Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Palestine
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Palestine.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Menachem Begin 1913 1992
A Zionist, peacemaker, and politician, Begin became Prime Minister of Israel in 1977. Here you can learn his life story including winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Camp David Accords.
First World War
First World War: Battles, the Palestine Front
FirstWorldWar.com offers a table of contents of the battles in World War I that took place on the Palestine Front.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Seminar on Politics and Conflict in the Middle East
Exploring the history and changes in the politics and economics in the Middle East, rely on some of these resources to enhance lessons.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Martyrdom
In this video from Wide Angle, 18-year-old Mohanned Abu Tayyoun discusses the reasons behind his decision to conduct a martyr operation.
Princeton University
Princeton University: Maps of the Islamic Middle East
This site from the Princeton University includes a map collection from Roolvink's "Atlas of the Middle East" with a variety of historical maps on Islam.
Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: News and Features on Iraq
Daily news from Iraq reported by Radio Free Europe. Extensive archives where articles remain for three years. Includes a search feature. Also includes links to other information about Iraq, such as 2005 elections, and a look at Saddam...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Middle East: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of the Middle East.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Middle East: Bodies of Water Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the bodies of water in the Middle East.
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Heritage Edukit: The Middle East (Teacher)
From the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the Oslo Records, in-depth background information for teachers, including 10 instructional plans, have been included on this website.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia: World Maps/middle East
Learn the locations and countries in the Middle East from this political map. Click on the link at the top of the page to see a physical map of the same region. Clicking on the country's name will take you to information about that country.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Eisenhower Doctrine 1957
Provides the actual text to the Eisenhower Doctrine, a speech given by President Eisenhower to Congress on the situation in the Middle East.
CBS
Cbs News: Middle East Countries
Discusses each country in the Middle East and how it is affected by the problems that are going on in the region. Click on the tiny map in the upper left-hand corner to access the list of countries.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Middle East
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Middle East, an area that extends from the southeastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
Al-Ahram Weekly
Al Ahram: Al Ahram Weekly Online
The Al-Ahram Weekly is a weekly political and news oriented supplement published in Cairo. Content includes a focused look at news, issues, and events in Egypt, Palestine, and the Middle East.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Kuwait
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kuwait, 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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Jordan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jordan, 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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Iraq
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Iraq, 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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Iran
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Iran, 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
Pbs: Islamic Biographies: Mohammad
A series of short biographies on major figures in Islam and the Islamic world such as Muhammad, Saladin and others.
PBS
Pbs: The Role of Natural Resources in Middle Eastern Politics and the Economy
Read about the importance of several natural resources to the economy and political influences in the Middle East.
Other
The Middle East Media Research Institute: Iraq
This resource explores the country of Iraq through its media outlets. Content includes the latest news (sometimes translated from Arabic), as well as providing analysis on the political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and...
Other
The War Times Journal: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force
A collection of military dispatches and maps related to the British attempt to defeat the Ottomans during World War 1. Includes dispatches from the British commander, General Allenby.