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A Teacher's Guide to Folklife Resources
Materials Related to Middle Eastern CultureThere are 3 titles in this list. [ 241 ]
Ceramica y Cultura: The Story of Spanish and Mexican Mayolica
by Aurelia Gomez, et al free Subjects: Folk Arts and Material Culture; Beliefs and Spirituality; History; European Culture; Mexican Culture; Middle Eastern Culture;
Locations: Spain; Mexico;
http://www.moifa.org/eventsedu/education/teachersguide.pdf
A teacher resource guide, in downloadable .pdf format, which details the history of Spanish mayolica pottery and its intersections with the cultures and religions of the Iberian peninsula. Excellent full lesson plans are included with ideas for extension of lessons, reproducible handouts, and evaluation suggestions. Suitable for many ages.
Published by: Museum of International Folk Art P.O. Box 2087 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
505/476-1200
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Silk Road Encounters Education Kit
by John S. Major, Joan Barnatt, John Bertles free Subjects: Music; History; Geography; Asian Culture; European Culture; Middle Eastern Culture;
Locations: Asia; China; Europe; Mongolia; Siberia; Uzbekistan;
http://www.silkroadproject.org/Education/Resources/SilkRoadEncounters/tabid/339/Default.aspx
The Silk Road project came together at the suggestion of Yo-Yo Ma. This education kit explores the diverse yet interrelated topics of trade, art, music, religion, history, and geography along the Silk Road, the theme of the 2002 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. It can be used to supplement traditional classroom materials with a sourcebook, interactive activity plans, audio and visual samplers, as well as reference materials.
Published by: Silk Road Project, Inc. 124 West 24th St., Suite 6A New York, New York 10011
212/727-1944
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Sounds of the World: Music of the Middle East: Arab, Persian/Iranian, and Turkish Traditions in the United States
by Sally Monsour $42.00 Subjects: Music; Middle Eastern Culture;
Locations: Iran; Turkey; United States; Middle East;
http://www.menc.org/
Three audiocassettes and study guides with narration, interviews, and music samples for elementary grades and above. The website also offers free online publications and teachers' guides.
Published by: MENC: The National Association of Music Educators 1806 Robert Fulton Dr. Reston, VA 20191
800/828-0229
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