Lesson Plan
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Comparing Maps of the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan to explore the Middle East region via maps and classroom discussion to better understand the Middle East. An Internet connection is needed to utilize the links provided.
Graphic
Princeton University

Princeton University: Maps of the Islamic Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Princeton University includes a map collection from Roolvink's "Atlas of the Middle East" with a variety of historical maps on Islam.
Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This map from the Perry-Castaneda collection shows a relief map of the Middle East.
Assessment
Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Middle East: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of the Middle East.
Handout
Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia: World Maps/middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the locations and countries in the Middle East from this political map. Click on the link at the top of the page to see a physical map of the same region. Clicking on the country's name will take you to information about that country.
Interactive
Other

Owl & Mouse Educational Software: Middle East Map Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can play online.
Interactive
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Map of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the locations of the countries of the Middle East.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Middle East Map

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using interactive tools, students will discover the many regions of the Middle East using graphic maps and finally, rearrange the jigsaw pieces to recreate the full map.