Primary School
Contemporary Egyptian Voices: Studying Literature to Learn about Modern Life and Culture in Egypt
Thu, 10/14/2010 - 16:44 — maktabaadminRational: In this activity, students think about how literature can represent a culture and society. They will read several short pieces of literature written by Egyptians in the last 50 years. As they read, they will identify cultural practices of contemporary Egyptian life and also create questions about the lifestyles of contemporary Egyptians. Students will then attempt to find answers to their questions and factual information that supports or negates the assumptions they made about modern life in Egypt.
Grade Level: 6-12
Perceptions of the Middle East: Breaking Down the Stereotypes
Sun, 11/07/2010 - 17:01 — maktabaadminCouncil on Islamic Education
Sun, 11/07/2010 - 16:42 — maktabaadminProvides a number of services, resources and research-based tools to K-12 school textbook publishers, state education officials and policymakers, curriculum developers, and teachers. Specifically, they assist education professionals in covering world history and related subject matter in a balanced, comprehensive and sensitive manner.
Aramco Services Company Educators to Saudi Arabia for K-12 teachers
Fri, 11/05/2010 - 14:09 — maktabaadminSponsored by Aramco Services Company, this fully-funded, ten-day study tour of Saudi Arabia is a professional development opportunity open to full-time social studies teachers and library media specialists in grades 1-12. The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program aims to cultivate a greater awareness and understanding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in U.S. primary and secondary schools and communities. The Program will examine Saudi education, culture, history and global relations through site visits, panel discussions, and cultural activities in the cities of Dhahran, Riyadh, and Jeddah.
