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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Islamic Art Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Fifty masterworks from the Metropolitan's collection of Islamic art are on display, grouped by object type to aid comparative analysis. Includes curators' notes, along with detailed views. Stunning examples of Islamic art and calligraphy...
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PBS

Pbs: Islamic Biographies: Mohammad

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of short biographies on major figures in Islam and the Islamic world such as Muhammad, Saladin and others.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Identification

For Students 9th - 10th
Interested in doing some bird watching? This website from Earth-Life Web offers information on not only identifying birds in your own backyard, but in other countries as well. A long list of resources is included.
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PBS

Pbs: Ralph J. Bunche: An American Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website to the PBS documentary about Ralph Bunche, the first person of color to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Includes an interactive timeline of his life, in-depth analyses of his life and work at key stages of his career, a...
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Other

Huj: The Yarmukian Culture in Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article about the Yarmukian culture in Israel Read about the pottery, stone tools, burial customs. and art objects of this Neolithic culture.
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Other

Us Army War College: Where Oil and Water Do Mix

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the environmental scarcity linked to domestic political unrest and the crisis of domestic political legitimacy that could result in conflict. Also find out how these crises of domestic political legitimacy may result in both...
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Other

Wbur: This Year in Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
This Web site allows you to listen to radio broadcasts of various documentaries about the conflict in Jerusalem. Photographs, maps, articles, and news are also available detailing the history of the Holy City.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Meet for Peace Talks

For Students 9th - 10th
Many issues divide these two countries, but their leaders, Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu are willing to meet to discuss recent tensions. Resources also include a classroom activity, worksheet, and lesson plans. 9/3/2010
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Other

Peacekeeping: Suez Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada was instrumental at providing peace in the Suez Canal crisis. This page chronicles the events before, during and after, with pictures and links to additional sites.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: 1991: The War Before the War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Persian Gulf War, as seen in retrospect, set the stage for the second Iraq War. This article summarizes the brief war and also lists the "unfinished business" which led to further complications for the United States. December 13, 2010
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The 1967 Six Day War

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of articles and documents relevant to the Six-Day War's causes, events, and results.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post, an internationally renowned newspaper published in Washington D.C., provides the latest news from around the globe. Content includes international headline news, in-depth reports, various editorials, as well as...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History:the Cold War Continues

For Students 5th - 8th
A comprehensive look at U.S. foreign policy during the Eisenhower administration. The Cold War was at its height, and the United States used many tactics to fight and contain the spread of Communism. Be sure to watch the cartoon of Bert...
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World Atlas

World Atlas: Syrian Arab Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a description and history of the Syrian Arab Republic with links to information on its geography, symbols, flags, and more.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an overview of the history of Israel from 750 BC to modern times. By clicking on any tab above the maps you can learn about topics such as flags, geography, travel, and more.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Cyprus. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, news, tourism, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Lebanon, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Kuwait

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile for Kuwait including a background overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete destination guide and country profile of Jordan featuring a background overview, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Israel. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Other

Le Monde Diplomatique: Electing Dictators

For Students 9th - 10th
This site dicusses information about how the people of Africa end up electing dictators and discusses the problems with corrupt and disorganized election processes as well as past issuesconcerning democracy in African countries.
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...

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