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Council of Foreign Relations

Cfr: Libyan Ambassador Hails u.s. Relations but Hits 'Wrong' Mideast Policies

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2006, Libya restored full diplomatic ties with the United States for the first time since 1981. In this interview, Ali Aujali, Libya's ambassador to the United States, applauds the new U.S.-Libya relations and comments of on the U.S....
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Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Isis: A New Threat

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with comprehensive and relevant resources from which students explore the role of ISIS in the Middle East and U.S. response. Site inlcudes handouts, video, and primary source material for analysis and interpretation.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Small Political Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
This map of Saudi Arabia is very easy to read. It shows the major cities and its location in relation to other countries in the Middle East. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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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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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: Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC gives a factual overview of the Middle Eastern country of Syria. Features an audio of the national anthem, a timeline of key events, and links to other related sites.
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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....
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Qatar

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview of the oil rich Gulf State of Qatar. 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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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bedouin

For Students 9th - 10th
Bedouin societies are found in the arid steppe regions of Arabia and North Africa and along the margins of rain-fed cultivation. Bedouin groups move their animals to areas where pasture is regularly found. Often these societies plant...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Druze

For Students 9th - 10th
The Druze are a closed, tightly knit, Arab minority who live in southern Syria, in the mountains of central Lebanon, and in Israel, including the Golan Heights. There are also small communities in Jordan, the United States, Canada, and...
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Islami City

Islamic History in Arabia and Middle East: The Crusaders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Arabic view of the Crusaders and their struggles they faced. A great look into the less studied realm of the Crusades.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Two State Solution Acceptable Solution to Israeli Palestinian Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete set of multi-media resources for students to explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and examine solutions. Includes background information, comments, timeline and video gallery.
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Other

Al Jazeera: Live Tv and Archived Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to Al Jazeera watch or listen to live TV, TV schedules, and some archived materials.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Iraq News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning Iraq. Links to slideshows, films, and interactive media about events in Iraq are also featured.
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Other

Gulf Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gulf Times, published in Doha, is one of the very few printed English newspapers in Qatar. Content includes a focus on local, national, and international news, as well as religion and sports.
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Other

Ib Times: October 26th Driving Campaign: Some Saudi Women Get Behind the Wheel

For Students 9th - 10th
In Saudi Arabia, women are legally prohibited from driving. Learn about a recent protest where women drove in protest.
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Other

Ettela'at Daily Newspaper (Persian, English Available)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ettela'at is a national/international daily newspaper. Content includes top news stories, political and economic coverage, sports, the arts, and entertainment. Written in Persian, there is an English version available by clicking on the...
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Unit Plan
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Cairo: Living Past, Living Future

For Students K - 1st
Interactive web unit will allow both educators and students to explore the history, culture, society, geography, and environment of this fascinating city that sits at the crossroads between ancient and modern, east and west, tradition...
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BBC

Bbc News: Story of the War in Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Iran from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Anwar Al Sadat

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.

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