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Recommended because of its vast web resources and information on the Arab World. Topics and materials include AISC Centers, Arab Portals, Arab Search Engines, Foundations, Government Information, Libraries, Regional & International Organizations, News/Media, NGOs, Online Books, Online Courses, Online Journals, Reference Works, Research Centers, and Universities. An excellence resource for information about NGO’s in the Middle East, an interesting topic related to International Relations and intercultural exchange in general. Start by reading the courses, which include references, and provide good ideas for discussion topics.

Recommended because it is a site developed and sponsored by a K-12 educator at Horace Mann Middle School in San Francisco, CA with support from the University of California – Berkeley. The site highlights life, culture and history of Medieval Islam. It also includes a teacher’s guide . Topics are sectionalized for easy use by Middle School and High School students and information is accurate and written to an appropriate reading level. Start by reading through the teacher’s guide to develop a plan for the use of the site in your classroom or in your curriculum unit. Be aware of the site addresses history standards in the state of California (only). The information on the site, though accurate, was not developed by Middle East academics/experts.

Recommended because it provides a brief yet concise history of the Christian Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt. Melek Oyman Last Modified: 12/07/2004

Recommended because the site up to date and there is a selection of detailed maps on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Topics and materials include maps on the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Jerusalem, Golan Heights, settlements and population, redeployment and final status options, and more. Information is objective and mainly supports a peaceful solution to the conflict. Reports and materials are available in Arabic , English and Hebrew . Start by examining About FMEP for information about the Foundation and its purpose. Be aware of limited information on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Recommended because of its extensive list of geography links. Topics and materials include country studies, maps, world news sources, general geography, human (cultural) geography, physical geography, and Africa Today. Start by following any of the topics to get a large listing of geography related web sites. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 3/26/02.

Recommended because it is useful for flag study and history. Start by going to the interactive Middle Eastern map. When you click on a country that country’s flag is displayed. Scroll down for further information about the flag including its history and ensigns. Be aware of poor contrast between text and background.

Recommended because it is one of the most well-known comprehensive collections of maps on the Middle East. Topics and materials include online country and region maps in a variety of formats including political, relief, historical, and reference. These maps can be printed out. Be aware of of the maps being in jpeg format, some are pdf files for which you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 3/26/02. This site was originally recommended by the NRC of the State University of Texas.

Recommended because the regional information and currency conversion. Topics and materials include a Middle East map with information pertaining to the different regions in each of the countries. For example, by clicking on Saudi Arabia information on its regions appears. Here the students can learn that Mecca, a Saudi region, is the birthplace of Mohammed and an important place of pilgrimage for Muslims. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 3/26/02.

Recommended because Recommended for discussion of and sensitivity to issues surrounding war in Iraq and prisoner abuse. New York, Independent Media Center at New York University. (NYU) Online film. Be aware of vidoes being about very sensitive subjects. May not be suitable for elementary and middle school students. Be aware that you will need Real Player to view this movie. Go to http://www.real.com for a free version.

Recommended because of its information on wars and conflicts in modern history in the Middle East, created for use in the classroom. Topics and materials on “Operation Iraqi Freedom”, The No-Fly Zone War, Afghan Civil War, Attack on U.S.S. Cole, Operation Desert Fox, Saudi-Yemeni Border Conflict, U.S. Iraq conflict, and the Persian Gulf War. Each section includes Alternate Names of the Conflict, Belligerents, Dates of Conflict, Types of Conflict, Related Conflicts, Causes and Descriptions of Conflict, Consequences of Conflict, Casualty Figures, Unique Facts or Trends, and Sources. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/18/02. Be aware of the fact that you will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the New and Recent Conflicts of the World link. There you will find a chronological listing of events.

Recommended because it is an official website. It provides information about foreign relations, facts about Israel, government, Jerusalem, History of Israel,peace process, terrorism, anti-semitism, and more. Start by reading the recent news on the main page. Be aware of some readers state that since it is an official government website it is likely to be biased to an Israeli viewpoint.

Recommended because of its information on how Babylonians and Egyptians contributed to math. Click on Babylonian Mathematics to learn more about an overview of Babylonian math, Babylonian numerals, Pythagoras’s theorem in Babylonian mathematics, a history of Zero. Click on Egyptian Mathematics for an overview, Egyptian papyri, Egyptian numerals and a history of zero. I recommend following some of the links listed near the bottom of the page especially the History Topics Index link. This resource was originally recommended by Columbia University.

