Overview of Yazidi faith, cultural traditions, and community structure, suitable for introducing students to Yazidi identity.

This lesson introduces high school students to the Assyrian Genocide—also known as Sayfo—during World War I. Through survivor testimonies, archival documents, and historical analysis, students examine the causes, events, and long-term impact of the genocide on Assyrian communities.e testimony of Gina Bublil-Waldman at the UN. Students analyze primary sources, discuss human rights, and connect historical events to contemporary refugee issues.

A comprehensive collection of archival materials, documentary videos, survivor interviews and resources documenting the history and memory of the Assyrian Genocide (Sayfo), offering educational content, historical photographs, testimonies, and articles

Lesson introducing Amazigh history, identity, and cultural resilience.

Explores the oud as an essential instrument in Druze musical tradition and cultural expression

Simple introduction to the Druze people for younger learners.

A project preserving Yazidi artistic traditions through visual arts, music, and trauma-aware storytelling.

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

A kid-friendly worksheet introducing the traditions of Norouz — including the Sofreh Haft-Seen, Chahar Shanbeh Suri, Sizdah Bedar, and spring renewal — with cut-and-paste activities and a puppet craft to help students explore Iranian culture.

A brief explainer of key facts about the Druze community in Israel.

Analysis of justice mechanisms needed for Yazidi survivors and the global diaspora.

A clear and accessible introduction to the basic beliefs and practices of the Yezidi religion.

The word “Amazigh” is not a modern invention as is often claimed, and in fact has a documented history going centuries with the meaning of “Noble” and “Freeman”.

Analysis of Yazidi storytelling, language, and cultural transmission through oral tradition.

Accessible overview of Coptic Christian history and its place in wider Christian traditions.

Kid-friendly encyclopedia article explaining Druze culture and history.

Collection of lesson plans exploring Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish history and culture.

Comprehensive reference article on the history and religious traditions of Coptic Christians.

Article exploring Kurdish culture, history, and social traditions.

A journalistic overview highlighting aspects of the Assyrian Christian community, history, and diaspora — shedding light on often-overlooked facts.

Overview of Zoroastrian educational institutions in Yazd, Iran.

Teacher-ready lesson exploring Druze identity, beliefs, and society.

A guide defining who Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews are — exploring their geographic, linguistic, cultural, and religious diversity

Explore inspiring paintings of resistance and healing by women survivors of the 2014 genocide in Iraq perpetrated by ISIS.

Introduction to Druze history, traditions, and their role in Israeli society

A comprehensive chronological timeline of Assyrian history from ancient to modern times, with documentation, articles, and archival material.

Report on Israel’s updated school curriculum emphasizing Druze heritage and their relationship with the state

Research-based overview of migration, identity, community life, and demographics

Overview of Coptic Christian identity, population, and challenges.

A traditional Syrian Druze folk song reflecting themes of longing, memory, and community tradition

Explore the displacement of Jewish communities from the Middle East and North Africa through the testimony of Gina Bublil-Waldman at the UN. Students analyze primary sources, discuss human rights, and connect historical events to contemporary refugee issues.

A comprehensive overview of Druze origins, beliefs, history in the Levant, and sociopolitical characteristics

Students will be introduced to the three subjects of Berber /Tuareg jewelry, and body adornment with henna designs, and embroidered textiles, through a power point, visual displays, study guide packet, and Moroccan artifacts to inspire their ideas. Three stations will already be setup in the classroom and introduced with the subjects.

A BBC documentary tracing Amazigh origins and their role in North African history.

AP News investigation into recovered Yazidi historical materials after ISIS destruction.

Coverage of Yazidi springtime fertility celebrations and associated rituals

Report on the Parsi Zoroastrian community in Mumbai, exploring demographic decline and cultural preservation.

The Coptic language as the final stage of ancient Egyptian

Survivor testimonies, transcripts, and archival materials documenting the Yazidi genocide, including ISIS and U.S. Government sources

Early audio interviews from the Assyrian diaspora, including English recordings

Worksheet explaining Zoroastrianism for younger learners.

Video explaining Kurdish identity, culture, and regional context.

Educational packet on Kurdish cultural traditions and social life.

Educational video introducing Kurdish history and identity.

Short explainer video introducing Zoroastrianism and its core beliefs.

A general overview of Coptic Christian history, identity, and practices

Classroom worksheet helping students understand Yazidi history, ISIS persecution, and human rights issues through guided questions.

Introduction to Druze identity and cultural heritage.

Performance of a traditional Coptic hymn played on lute by Rami Abdelmalek

An academic talk providing historical and contemporary context about the Coptic community.

Introductory presentation on Amazigh language, traditions, and cultural heritage.

Map resource showing areas culturally and historically inhabited by Kurds.

Zeinab Badawi goes to Morocco to find out about the original inhabitants of the region in particular the Berbers or Amazigh as they prefer to be called.

A Kindergarten–1st grade lesson where students will listen to and discuss the true story of people in Egypt — children and adults, Muslims and Christians — who joined hands to protect their library in Alexandria.

Accessible overview of Yazidi history, beliefs, and culture suitable for younger students.
Subjects: Social Studies, World Religions

This lesson explores how the Arab conquest (641 AD) and the Umayyad period shaped the Coptic Orthodox Church. Students examine the loss of linguistic heritage, changes in political status, and the long-term impact on church life.

Lesson plan using story and legend to introduce Iranian/Zoroastrian culture.

Druze and Circassian community lesson plan for junior students.

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

Personal testimony highlighting Zoroastrian communal life, history, and generational continuity.


Lesson plan exploring Zoroastrian New Year celebrations.

Historical notes and timeline on key aspects of Druze religion.

Video overview of Zoroastrian beliefs and traditions.

