History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Current Middle Eastern Conflicts Quiz (2)
Twelve multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and provides review of current Middle Eastern conflicts.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Arab Israeli Conflict
History timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict provides an overview of historical events behind the clashes between Palestine and Israel.
Yale University
Avalon Project: Camp David Accords; September 17, 1978
The text of the Camp David Accords with hypertext links to relevant documents.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Lessons of Iraq
Lesson with comprehensive multi-media materials in which students analyze the lessons of Iraq and consider implications for U.S. foreign policy and international response.
Other
Mother Jones: The Dissident: An Interview With Natan Sharansky
Known for his advancement of democracy and human rights, Natan Sharansky, a Ukranian-born Jew and later Prime Minister of Israel, speaks here regarding Arab dissidents, Israel's human rights record, and the prospects for a democratic...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Walk From "No" to "Yes"
William Ury, author of "Getting to Yes," offers an elegant, simple way to create agreement in even the most difficult situations-from family conflict to, perhaps, the Middle East. [18:45]
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Holy Crusades
This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages learners to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help students begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Nagorno Karabakh
A brief BBC profile of Nagorno - Karabakh and the conflict over it between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Also provides links to related topics.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
Other
Wbur: This Year in Jerusalem
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.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Yasser Arafat Biographical
This is a detailed biography from The Nobel Foundation on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), which includes information on both Arafa's personal life and public career. Included is a "Selected Bibliography," for further reading and research.
CNN
Cnn: Yasser Arafat's Funeral
Article describes Arafat's funeral. Author also delves into the life of Arafat discussing what Arafat had hoped to accomplish for Palestine. 11/11/2004
BBC
Bbc: Veteran Leader Yasser Arafat Dies
Article describes the death of Arafat, leader of the PLO. Also mentioned are key dates in Arafat's life and the world's reaction to his death. ll/ll/2004
PBS
Pbs: Ralph J. Bunche: An American Odyssey
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...
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: International Conflict & the Media (Unit)
This curriculum guide broadly examines the relationships between the media and the military during wartime.
BBC
Bbc: In Pictures: Lebanon Israel Crisis
A slide show presentation that shows early images from the Lebanon-Israel conflict. Gives a better idea of what is going on in the Middle East as of July 15, 2006.
Curated OER
Middle East Clashes
A young person's guide to the problems between Israel and the Palestinians. Various topics are explored such as how Palestine was created, why is there violence happening and much more.
New York Times
New York Times: Evolution of Islam
Interactive media timeline that gives a brief description of Islam, the spread of Islam, the different Islamic groups, and the conflict in the Middle East.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Israel and Palestine
This Wide Angle video features Majdi Amer, a 25-year-old Palestinian, who describes the daily state of violence and conflict in Israel and the occupied territories.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Meet for Peace Talks
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
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Martyrdom
In this video from Wide Angle, 18-year-old Mohanned Abu Tayyoun discusses the reasons behind his decision to conduct a martyr operation.
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