Recommended because teachers and educators developing a teaching unit or lesson plan focusing on the Arabian Nights will find this to be very helpful. The stories are meant to be viewed online and have illustrations included. Start by reading the especially helpful article
by Professor Daniel Beaumont explaining the background and history of the Nights. Navigation through the tales is found on the left side of the page. Be aware of the fact that not all stories are recommended for all age groups due to content and subject matter; it is recommended to review the tales before presenting them in the classroom. Reviewed by Jennifer Nichols, 05/2002.

Recommended because of its internet resources on Jewish History. Topics and materials include People of Israel, Emergence of Judaism, Jewish Middle Ages, Jewish Life Since Enlightenment and Further Resources on Jewish History. Be aware of the fact that many links, especially those under The People of Israel, are unable to be found.

Recommended because of its information and listing of individual Arab-Israeli Wars. Topics and materials include Israeli War of Independence, Sinai War, Palestinian-Israeli Conflicts, Six-Day War, War of Attrition, Yom Kippur-Ramadan War, Osirak Raid, Israeli Invasion of Lebanon, Israeli Occupation of South Lebanon, Second Persian Gulf War, and Intifada. Some of these wars have links to further information highlighted in blue. Start by following theArab-Israeli Links Page, which is found above the chronological listing, to find further information on the individual Arab-Israeli wars and conflicts. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/18/02.

Recommended because of its Egyptian History, interactive Ancient Egyptian Concentration Game. Topics and materials include daily life, art, military, architecture, hieroglyphs, religion, maps, history, and archeology. Nice site for teachers and students. Start by clicking on Daily Life which includes information about the Nile, Geography and Agriculture, Religion, Kinship and Marriage, Medicine, Hieroglyphics, Astronomy, Egyptian Astrology, Games, Hairstyles, Beauty Aids, Papyrus Paper Making,Sanitation and much more.

Recommended because of its online museum and history of the people of Israel. Topics and materials include Prehistory including Old Stone Age (Lower Paleolithic), Terminal Old Stone Age (Upper Paleolithic), and New Stone Age (Neolithic); Chalcolithic, Bronze, & Iron Ages including Chalcolithic Period, Early Canaanite (Bronze) Period, Intermediate Canaanite (Bronze) Period, Middle Canaanite (Bronze) Period, Late Canaanite (Bronze) Period, Israelite (Iron) I Period, and Israelite (Iron) II Period; Second Temple Period including Persian Period, Hellenistic Period, Herodian Period, and Roman Period; Rise of Christianity & Islam including Byzantine Period, Early Islamic Period, Crusader Period, and Late Islamic Period; Neighboring Cultures; and Numismatic Pavilion. Images of artwork are included along with brief histories. Click on images to get further information about the artwork. This resource originally recommended by the University of Texas. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/17/02.

Recommended because of its extensive information on ancient history in the Near East. Topics and materials include table of contents, ABZU, research archives, museum, museum education, store, development, electronic resources, research & projects, and publications. I recommend using ABZU for its electronic resources, especially on Egypt and Mesopotamia. Also, visit the virtual galleries which can be found under the Museum link. Here there are several galleries including The New Egyptian Gallery, The New Persian Gallery, The Virtual Museum, Highlights from the Collections, and Photographic Archives. Here there are also lists to recommended readings. Follow Museum Education to find Outreach Programs, Loan Materials, and Teacher Resources. This resource was originally recommended by the University of Texas. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/03/02.

Recommended because of its t.v. program and web site, to be used in conjunction with other sites for Ubar. Topics and materials include remote sensing, interview, desert finds, artifact gallery, map and links. By following the Shop link you can purchase this program for $19.95 or view transcripts on line by clicking the Broadcast Transcript link at the bottom of the web page. I recommend using the Desert Finds link to learn more about the world’s deserts through an interactive map. The study of Ubar can be used for integrating science through remote sensing technology. This resource was originally recommended by the University of Texas. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/14/02.

Recommended because of its overview of Ancient Persia. Topics and materials include a simple overview of Ancient Persia. Be aware of the fact that the menu bar can be followed to an e-museum sponsoring several regions and times of the world, however, I was unable to locate more about Persia. There is good information at this link on other regions, though. This resource originally recommended by the University of Texas.

Recommended because of its information and extensive list of links to Persia. Topics and materials include Persia: General, Acheaminids (560-330 CE), Parthia and Arcsacids (247 BCE-226 CE), Sassanids (224-636 CE), Persian religions, art & architecture, and modern perspectives on Ancient Iran. I also recommend following the link on Christian Origins, on the left-hand side of the page. Topics and materials include Christian Origins, Source Problems, Jesus of Nazareth, Early Church,and more. Be aware of the fact that some of the links can not be found.

