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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Saudi Arabia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Camp David Accords, Framework for Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
A tour of the preparation for, and the day-by-day events of the Camp David negotiations from Ibiblio.org. At times, the summary of events is linked to the Presidential "Daily Diary" showing the president's daily activities. Read about...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Anthropology of the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Introducing culture-based performances from the Middle East into Western cultures and the translations and response can be enhanced with these resources.
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Website
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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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Israel and Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video features Majdi Amer, a 25-year-old Palestinian, who describes the daily state of violence and conflict in Israel and the occupied territories.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Palestinian, Israeli Leaders Announce Cease Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
The world waits breathlessly for the delicate peace promises being made by Sharon and Abbas while HAMAS is saying it will not be a party to any agreements. Article dated February 9, 2005.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Current Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
Chose the correct answer in this 12-question multiple choice quiz to test your comprehension of current Middle East conflicts. Test score is immediately updated.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Current Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz (2)

For Students 9th - 10th
Twelve multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and provides review of current Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Website
Other

Iraq.net

For Students 9th - 10th
Iraq.net is an online news portal serving the country of Iraq.
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Article
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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Democracy in the Middle East (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity for exploring where democracy exists in the Middle East and for evaluating the types of political rights that citizens experience in individual Middle Eastern countries. Students will also examine the prospects...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Voices of Hope and Seeds of Peace (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that draws on the work of the Seeds of Peace, an international organization of teenagers from troubled regions of the world (with a focus on the Middle East) that fosters meaningful dialogue among people with opposing...
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Website
Other

Kuwait Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kuwait Times is a daily online Kuwait newspaper. Content includes the top headlines of the day and the Kuwait Constitution. Written in English.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Bahrain

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore this site to learn more about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Bahrain.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Jordan

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Jordan can be found on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Kuwait

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about Kuwait's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Lebanon

For Students 1st - 9th
Find on this site the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Lebanon.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Syria

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Syria are discussed on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United Arab Emirates

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore United Arab Emirates' history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Iran

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Iran on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Iraq

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the geography, history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Iraq on this website.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Israel

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore Israel's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and investigates the people of Arabia with links to related content and a timeline of historical facts.
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Website
WorldNews Network

World News Network: Tehran Globe: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tehran Globe is an online news resource that gathers the top headlines for and about the country of Iran. The content is supplied from a variety of well renowned sources.