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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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
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Yale University

White Paper of 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the discussion and results of an Arab-British meeting to sort out the situation causing the riots of 1936-1939. Interpretations of the British mandate agreement and other British policy in Palestine were discussed, with the...
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BBC

Bbc World Service: Learning English Grammar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Grammar and Vocabulary area of the BBC World Service site has a section on common grammar problems and a section on idioms and expressions. There are also links to pages that provide English language learning opportunities that...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Censorship

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Wide Angle video, the people behind Kalam Nawaem, or "Sweet Talk," a popular Arab television, discuss how they must carefully choose their topics and tone to not only increase audience interest, but to keep their program on the air.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Rise of Divorce

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East.
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United Nations

Unesco: Ancient City of Aleppo

For Students 9th - 10th
The city of Aleppo in Syria goes back to the second millennium BC. Situated at the intersection of important trade routes, it was at various times under the rule of Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes, and Ottomans. This World...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Peek Inside the World's First Carbon Neutral City

For Students 3rd - 8th
A new kind of city is being built in the Arab desert. Read about the unique engineering that is creating Masdar, a "city of the future" which doesn't use fossil fuels.
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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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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Israel News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published about Israel. Links to slideshows and articles about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict are featured.
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Activity
United Nations

Unesco: Algebra Review (In Arabic)

For Students 6th - 9th
This page, part of a larger UNESCO site on math and science education, has 15 basic, open- and multiple-choice algebra questions, with the correct answer immediately following the question. Entirely in Arabic.
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Other

Anti Discrimination Committee: What Teachers Can Do

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site lists ways to combat bias and stereotypes of Arabs and Arab Americans in the curricula or with students of all ages. Includes a brief bibliography of suggested works on multicultural education.
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Curated OER

United Arab Emirates Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
United Arab Emirates map
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Curated OER

Arab

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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Curated OER

United Arab Emirates Capital

For Students Pre-K - 1st
United Arab Emirates capital
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Curated OER

United Arab Emirates Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
United Arab Emirates map
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Map of the United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of the United Arab Emirates.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Map of the United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
A map featuring the United Arab Emirates and its neighboring countries.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: United Arab Emirates Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
The national flag of the United Arab Emirates, a country located in the Middle East.
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Curated OER

Arabic Calligraphy Kufi Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
A four part essay by Mamoun Sakkal regarding the history and use of the Arabic Alphabet. The site has intriguing articles about the evolution of the alphabet.
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Curated OER

Arabic Calligraphy Cursive Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
A four part essay by Mamoun Sakkal regarding the history and use of the Arabic Alphabet. The site has intriguing articles about the evolution of the alphabet.
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Map of 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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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Creating a New Media in the Arab World (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the pros and cons of government-sponsored media in Arab states and determine whether the news conveyed by such sanctioned networks should be considered information or propaganda.

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