Links to Resources on the Web...
University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies:
Here you will find a plethora of resources created mostly by teachers who have engaged in
travel abroad programs in the Middle East. Subjects include literature, science, art,history, geography, current events, math, and economics.
History, Technology, and Probably Some Other Stuff:
A blog created by curriculum specialist, Glenn, that features great resources for teaching hot topics regarding the Middle East.
Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC):
Here you will find several resources for teaching about the Middle East for all grade levels. Each year, MEOC conducts Book Awards for the best literature regarding the Middle East. A great literary resource of titles for all students looking for more contemporary works about the Middle East.
Aramco World:
There are several articles and images related to the Middle East here. It allows for easy access to look at back issues of the magazine or take virtual walking tours of places like Alhambra, Suleymaniye Mosque or the Dome of the Rock.
Aramco World Youth Edition:
If you teach elementary or middle school, check out the Young Reader's World edition of Aramco.
IslamicFinder.org:
A great resource to find local connections to practicing Muslims in your area who might be willing to talk to your classes about Islam and cultural aspects that students are unaware of.
Iranian American Writers:
If you are teaching Iranian literature or would like to teach contemporary Iranian American literature, this website offers a wealth of resources and information on what is currently being
published by this growing community of writers.
This Presentation's Slide Show:
If you would like the notes from this conference, please just click on this title to access our slide show.
Here you will find a plethora of resources created mostly by teachers who have engaged in
travel abroad programs in the Middle East. Subjects include literature, science, art,history, geography, current events, math, and economics.
History, Technology, and Probably Some Other Stuff:
A blog created by curriculum specialist, Glenn, that features great resources for teaching hot topics regarding the Middle East.
Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC):
Here you will find several resources for teaching about the Middle East for all grade levels. Each year, MEOC conducts Book Awards for the best literature regarding the Middle East. A great literary resource of titles for all students looking for more contemporary works about the Middle East.
Aramco World:
There are several articles and images related to the Middle East here. It allows for easy access to look at back issues of the magazine or take virtual walking tours of places like Alhambra, Suleymaniye Mosque or the Dome of the Rock.
Aramco World Youth Edition:
If you teach elementary or middle school, check out the Young Reader's World edition of Aramco.
IslamicFinder.org:
A great resource to find local connections to practicing Muslims in your area who might be willing to talk to your classes about Islam and cultural aspects that students are unaware of.
Iranian American Writers:
If you are teaching Iranian literature or would like to teach contemporary Iranian American literature, this website offers a wealth of resources and information on what is currently being
published by this growing community of writers.
This Presentation's Slide Show:
If you would like the notes from this conference, please just click on this title to access our slide show.