Curated OER
News Quiz l Sept. 19, 2011
Even though this online current events quiz is based on news from September 2011, it offers a chance for scholars to sharpen their media literacy skills and is available on a daily basis on this site. Scholars answer five multiple-choice...
Curated OER
Yemen Cargo Bombs Foiled
Students explore an international terror alert originating in Yemen. In this lesson, students read an article that explains a terror alert in Britain, then complete several activities that reinforce the reading, including a vocabulary...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: See Yemen Through My Eyes
In this video, Nadia Al-Sakkaf shares her experiences as a woman in Yemen and as the editor-in-chief of the Yemen Times. [13:39] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Yemen
Learn about religion in Yemen, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Terrorism Rising in a Troubled Land
This site provides information about the rise of terrorism in Yemen following the protests that occurred in the country in 2011. Links to related resources (such as videos and news articles) are featured.
Other
Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia
Synopsis of the geography of the Arabian Peninsula - the heart of Islam. Describes the area as a bleak and desolate desert, but also very photogenic. Includes a brief description of the various political divisions located on the Arabian...
New York Times
New York Times: Yemen Protests (2011)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise current overview of the protests occurring in Yemen as well as a comprehensive timeline of the events leading up to and that occurred during the protests. Links to related...
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Yemen
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource on Yemen.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Yemen
Learn about core health indicators in Yemen in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
The Guardian
Guardian: Yemen News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos concerning Yemen. An interactive timeline of the 2011 protests in the Middle East is also featured.
University of Texas at Austin
U. Of Texas: Yemen Maps
A collection of maps of Yemen from the Perry-Castaneda Collection offering political maps, historical maps, relief maps, and thematic maps.
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...
Other
Sos Children's Villages: Hunger in Africa
Hunger Crises are escalating at several hot spots: Nigeria, Yemen, South Sudan, and Somalia. These areas are suffering starvation and famine as a result of armed conflict, droughts, or torrential rains which destroys crops and kills...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Yemen
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Yemen. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Yemen: Political Map
A political map of Yemen from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, roads, and seasonal waterways.
Curated OER
U. Of Texas: Yemen: Distribution of Ethnoreligious Groups and Key Tribal Areas
An interesting map showing the distribution of the major religious groups, the tribal areas, and pie graphs showing the percentages of ethnic groups and religious sects. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Yemen
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Yemen, 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.
Other
Allison's Heart: Uss Cole Memorial Tribute
This site is a memorial in remembrance of those who died in the terrorist attack of the USS Cole in October 2000. Content includes the names and pictures of the victims.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Yemen
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Yemen in the Middle East. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Yemeni Americans
Provides an overview of the history and the traditional culture and lifestyle of Yemeni Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yemenis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyles of the Yemenis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Yemen
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Yemen. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile: Yemen
A country profile on Yemen. The article gives information on the recent history, the government and leadership, and the news media. The article was updated April 2008.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yemenis
The Yemenis are a Muslim and Arabic-speaking people who are mainly Arabs, although a small percentage of the population has African and Asian ancestry. Yemeni values have traditionally relied on a hierarchical, tribally organized, and...