Curated OER
Making a Brand for Ourselves the "Cowboy" Way
Students define cowboys and learn about their roles on rangelands. In this rangeland lesson, students define cowboys and cowgirls and complete a KWL chart. Students read Cattle Kids and Til the Cows Come Home. Students visit the...
Curated OER
What Is the History of the Consumption of Rice?
Sixth graders research the history of rice consumption. For this rice consumption lesson, 6th graders read a study guide and answer comprehension questions about two rice dishes and rice cultivation.
Curated OER
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
Curated OER
Shakira
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Shakira and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Mathematics: "Arabic" Numerals or Roman Numerals?
Learn about "Arabic numerals" and how the works of al-Uqlidisi advanced our understanding of numbers in this article.
Islami City
Islamic History: Arabic Numerals
Considers the origin of our "Arabic," system of number notation as probably having originated in India. Has illustrations demonstrating how much less cumbersome this system is than Roman, Egyptian, or Greek numeration.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: The Arabic Numeral System
This site is a discussion of Indian numerals that form the basis of the current widespread European number system, a system that came to Europe via a western Arabic route. Interesting information about finger-reckoning and sexagesimal...
Other
Nova Roma: On Roman Numerals
This site from Nova Roma provides great information on Roman Numerals. The text is complete, and a Roman Numeral Calculator is provided to do basic arithmetic. An explanation is provided for each numeral.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Place Value
Test your knowledge of place value. Additional challenges include scientific notation and Roman Numerals. Seven levels of difficulty may be attempted with or without a timer.
Quia
Quia: Easy Roman Numerals
Use this website to practice identifying easy Roman Numerals using a matching game format.
Quia
Quia: Easy Roman Numerals Flashcards
Use this website to practice identifying easy Roman Numerals using a flash card format.
Quia
Quia: Easy Roman Numerals Concentration
Use this website to practice identifying easy Roman Numerals using a concentration game format.
Quia
Quia: Easy Roman Numerals
Use this website from Quia Corporation to practice identifying Roman Numerals using a word search format.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Roman Math
An interactive game where students test their knowledge of Roman numerals. A scorecard is displayed that checks responses immediately. Best scores are posted.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Roman Slice Special Test
A succinct test for assessing Roman numeral concepts. Assessment is scored online and gives students immediate feedback. Can be used as an assessment tool.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Arab Emirates
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the United Arab Emirates, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news,...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Roman Numerals
Explains the basic rules for writing numbers in Roman-numeral format.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bagirmi Kinship
The term "Bagirmi" refers to a multi-ethnic society organized as an archaic state. Major populations in the Bagirmi region were the Barma, who formed and dominated the state; Arabs, who were its most numerous inhabitants; and the Fulani,...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Islam and Islamic Art
A dictionary entry for Islam and Islamic art with numerous illustrations of representative works in all media, including architecture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and manuscripts. Includes useful cross-references to related terms and...
PBS
Pbs: Ralph J. Bunche: An American Odyssey
The companion website to the PBS documentary about Ralph Bunche, the first person of color to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Includes an interactive timeline of his life, in-depth analyses of his life and work at key stages of his career, a...
Other
Islamic Arts and Architecture: Calligraphy
Explains the central role of calligraphy in Islamic art and architecture. Includes numerous illustrations of various writing styles and information about the development of calligraphy in the Islamic world.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Oman
Features a country profile of the Arab nation of Oman, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Syria
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Middle East country of Syria including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...