Middle East
Culture Kit
Iraq
Iraq, Middle East
Welcome to Iraq! This kit is full of items to help your class learn more about the country. Several picture books come in this kit, many focusing on the history and culture of Iraq. Arabic magnet lett…
Culture Kit
Syria Culture Kit
Middle East, Syria
Ahlan wa sahlan! Welcome to Syria! This culture kit includes several great picture books that can be read in class to teach your students about the history, culture, and people of Syria, as well as ge…
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Exploring the Cultures of Tunisia, Mi’gmaq Nation, and Peru
Africa, Canada, Global, Middle East, North America, Peru, South America, Tunisia, United States
Watch Navigators Jake, Sammie, and Michelle discuss the Mi’gmaq Nation, Tunisia, and Peru. This virtual presentation is from the Fall 2020 Virtual Cultural Festival. It was designed for K-12 students.
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The Debka: Dance in Jordan
Jordan, Middle East
Navigator Angela teaches K-12 students about the history and basic steps of the debka, a popular line dance in Jordan.
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Q and A Session for Dance and Music in Jordan and Ethiopia
Africa, Ethiopia, Jordan, Middle East
Navigators Angela and Hanna answer questions about their presentation on dance and music in Jordan and Ethiopia. They also relate stories from their time abroad in both countries and teach basic phras…
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Dance and Music in Jordan and Ethiopia
Africa, Ethiopia, Jordan, Middle East
UNC Navigators Angela and Hanna teach K-12 students about traditional dances in Jordan and Ethiopia. Angela focuses on the debka, a Jordanian line dance, while Hanna discusses the eskista, one of Ethi…
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Language Workshop: Turkish
Middle East, Turkey
This video is a portion of a presentation from our Fall 2018 Virtual Cultural Festival. Navigator Banu teaches K-12 students some basic Turkish.
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Language Workshop: Arabic
Jordan, Middle East
This video is a portion of a presentation from our Fall 2018 Virtual Cultural Festival. Navigator Dana teaches K-12 students some basic Arabic.
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Sites in Jordan
Jordan, Middle East
An Overview of the many Historic Sites Jordan has to offer! Created by Angela Chin, Spring 2019.
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Jordan 2 Culture Kit
Jordan, Middle East
Let’s learn about Jordan! This kit contains traditional clothing, food/drink labels and packages like sweets, tea, and coffee, and some postcards of historical landmarks. You’ll also find a travel gui…
Culture Kit
Turkey #2 Culture Kit
Middle East, Turkey
Teach your students about Turkey! Some of the items in this kit include a Turkish coffee pot, a flag, Turkish tiles, prayer beads, food packages, 2 music CDs, and currency.
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Language Workshop: Turkish and Arabic
Jordan, Middle East, Turkey
In this presentation from our Fall 2018 Virtual Cultural Festival, Navigators Banu and Dana teach K-12 students some basic Turkish and Arabic and also answer questions about Turkey and Jordan.
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Turkey and Jordan Q & A
Jordan, Middle East, Turkey
In this presentation from our Fall 2018 Virtual Cultural Festival, Navigators Banu and Dana answer questions about Turkey and Jordan.
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The 5 Pillars of Islam
Global, Jordan, Middle East
After going to Jordan, I really wanted to share some of the cultural practices of Islam that make up a Muslim’s life. This is a video about the 5 pillars of Islam.
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Tourist Sights in Turkey
Middle East, Turkey
In this video, Navigator Banu shows you around some tourist sites in Turkey.
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Geographical Features of Jordan
Jordan, Middle East
In this video, Navigator Chloe teaches about important and interesting geographical features in Jordan. Learn about the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Mount Nebo!
Culture Kit
Saudi Arabia
Middle East, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabia kit provides a unique glimpse into life in the Middle East. The kit is full of basket-woven items, traditional clothing, and beautifully painted artifacts. Included are some short boo…
Culture Kit
Lebanon
Lebanon, Middle East
The Lebanon kit is full of traditional Lebanese food and religious items. It also comes with several interesting books, including “Exploring Countries: Lebanon”, and “Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr”…
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A Folktale from the Middle East-“Tortoise and the Fox”
Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East
In this presentation, Navigator Mike teaches about Folktales from the Middle East. This video is part of a longer presentation from our Fall 2017 Virtual Cultural Festival. In the full presentation Na…
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Middle Eastern Folktales-“The Fisherman and the Jinni”
Middle East
In this video Navigator Chloe teaches about folktales in the Middle East. After this video you can watch “Arabian Nights – The Fisherman Outwits Genie” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Idh…. In…
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Folktales from Around the World
Middle East, North Carolina, United States
In this presentation for our Fall 2017 Virtual Cultural Festival, Navigators Chloe, Mike, and Bethany present on folktales in the middle east and from the Eastern Band Cherokee in the United States. T…
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Q & A on Afghanistan, Jordan, and the Eastern Band Cherokee
Afghanistan, Jordan, Middle East, North America, United States
This is the Q &A portion after a presentation for our Fall 2017 Virtual Cultural Festival. In the full presentation Navigators Chloe, Mike, and Bethany present on folktales in the middle east and…
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Living and Working In the United Arab Emirates
Middle East, United Arab Emirates
In this video, Navigator Mike teaches about living and working In the United Arab Emirates.
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Cities and Towns in Jordan
Jordan, Middle East
Do you ever wonder what cities are like in a different country? Navigator Chloe is here to show you what Jordan’s cities and towns have to offer!
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Palestine Culture Kit
Middle East, Palestine
The Palestine kit has clothing items such as a keffiyeh, kufi, and scarf. Some of the food and drink related items include maftoul, an olive wood mortar and pestle, and an arabic long-handled coffee p…
