Since the Middle East is not generally covered in the school curriculum, it can be tricky to find teaching resources. Below are some materials that may help teachers/ students who are studying the area. If you need some resources that are not listed below, please contact Naira Antoun at the CAABU office on antounn@caabu.org or 0207 832 1320.

Lesson Plans
CAABU has produced a series of lesson plans on stereotypes of the Arab world and Muslims, the media, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and more. They can be used alone, or in conjunction with a speaker from CAABU. Click here for more information on our visiting speaker service.

Educational Briefings
For students and teachers that are confused about the history of Islam and the Arab world, this section contains a list of resources covering topics such as the importance of Arabic to Ramadan.

Powerpoint Presentations
CAABU has produced a series of powerpoint presentations that can be used in and out of the classroom to give a background on a variety of topics. Subjects include: 'The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict', 'The Future of Iraq', and 'Stereotypes of the Arab World'.

Fact Sheets
CAABU and Labour Middle East Council have produced several fact sheets on issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict covering, among other issues, Israel's 'separation barrier', continued settlement expansion and the Palestinian refugee issue.

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USEFUL NON-CAABU EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Books for Young People

Arabic Course Books

Further Reading
If you are interested in furthering your knowledge of the Arab World, check out this section, detailing books that may be of interest.

Useful Links
Click on the link above for more educational resources.