MIDDLE EAST
About the Middle East
The Middle East region may also, and more accurately, be referred to as Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA). Resources on the region cover political, economic, and social history, as well as information about cultural studies, languages, and religions. The teaching resources are culled largely from the 11 National Resource Centers in the United States.

Lesson Plans
Completed lesson plans and modules. Search by subject, grade level, and more.

Resources for Teachers
Supplemental materials for context, such as recorded lectures, online resources, images, and more.

Resources for Students
Materials for students and in-classroom projects, such as films, books, games, and more.
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Lesson plans – over 150 lesson plans
Resources – background and information for teachers
Middle East NRCs
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ASIA
Includes East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia centers
AFRICA
Focuses on sub-Saharan Africa
CANADA
Multicultural perspectives from the most northerly country in North America, the second largest country in the world
EUROPE
Includes Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia centers
LATIN AMERICA
Includes Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
INTERNATIONAL
Includes global issues