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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Arabic Mathematics: Forgotten Brilliance?

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of St. Andrews offers a fascinating look at the advances made by Arabic/Islamic mathematicians from about 780 AD to 1450 AD, only more recently being appreciated for their beauty and originality. Includes embedded links to...
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Le Monde Diplomatique: The First Arab Israeli War (1948 1949)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides maps of the attacks and counter-attacks during the First Arab-Israeli War.
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What Happened During the Arab Revolt of 1936 39?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses what the Arab Revolt was, why it occurred, and what the result from it was.
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Esl Teachers' Board: Survival Arabic for Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
While the pronunciations are a bit off, this is an ultimately useful list of basic classroom vocabulary (e.g., Stand) and phrases (e.g., What's the difference?) of use to the ESL teacher with Arabic speaking students. It provides a basis...
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PBS

Pbs: Arab Americans: In the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks on the u.s.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Enlightening students can sometimes be difficult, and this lesson tries to make it easier. In this lesson students will be asked about Arab Americans and about issues such as stereotyping.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: United Arab Emirates: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of United Arab Emirates reveals a loose federation of seven emirates with some attempts being made for more unity. A chart gives the principal players in the government. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Your Doctor: Medical Information in Arabic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a wealth of medical and biology information in Arabic for the student or layperson. Articles cover a range of topics from insomnia to complex research in Canada on the effects of long-acting insulin. The menu on the side...
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Arab News

For Students 9th - 10th
ArabNews is a Saudi English-language daily newspaper serving the Arab world. Content includes local and regional news, world news, sports coverage, business features, and much more.
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Yale University

Shipment of Soviet Arms to Arab Countries (1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. Secretary of State answers questions concerning the United States' response, in light of conversations with Egyptian President Nasser, to the possibility of Soviet shipments of arms to Arab countries.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of United Arab Emirates, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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eLanguage

E Language: Arabic Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to the unifying elements of Arabic culture--language and religion--in a collection of images from around the Arabic world.
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BBC

Bbc: Arabic News

For Students 9th - 10th
Written in Arabic, the BBC covers the latest news, issues and events in the Middle East. Content includes the top stories, business and financial news. Also available in several languages offered from the "Languages" link.
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Texas A&M University

Arab Contributions

For Students 9th - 10th
A paragraph describing the contributions made by Al-Ma'mum to the intellectual culture of the Arabs and the city of Baghdad.
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List of Verbs in Arabic Speak7

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of 350 of the most commonly used verbs in English with Arabic translation and transliteration.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Arab Israeli Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
History timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict provides an overview of historical events behind the clashes between Palestine and Israel.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Syrian Arab Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Syria in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
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BBC

Bbc: Arab Revolt: Tunisia's 'Stolen Revolution'?

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Owen Bennett-Jones discusses the revolution occurring in Tunisia and its potential ramifications, noting some protesters' fears that their work is being ignored and no real changes are taking place. Links to related...
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Saaid.net: Depleted Uranium (In Arabic)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article (in Arabic) explains what depleted uranium is, how it is used, and its adverse effects on the environment and human health. Much of the information here is based on research done about the effects on European and US soldiers...
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: United Arab Emirates

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from Flags of the World provides an image and description of the flag of the United Arab Emirates, and links to other United Arab sites.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Education: Arab Exploration: Ibn Buttuta

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources provides brief biography of Ibn Buttuta, the Arab traveler who covered over 75,000 miles during the fourteenth century. Link to map of his voyages provided.
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Art of Arabic Calligraphy: The Language and the Script

For Students 9th - 10th
A four part essay by Mamoun Sakkal regarding the history and use of the Arabic Alphabet. The site has intriguing articles about the evolution of the alphabet.
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English Words of Arabic Origin

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A list of English words originating in Arabic, followed by a series of exercises for the advanced English student.
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Nezar: Stories, Articles, and News in Arabic

For Students 3rd - 8th
Though most of the short stories here are incomplete (to be completed at a later date), the articles are complete. The author has also included some links to Arabic-language news sites, as well as his own lessons on learning French....
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United Arab Emirates

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore United Arab Emirates' history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.

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