The intent of this unit is to demonstrate some of the traditional arts of the Middle East. Extensive background information on the religion, culture, and nature of Islamic art found throughout the Middle East is provided. Each of the...

Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.

Learning module considers questions of identity among populations of the Middle East, both ancient and modern, in terms of their ethnicities, language spoken, religious affiliation, and gender.

Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...