World History
Here's a great overview of the civil war in Syria from the Washington Post--why it started, why the US might intervene, why Russia opposes intervention, and why there are no good choices for the US or any other country.
It's great for students if you cover current events and it's great to use during the end of World War II when the boundary lines of Syria were drawn. Thanks to Bridgette Wagoner for tweeting the link.
- History Of Syria
History of Syria. This is a short history of the Middle Eastern nation of Syria. It covers ancient times to the present with an emphasis on the 20th Century. Syria has been in the news a lot lately. Do you believe Syria's interior minister Ghazi...
- Effective Classroom Methodology
As I begin a new school year - my 25th, (my student have their first day on Tuesday) I always like to reflect on what setup (beyond the physical part) is best for my students. So Hip (Keith Hughes) has a great list of what is most important...
- Understanding The Kurds
Here is an excellent overview of the Kurds and their plight in the Middle East from The Council of Foreign Relations (CFR). The CFR story includes excellent graphics, maps, timeline, and historic context. There are over 30 million Kurds spread throughout...
- Mesopotamia: From Nomads To Farmers
Here's a great 13 minute overview of Mesopotamia from "Nomads to Farmers." Thanks to Randa Hendricks for tweeting the link....
- The Middle East: A Legacy Of Wwi
Here are a couple great stories about the origins of the conflict in the Middle East that you might want to book mark for next year when we cover World War I. In the first essay, The Middle East That France and Britain Drew Is Finally Unravelling, John...
World History
Great Overview of Syria Crisis
It's great for students if you cover current events and it's great to use during the end of World War II when the boundary lines of Syria were drawn. Thanks to Bridgette Wagoner for tweeting the link.
- History Of Syria
History of Syria. This is a short history of the Middle Eastern nation of Syria. It covers ancient times to the present with an emphasis on the 20th Century. Syria has been in the news a lot lately. Do you believe Syria's interior minister Ghazi...
- Effective Classroom Methodology
As I begin a new school year - my 25th, (my student have their first day on Tuesday) I always like to reflect on what setup (beyond the physical part) is best for my students. So Hip (Keith Hughes) has a great list of what is most important...
- Understanding The Kurds
Here is an excellent overview of the Kurds and their plight in the Middle East from The Council of Foreign Relations (CFR). The CFR story includes excellent graphics, maps, timeline, and historic context. There are over 30 million Kurds spread throughout...
- Mesopotamia: From Nomads To Farmers
Here's a great 13 minute overview of Mesopotamia from "Nomads to Farmers." Thanks to Randa Hendricks for tweeting the link....
- The Middle East: A Legacy Of Wwi
Here are a couple great stories about the origins of the conflict in the Middle East that you might want to book mark for next year when we cover World War I. In the first essay, The Middle East That France and Britain Drew Is Finally Unravelling, John...