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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Middle East nation of Iran. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this nation's culture, history, geography,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the United Arab Emirates, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news,...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Israel. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Other

Jcpa: A Commodity in Scarcity: Politics of Water in the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from 1994 discusses the issue of water scarcity in the Middle East. It describes the problem and proposes solutions.
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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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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The Middle East During World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Six-part article reviews the key events and outcomes of World War I as the war unfolded in the Middle East. Includes an assessment of the Ottoman Empire before and after its defeat.
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New York Times

New York Times: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues and events occurring in the Middle East. In addition to breaking stories, the New York Times also provides focused information and maps.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bedu

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bedu, known as the Bedouin to Westerners, people of the Middle East. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
In March 2007, collaborative artists Lyndell Brown and Charles Green travelled for six weeks through the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf as the Australian War Memorial's official war artists. Their works of art record the...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle East nation of Palestine. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are...
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Other

Owl & Mouse Educational Software: Middle East Map Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can play online.
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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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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bahrain

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet...
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Other

Al Rayah

For Students 9th - 10th
Al-Rayah is a daily Qatar newspaper covering the latest news, issues and events in the country. Written in Arabic.
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Interactive
Other

Impact Games: Peacemaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Take on the role of a leader in the Middle East and try to bring peace to the region and avoid starting a conflict that could end in violence. This game will help you to understand different perspectives in the Middle East. Scroll to...
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Middle East Policy Council

Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
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Other

Gulf Digital News

For Students 9th - 10th
Gulf Digital News is a national daily newspaper providing local, national, and world news for Bahrain. Content also includes business, sports, and opinions.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Letter to Ali Ibn Husain, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of letters written by T.E. Lawrence to Ali ibn Hussain trying to undermine the authority and power of the Ottomans to pave the way for British colonialism.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kuwait

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the tiny Middle Eastern country of Kuwait, known for its oil production. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Offers links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the wealthy Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Focus is on history, current problems, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Golan Heights Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides historical background on the Golan Heights with emphasis on the conflict between Syria and Israel. Includes a map and links to recent news articles. Updated January 2008.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview of the Arab country of Oman. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet sources....