Middle+East



**The Middle East**

Trying to discover new and exciting ways to teach about the Middle East, well look no further. Below you will find activities and lessons that have been used in Social Studies classrooms just like yours. The material has been has been broken up by major themes and topics from the region.

If you see something that might be fun to use in your classroom we encourage you to try it out. When you get a chance, come on back and let us know how it worked out for you. We are always looking for new and improved material, so if you think you have something that would be an awesome addition to our collection, become a member and share it with other teacher like yourself.


 * ~ **Student Resources** ||
 * **Site** || **Description** ||
 * **ArabNet** || [] An online resource about the Middle East and North Africa. This site includes information on each country and current events. There is also a link to an overview of events in Palestine from the Canaanites to the Wye Accord. ||

__ **River Valley Civilizations** __ Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crecent

Early Civilizations

**__City-States and Empires__**

Persian Empire

Ottoman Empire

** __Major Religions__ **  - Islam

 - Judaism

 - Christianity

Israel & Palestinian Territories

Oil and Water