Recommended because of its web resources on Ancient Persia. Several topics are listed under the headings of Topography, Royal Persons, Other Persons, and Other. From the top of this page you can also go to other pages on the same website. These would include Anatolia, Egypt, Judaea, Mesopotamia, and more.

Recommended because of its archaeological study of Persepolis, palace complex of Darius the Great. Topics and materials include archaeological blue prints of the palace including Palace Complex: Structures, Reliefs, and Inscriptions, The Throne Hall, The Gate of Xerxes, The Treasury, The Palace of Darius, The Palace of Xerxes, and much more. Each of these includes links to photographs demonstrating how the palace looks today. Good for older students. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/14/02.

Recommended because of its information and resources on the rise of Christianity, based on scientific study. Topics and materials include Jesus’ Many Faces, A Portrait of Jesus’ World, The Story of the Sotroytellers, The First Christians, and Why Did Christianity Succeed? I recommend reviewing the Teacher’s Guide for Program Summaries, About the Teacher Guide, Maps, Timeline, Activities, and Glossary. This resource originally recommended by the University of Texas. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/08/02.

Recommended because of its history of Petra in Jordan. Topics and materials include a history of Petra and the Nabataeans. There is also a photographic tour of the Great Temple. Click Excavations to obtain a summary of past excavations at Petra as well as 9 years worth of reports. This resource war originally recommended by the University of Texas.

Recommended because of its web resources on Petra. Topics and materials include annotated links to subjects related to Petra such as Overviews and Gateways which also includes a section on history,;Archaeology, Images, Travel & Tourism, Books & Videos suggests reading and viewing materials about Petra. There are many embedded words which provide additional information.

Recommended because of its valuable information on Persia and Persian history (247-228 BC). Topics and materials include online information about history, geography, coins, art & culture, other resources. Start by following the History link to get an overview of Parthian history as well as find a Timeline of Ancient World Events. This resource originally recommended by Columbia University.

Recommended because of its clickable map of Petra, basic history written in simple terms. Topics and materials include clickable map, the Siq, the Khazneh, Royal Tombs, High Place of Sacrifice, El-Deir, links to other Petra sites. The home page includes a background and location information includinga link to the modern city of Amman. Each of the pages is highlighted with thumbnails (small photos) which you can click on to see an enlarged photo. There are several links embedded in the text which you can follow for more information or enlarged photos. This resource was originally recommended by the University of Texas. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/04/02.

Recommended because of its insights on Arab views of the Crusades. There are also links to many other topics of importance for this time period in history, such as The Message, The Hijrah, The Umayyads, Islam in Spain, The ‘Abbasids, The Fatimids, The Seljuk Turks, The Ottomans, The Coming of the West, Revival in The Arab East, The Holy Quran, The Faith of Islam, Arabic Literature, and more. The resource was recommended by Columbia University.

Recommended because of its online museum of art from the Abbasid period, as well as from other periods and regions of the Middle East. Topics and materials include online museum of art, map and a brief history of the region with links to further information. I recommend clicking on the Related Timeline Content menu bar (in the upper right hand corner) in order to get to other sites within the museum including Anatolia, Arabian Peninsula, Egyt, Iran, Iraq, Calligraphy, and a lot more. Use the Timeline Site Map link to access a timeline to see art from different periods.

Recommended because of its first person account of the conflicts. Topics and materials include a photodiary with excerpts. The Diary Index includes entries, sections, what’s new?, links, and more. Entries can be viewed chronologically or by theme. Themes include Intifada, Ramallah, closure, Birzeit, Palestinian Authority, ‘On the Ground in Ramallah’, Hebron, Abu Ghnaim, demolition of my home, and media. Follow the Author link to learn more about the author, his printed works, and other activities. This resource recommended by Harvard University. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/18/02.

Recommended because Recommended for its extensive reports on the Gulf War. Topics and materials include Iraq, Kuwait, Invite US Intervention, US Interests, Build Up, Air War, Ground War, Aftermath, Photos, Maps,and more. Photos are of the main players in the Gulf War including George Bush, Saddam Hussein, Colin Powell, and Norman Schwarzkopf. Be aware of the fact that this is about the first Gulf War. Recommended by Columbia University. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/18/02.

Recommended because of its study of Islamic lands from 500-1500 C.E. Topics and materials include links to About MEM, Lifetime Achievement Award, Board of Directors, MEMbership, MEMber Resources, Search MEMber Directory, and more. Start by going to MEMber Resources to find bibliographic & teaching resources, electronic discussion lists, electronic publications & projects, manuscript archives, and scholarly societies, organizations, & directories.

