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Curated OER

Breaking News English: Putin's Historic Visit to Israel

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Putin's Historic Visit to Israel," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Arabic Language Version

For Students 9th - 10th
World news headlines in English with Arabic introductions and target vocabulary words, with vocabulary help in Arabic. Students can also listen to an English language broadcast of the story. Very handy site for upper level...
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Activity
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Living Language: Language Lab Arabic

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Arabic Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arab Israeli Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth encyclopedia article which explores the Arab-Israeli conflict. It lists and provides brief descriptions of the five wars fought between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It also takes a look at each side's reasons for the...
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Website
Other

Anti Discrimination Committee: Arab Stereotypes & Educators

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides an analysis of stereotypes of Arabs in US pop culture and textbooks, the role of educators in combating these stereotypes, and the effects of such stereotypes on Arab American children. It includes a bibliography for...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson Plan: Arabic Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online lesson plan introduces information about the Arabic poetic art form known as the ghazal. It includes Educational Objectives, classroom activities and projects, examples, and a list of the relevant national educational standards.
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Handout
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource on United Arab Emirates.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Establishment of the United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit showcases historic moments that formed the United Arab Emirates.
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Website
Other

Al bab.com: An Open Door to the Arab World

For Students 9th - 10th
This English-language site offers information about all aspects of the Arab world, from material culture to human rights. There are also sections on minority populations living in the Arab Middle East (e.g., the Kurds). Site is entirely...
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Primary
National Library of France

National Library of France: The Art of the Arabic Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the pages and elements of Arabic books throughout history by looking at examples and details of codices, illuminated texts, artistic scripts, calligraphy instruments, scientific illustrations, book bindings, and contemporary...
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Georgetown University

Center for Contemporary Arab Studies: Who Are the Arabs?

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to dispel myths and counter stereotypical images of Arabs, this downloadable PDF file explains the richness of and diversity in Arab societies, including Arab communities in America. The document also offers ideas for...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the United Arab Emirates, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in the United Arab Emirates in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Young in the Arab World Bbc News

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a BBC reporter as she visits four contrasting Arab countries to speak with young people about their lives, aspirations, and identity as Arabs today. Stops include Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt), Manama (Bahrain), and Rabat...
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Website
British Council

British Council: Go4 English: English for Arabic Speakers

For Students 9th - 10th
Go4English is a website of the British Council dedicated to teaching English to Arabic-speaking children and adults. It includes lesson plans, self-tests, learning exercises, games, stories, songs, and many more activities and...
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Website
Other

Adc: American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee: Education

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about Arab Americans in the United States and plenty of educational materials, and lesson plans to help counter anti-Arab discrimination and stereotyping.
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Handout
Other

Al Ahram Weekly: Chronology of First Arab Israeli War

For Students 9th - 10th
Al-Ahram Weekly, a publication based in Cairo, provides a timeline of events leading up to the formation of Israel and the First Arab-Israeli War. Includes pictures and a copy of the Balfour Declaration.
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Website
US Census Bureau

U. S. Census Bureau: People of Arab Descent

For Students 9th - 10th
This report, based on the 2005 Census, details the distribution of people of Arab descent based on gender, age, marital status, country of birth, English-speaking ability, educational attainment, employment status, poverty level/family...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Calming Tensions Between Arabs and Iraqi Kurds

For Students 9th - 10th
The Kurds and Arabs have had ongoing tensions throughout history. The presence of the U.S. in Iraq during the war has taken soldiers from helping create a free nation to smoothing the waters between these two cultures. This learning...
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Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at United Arab Emirates from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Website
British Council

British Council Go4 English for Arabic Speakers: Stories

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of 20-25 animated stories designed to teach children English. Children can read as they watch and listen, then play a game to see how much they understood. Includes original stories on topics of interest to students...
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Activity
British Council

British Council: Go4 English: Vocabulary and Grammar for Arabic Speakers

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated and animated site is specifically designed for English language learners whose first language is Arabic. Ask-and-Answer online quizzes and games help students understand various aspects of English grammar and vocabulary,...
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Article
Library of Congress

World Digital Library: Arabic and Islamic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the influence of the Arab and Islamic world in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and technology in this article.

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