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MEPC provides free, highly acclaimed, non-partisan workshops on the Middle East and Islam across the U.S. Our education director will come to your school, organization or conference with innovative strategies for teaching these complex topics. We tailor workshops to your specific needs

 

Arab Culture & Civilization

Explore this exemplary library of articles and resources on Arab societies and culture. This site was originally created by the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE).

 
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Google Earth Really Takes Kids Places PDF Print

When I first discovered Google Earth, I did what most people do—I looked up my house, my kids’ school, and my commute, and toured the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Canyon and the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall. But I quickly realized that beyond the ultra-cool factor, Google Earth is an extraordinary tool for taking kids on more meaningful adventures through geography, cultures, history, and current events.

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