Recommended because of its information on the Ottoman era. Topics and materials include Sultans, Profiles, Album, Events, Our Selection and Chronology. Under Sultans you can find information about each sultan and activities for which they are famous. Profiles lists information such as ranks, Sultanates & the Age of Sultans, causes of death, throne abandonments, etc. The Album link hosts miniatures, palaces, paintings, tugras(seals), maps and more. The Our Selection link hosts several important events, topics, etc. of the Ottomans and the Chronology link addresses dates from 1299-1924. This resource was recommended by UCLA.

Recommended because of its information on Islamic Civilizations. This site is created for schools and teachers. Topics and materials include Muhammad, Arab Expansion, Baghdad, The Crusades, and Activities. Activities include Baghdad writing frame, jumbled sentence activities, and fill-in-the-gap exercises with topics such as Muhammad’s early years, Why were Arab armies successful?, and the Crusades. The Baghdad writing frame is downloadable. The jumbled sentence and fill-in-the-gap are interactive online activities. I recommend visiting the home page for more great teacher resources. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/16/02.

Recommended because of its online tutorial on Islam and its history. Topics and materials include Islamic Beginnings, The Caliphate & the First Islamic Dynasty, Fractured Caliphate & the Regional Dynasties, Mongol Invasions, Rise of the Great Islamic Empires, and The Arts, Learning & Knowledge. Photos and maps are dispersed throughout the tutorial. This site best suited for high school students.

Recommended because of its information on the Ottomans and their history. Topics and materials include 2 days of lesson plans complete with evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, and a vocabulary section with pronunciation sound bytes. Included is a link to the suggested accompanying movie, “Suleyman the Magnificent” available through Discovery School for $39.95. Be aware if you would like to preview the movie prior to purchase follow the “Suleyman the Magnificent” movie link. Here you will be given the option to watch a clip. You will need Real Player for this. Accompanying comprehension questions are also available for download. Follow directions on the screen. Reviewed by April Lukacsko, 4/17/02.

Recommended because of the information it provides on Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaida terrorist network. This site was chosen because it continues to be one of the most informative sites (recognized by most academic institutions and National Resource Centers) on Osama bin Laden and his role in the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. Strengths of this site — timeline of bin Laden’s life, background information on bin Laden’s involvement in previous terrorist activities, and all information is presented in unbiased way with all the facts available for research. Reviewed by Jennifer Nichols, 06/2002.

Recommended because of its resources on the Middle East and Africa. Here you’ll find news about various outreach activities currently taking place as well as upcoming workshops, conferences and professional development opportunities offered locally, regionally, nationally and overseas. Start by clicking on Resources to search for units, lessons and instructional aids by global region, country, subject, grade level, etc.

Recommended because of the quality and thoroughness of the information and because of the excellent organization of information into small chunks. Start by reading the History section. The bibliographies, and readings for each section (not just history) are excellent. Be aware of copyright issues regarding the reproduction of materials for classroom use.

Recommended because it is a good resource for Egyptian history, Amarna period. Re-creation link. Topics and materials include introduction, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Aten, Akhetaten, art, literature, digging, glossary, new & cool, bookshop, discussion, events, postcards, web links, references, for students, for teachers, re-creation, and FAQ. This site also has updates on current events around the country related to Egypt. Start by visiting for students , for teachers , and re-creation links. Be aware of the fact that this site was last updated in 2000.

Recommended because of its well done interactive site on the site of Tutankhamen. Information on the IMAX movie, Mysteries of Egypt, can also be found here. Teacher materials. Topics and materials include background information on the site of Tutankhamen including correspondence and author information. Written in first-person story-form are the first three days of Williams’ journey into the tomb. Photos are included. Start by looking at the activity guides(under Links and Resources) which include archaeology, architecture, art, geography, math & science, and writing to learn how you can integrate Egypt across the curriculum.This resource was originally recommended by the University of Texas.

Recommended because of its resources on Egyptology. Click on “Essential Resources“, under “Main Pages” for links to sites on Copts, Byzantine Egypt, Ptolemeic Egypt, an Ancient Egyptian dictionary, and many others.  I recommend teaching about Christian Egypt to get away from stereotyping, and provide a fuller picture of the history and culture.  Materials include: journals, magazines, organizations, societies, interesting Egypt pages, personal Egypt pages, other resources.  This site comes recommended by Education Index, Suite101.com, Excellence in Education, and LookSmart Editor’s Choice and the University of Texas.