Curated OER
Pronunciation of Initial /s/ Consonant Clusters
Students comprehend how to produce these pronuciation features, recognize the various blends of initial /s/, hear the sounds, produce them correctly when thinking about it, and practice correct pronunciation to be comprehended by others.
Other
One World's Journey: Georgia Culture
A great overview of Georgian culture. Information is included on food, ethnic groups, religion, music, literature, art, and architecture.
Other
Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirty First Dynasty
Extensively details the period of Persian rule in Egypt by referring to multiple sources, some of which are non-Egyptian. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
BBC
Bbc World Service: Learning English Grammar
The Grammar and Vocabulary area of the BBC World Service site has a section on common grammar problems and a section on idioms and expressions. There are also links to pages that provide English language learning opportunities that...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Persians by Aeschylus
This MIT Internet Classics Archives page is a translation of "The Persians" in an easy-to-read format, maintaining the verse format of the original.
Library of Congress
Loc: Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Calligraphy
This collection contains more than 100 single-page calligraphic sheets containing poetic excerpts in Persian
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Urdu Language
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Farsi Language
Ready to take on a new language? Here is a beginner's opportunity to study Farsi/Persian. Check out the vocabulary and play online games for practice.
Other
Allama Iqbal Poet Iqbal Academy
Biographical information with sample poetry and prose of Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's official "national poet" and a key voice in the creation of Pakistan. Poetry samples are in Urdu or Persian, with an introduction, translation and notes...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Sadeq Hedayat
This site provides a discussion of the life and works of the Iranian writer Sadeq Hedayat (1903-1951 CE).
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirtieth Dynasty
Extensively details the invasions of Egypt by Persia that ultimately led to the establishment of Persian rule in the 31st Dynasty. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
Tour Egypt
Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Calendar Origins
History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...
Other
Encyclopedia of the Orient: Zoroastrianism
Learn specifics about Zoroastrianism, the non-pantheistic religion of the Persian Empire.
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Persian Wars for Kids
History Questions: Persian Wars Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Legend of the Persian Carpet
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is used as the class reads The Legend of the Persian Carpet by Tomie dePaola. The lessons coincide with lesson from the Scholastic Literacy Place program. There are phonics, vocabulary,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Persian Wars
A website about the Persians Wars of Ancient Greece fought between Persia and the Greek city-states.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Persian Cat
Students can learn about the Persian Cat on this site. Study how it is a domesticated breed with good temperament and flat face.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Persian Empire for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the First Persian Empire. Also known as the Achaemenid Empire, they ruled the Middle East before the Greeks arrived.
Other
Muslim Scientists: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi
Brief biography of Mohammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, famous for his contributions to the fields and studies of medicine, astronomy, philosophy, and physics.