Video testimonies from survivors and descendants of the Assyrian Genocide (Seyfo)

Digital archive documenting Yazidi traditions, testimonies, and cultural heritage preservation efforts.

Lesson plan accompanying the film On Her Shoulders, exploring Yazidi genocide, advocacy, and survivor leadership.

Performances and documentation of traditional Amazigh music and dance forms across Morocco and Algeria

A PBS episode exploring Morocco’s musical landscape, including Amazigh musical traditions

A one-period lesson introducing students to Yezidi identity, core religious beliefs, cultural traditions, and the historical persecution of the community—including the 2014 ISIS genocide. Students analyze primary and secondary sources and explore how Yezidi diaspora communities preserve culture today.

Full curriculum for teaching Zoroastrian history and culture.

Musical arrangement of the Coptic hymn “Tay Shore”

Overview of Druze origins, beliefs, and geography for students.

Middle and high-school curriculum on Jews from the Middle East & North Africa

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

Inquiry-based lesson exploring trauma, recovery, and cultural resilience after genocide, with relevance to Yazidi survivors.

Resources for teaching Persepolis and Persepolis 2, the graphic autobiographies by Marjane Satrapi that depict her childhood up to her early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution.

Educational resources and community-driven curriculum materials around Assyrian identity and culture (site for Assyrian school program).
Community: Assyrian community

BBC article introducing the Yazidi people, their history, beliefs, and the persecution they’ve faced, including the 2014 ISIS genocide.

Oral history interviews documenting migration, identity, and community-building in the Zoroastrian diaspora.

Educational unit exploring the history and displacement of Jewish refugees from the Middle East and North Africa.

Oral history recordings documenting Amazigh experiences, identity, and community memory across North Africa.

Short documentary introducing Zoroastrian origins, modern communities, and challenges

Worksheet paired with an AP News investigation into recovered Yazidi historical materials after ISIS destruction.

Students will explore the principles of Zoroastrianism, including ethical living, cultural preservation, and modern applications of Zarathushtra’s teachings. They will analyze the 8 key traits of Zoroastrian living, connect them to contemporary global issues, and reflect on how ethical frameworks guide human behavior. Students will evaluate sources, discuss moral responsibilities, and construct arguments on how Zoroastrian values align with modern human rights and global citizenship.

A comprehensive overview of Amazigh demographics, political marginalization, and contemporary human-rights concerns.

Community-contributed interviews and personal items documenting Yazidi migration, displacement, and survival.

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

Analysis of justice and accountability efforts for the Yazidi diaspora in Europe.

Population data and demographic estimates of Egyptian Christians, including Copts

A historical introduction to the Berber/Amazigh peoples, their origins, culture, and early civilizations.

Object-based Social Studies lesson for 8th–9th graders using Near East artifacts from The Met to explore culture, representation, and history through art.

PBS Frontline retrospective on the ongoing effects of ISIS’s crimes and the continuing challenges facing survivors.
Subjects: Social Studies, Human Rights

Lesson plan exploring Kurdish statelessness and identity.

Academic journal publishing research on Amazigh history, culture, and society.

Kid-friendly introduction to Kurdish people and culture.

Kurdish identity, traditions, cultural practices, and contemporary issues

Archival oral histories documenting modern Assyrian migration and community life

Comprehensive look at the history and role of Druze in Israel.

A scholarly overview of Zoroastrian scripture, theology, and historical development.

Online journal that elevates the voices of Sephardi and Mizrahi scholars, researchers, artists and activists.

Educational worksheet summarizing Druze history and major beliefs.

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.

Lesson analyzing how media portray survivors like Nadia Murad and the ethical responsibility of journalists when reporting on genocide.

Articles on Amazigh identity within the broader context of Indigenous African peoples.

PBS segment explaining the celebration of Zoroastrian New Year.

PBS report on violence and discrimination faced by Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Article discussing the modern cultural revitalization of Amazigh communities.

Lesson plan on Sephardic history and identity through Centropa’s digital storytelling.

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.

A clear introduction to the history, identity, and civic role of the Druze community in Israel.

High-school curriculum exploring Druze and Circassian identity and citizenship.

Kid-friendly overview of Druze beliefs and traditions.

PBS news coverage of political violence against Coptic Christians in Egypt (2013)

A clear educational overview of Zoroastrian history, beliefs, and global influence.


A digital heritage resource documenting the Assyrian community in Fairfield City, including historical background, migration stories, photographs, and community contributions.

A news feature highlighting modern Assyrian American identity and cultural life

A cultural look at Nowruz celebrations and Zoroastrian festive traditions.


Multimedia resources on cultural traditions, music, and ritual life

Lesson plan explaining Kurdish origins, language, and identity.

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

Short description: A curriculum for high school teaching about the historical context, events, and legacy of the Assyrian genocide, including oral histories, archival research, and definitions.

Journal article which examines historical examples of influential Druze women in political and spiritual leadership roles

Overview of Assyrian heritage, history, culture, and identity, with links to biographies, historical documents, articles, and resources

Lesson introducing students to storytelling traditions across Mizrahi and Sephardic Jewish communities.

Light and Shadows: The Story of Iranian Jews examines one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities with some members entering Iran nearly 3,000 years ago.

A human-rights–focused lesson introducing students to the cultural identity of the Druze people and the 2025 atrocities in Swaida, Syria. Students analyze primary and secondary sources, investigate how propaganda and political systems enable persecution, and create evidence-based arguments on global responsibility toward vulnerable minority communities.

A cultural snapshot through contemporary Kurdish music.

Educational unit examining antisemitism as experienced by Middle Eastern Jewish communities in the U.S.

Overview of Yazidi history, beliefs, and contemporary challenges.

Footage of Yazidi community gatherings, rituals, and cultural life during an annual festival in Lalish