip. Ot provides information about each attack, when/where it occurred, and gives information about by how...
World Atlas
World Atlas: Syrian Arab Republic
Features a description and history of the Syrian Arab Republic with links to information on its geography, symbols, flags, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah
A brief profile of Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary General of Hezbollah. Also provides links to related topics. (13 July 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Fouad Siniora
A brief profile of Foaud Siniora, made prime minister of Lebanon following the assassination of former prime minister Rafik Hariri. (28 May 2008)