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 Edward Parsons at the CAABU office on parsonse@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 the school visits we offer.

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Exploring the Palestinian experience through citizenship

The pack is sponsored jointly by CAABU and PSC and was written collaboratively by Naira Antoun, the CAABU Education Officer from 2007 to 2009 and PSC member Monica Brady who is a retired teacher.

The lessons are mainly geared towards the Citizenship Curriculum although some are suitable for English and Media lessons and others may be applicable to History and Geography. 

They range from the analysis of cartoons, through to lessons on fair trade, the history, problems of daily life for Palestinians and links with supporters in Israel.  All lessons are activity based and designed to interest and challenge whilst being accessible to a wide range of abilities.  All have excellent visual and written materials to support learning.

Lessons can be easily downloaded from the PSC or CAABU website and there are many links to other useful websites which can be used by teachers to source additional material or by students to extend knowledge.  All lessons are referenced to the National Curriculum and with teaching objectives and detailed lesson plans.

Arabs and Islam: Exploring the stereotypes 
A series of lesson plans which deal with, address and challenge some of the prevalent stereotypes about Arabs and Muslims.

Developing media literacy
A selection of lesson plans designed to develop media literacy -  particularly important when it comes to controversial and misunderstood issues such as Islam and the Arab world.

Exploring political violence
These lesson plans are designed to stimulate critical thinking about the nature and history of terrorism - a key political issue about which there is no internationally agreed definition

Human rights
Exercises which explore human rights in particular contexts and which improve students' understanding of the idea of human rights

Iraq
A series of lesson plans exploring the war on Iraq and its consequences.

The Arab world - beyond politics
A series of lesson plans giving students an opportunity to learn about and appreciate different aspects of Arab cultures.

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.