Curated OER
Interdependency
In this interdependency worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 6 short answer questions about water resource sharing after they read assigned textbook pages.
Curated OER
Discovering the Past Using the Future: Remote Sensing and the Lost City of Ubar
Learners identify and locate specific locations on the Arabian Peninsula, the Rub al Khali Desert, and present day Oman. They identify other names for the lost city of Arabia as Ubar, the Atlantis of the Sands, Iran, and the city of towers.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Geography
Saudi Arabia's geography as it relates to its neighbors is explained in this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. See how difficult it is to determine country borders in a desert area.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Topography and Natural Regions
This comprehensive article on the topography of Saudi Arabia is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the north end of the Great Rift Valley, the massive deserts, and the deep aquifers on the Arabian...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Middle East in the 20th Century
Examining the history of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire through to the present. Enhance lessons with these resources.
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...
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Saudi Arabia
In an effort to educate the western world on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Saudi Arabia.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates
This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: The Saudi Labyrinth [Pdf]
A discussion of the political events that are unfolding in the country, who the main players are, attempts to institute political reform and how it could lead to a more liberal government. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Saudi Arabia
This page includes information about Saudi Arabia, including geography, environment, languages, religion, population, and more. Read how the plants and animals adapt to its hostile climate.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Geography
Learning module on the physical geography of the Middle East considers the impact of the landscape and climate on both ancient and modern societies in the region.
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...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Oman
Features a country profile of the Arab nation of Oman, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Saudi Arabia
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Saudi Arabia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Arab Emirates
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,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Arab Emirates
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...