Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Syria
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Syria.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Syrian Arab Republic
Learn about core health indicators in Syria in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
The Guardian
Guardian: Syrians Plan 'No Kneeling' Day of Demonstrations
Guardian correspondent Ian Black discusses the mass demonstrations occurring in Syria against the Syrian government and its deadly raids. (August 12, 2011)
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Arab Spring: One Year On
In this lesson, students explore the concept of revolution while learning about various Arab Spring protest movements in the Middle East and North Africa. They will assess the accomplishments of the movements and discuss whether they...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Steven Sotloff's Mother in Plea to Is: Free My Son
The terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has been holding American journalis Steven Sotloff hostage since hist disappearance last year in Syria. Learn about his mother's pleas for his release.
BBC
Bbc: Migrant Crisis: Migration to Europe Explained in Graphics
An excellent resource to learn about the migrant crisis in Europe. This collection features information and videos for research.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Diary of a Teenage Refugee" by Amira
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Syria
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Syria. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Google
Google Arts and Culture: Open Heritage
Explore iconic locations in 3D such as the Tomb of Tu Duck, temples of Bagan, Mesa Verde, Chichen Itza, and more. Also, discover the tools used for digital conservation and how people around the world are preserving our shared history.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Eid Al Adha Celebrations in Pictures
Pictures show people celebrating the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha in various places around the world.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Map: Syria
A political map of Syria from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, highways, and neighboring countries.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Reform in Syria [Pdf]
A good article discussing the attempts to introduce democratic reforms into the Syrian government and society. (July, 2006)
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Bashar Al Assad
A recent biography of the president of Syria. He came to power in 2000 with the death of his father. (10 March 205)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Syria
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Syria, 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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Syrian Refugee's Story
In this short film, Welcome to Canada, learn about a Syrian refugee's story, Mohammed Alsaleh, who fled violence and imprisonment by the Assad regime during Syria's Civil War. Mohammed was granted asylum and now lives in Canada where he...
Other
Museum With No Frontiers: Exhibition Trails
Take a virtual visit to eleven different Islamic Art in the Mediterranean Exhibition Trails. Discover artifacts, monuments, and archaeological sites in their natural environment.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Syria: Government
This article based on U.S. State Dept. Background Notes discusses not only the governmental structure, but also the political situation in Syria.
Other
Esri: The Uprooted
This resource provides a useful interactive map, charts, and other information connected to the global refugee crisis. The crisis areas featured include Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
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.
Other
Teaching Kids News: Assad Regime Takes Aleppo
The world is watching the Syrian city of Aleppo. The city, the nation, is in a heated civil war and Aleppo is in the center of if all.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Syria
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Middle East country of Syria including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Syrian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Syrian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current and does not reflect the recent war in Syria.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Syrians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Syrians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
The Guardian
Guardian: Troops Renew Attacks on Pro Democracy Demonstrators
Guardian correspondents Ian Black and Nour Ali discuss the protests occurring in Syria and the Syrian government's reaction to them. (August 9, 2011)