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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Menachem Begin Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives a detailed biography on Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel until 1983.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Cpc: Regional Climate Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides large colorful maps of climate data about each continent for the current week, month, or previous quarter.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: See Yemen Through My Eyes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Iraq Elections: Your Views

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on the historic Iraqi election held in January, 2005. Here are opinions of people around the world. People from Iraq have also commented.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Lawrence of Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site to begin the study of Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Find biographies on Lawrence, Prince Faisal, Winston Churchill and other key players. Information on the Arab Revolt including battle...
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Primary
Other

U.s. Embassy in Israel: Roadmap to Solution of Israeli Palestinian Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the original text of the "Roadmap" to a permanent solution to the ongoing conflict as released by the U.S. State Department in April 2003.
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Website
Other

Alpha Galileo

For Students 9th - 10th
AlphaGalileo is a news resource for international science, medicine, and technology. Content includes daily science press releases and news, complete with contact information for follow-ups. Also offers podcasts, downloadable in MP3...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline:the Insurgency

For Students 9th - 10th
From PBS Frontline,"an investigation into the people who are fighting against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq." Included are a chart of insurgent attacks, a map of religious groups, previous PBS reports on the war, interviews, a...
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War

For Students 9th - 10th
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Palestinians Seek Statehood From United Nations Assembly

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis escalates as the Palestinian president asks the United Nations to turn their territories into an official country, Palestine. (September, 2011)
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

The Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection contains more than 250,000 maps covering all areas of the world, and ranging from political and shaded relief maps to the detailed and the historical. Select from a region of the world or an area of highlighted interest.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Israel. Also links to maps from other online sources.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline:target America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores "America's first war on terrorism" that took place in the Reagan administration in the 1980s. Includes a timeline of terrorist attacks on Americans from 1979 to 1988, interviews with experts, and an overview of Islamic terrorism...
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Kerry Announces Us Russia Deal on Syrian Ceasefire

For Students 9th - 10th
The Secretary of State, John Kerry, publicizes a plan of a ceasefire between the United States and Russia when it comes to Syria. [3:14]
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Braving Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS unravels the tale about Iraq's physical environment in this comprehensive look at what was once one of the richest countries in the world. Includes videos, interviews, and images.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Syria to Become World's Largest Source of Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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Website
Other

Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Jordan News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Jordan's history as well as links to a collection of news articles published about the country that date back to 1865. Links to articles about unrest in the Arab...
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Iran News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Iran's history in addition to links to news articles about the country that date back to 1980.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides up-to-the-minute reports on ongoing conflicts and other news in Pakistan with an emphasis on major events and public reaction.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides an exceptionally detailed overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a country profile, a detailed history of the country, its society and environment, its economy, its government and politics, and...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Saudi Arabi

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at the country of Saudi Arabia. This page is a list of links to in-depth information pertaining to Saudi Arabia's history, economy, geography, government, people, and national security.

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