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Classroom resources to introduce students to Kurdish history, language, and traditions.

A Day in the Life of a Kurdish Kid

This lesson will introduce children and their teachers to the Kurdish people, their history, and culture by leading them on a Kurdish experience full of singing and dancing.
Subjects: Music, History, Political Science, International Studies, Current Events

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A clear, teacher-friendly chronology of major Kurdish historical moments.

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Overview of how the Sykes–Picot Agreement shaped Kurdish statelessness and regional geopolitics.

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A cultural snapshot through contemporary Kurdish music.

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Kurdish identity, traditions, cultural practices, and contemporary issues

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An online archive and documentation project preserving Kurdish heritage, history, and collective memory.

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Introduction to the Kurdish language family, dialects, and linguistic history

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Students will explore the rich diversity of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) cultures through children’s literature. Using stories from Iranian, Parsi, Kurdish, Iraqi, Jewish refugee communities, and more, they will examine cultural traditions, family life, migration experiences, and identity.

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Educational video introducing Kurdish history and identity.

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Video explaining Kurdish identity, culture, and regional context.

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Lesson plan exploring Kurdish statelessness and identity.

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Educational packet on Kurdish cultural traditions and social life.

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Kid-friendly introduction to Kurdish people and culture.

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Map resource showing areas culturally and historically inhabited by Kurds.

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Lesson plan explaining Kurdish origins, language, and identity.

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Article exploring Kurdish culture, history, and social traditions.

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Interactive guide with video, maps, timeline and analysis of the history, identity and geopolitics of the Kurdish people.

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