Teaching and Educational Resources
The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) has open access teaching and educational resources including teaching modules, webinars, lesson plans, and more from alumni across the different CAORC funding programs, including the CAORC Research Fellowships, Overseas Faculty Development Seminars, and Responsive Preservation Initiative. These resources, which range from K-12 to university level, were designed to support educators in teaching about other countries, world regions, and international social, cultural, and political issues. Note that new resources will continue to be added to CAORC’s Flip page so please check back regularly for additional materials.
Tips for Using CAORC’s Teaching Resources Page
When you reach our page, you might see a pop-up message that encourages you to sign up for Flip. You don't need to sign up as our Partners page is open to everyone, with or without an account. Simply click the 'X' to remove the pop-up and continue to view and explore our Partners page!
Scroll down to view our topics. If you’re looking for a specific type of resource there are a few ways to filter them. One way is to search using the ‘Subject’ bar, shown in the photo, and choose from the drop-down menu.
In this example we have chosen the ‘Social Studies/Social Sciences’ subject and it shows that our page has 8 topics under that subject at the time of this photo.
There’s also a ‘Search’ bar feature where you can type in any number of keywords to help you find what you’re looking for.
For example you could search ‘Activity’ to find all the resources that are listed as an activity. You can also use the search feature to find a specific region, like The Middle East, or even specific countries. In this example, we searched for India and found 12 topics with that keyword.
If you would like to view a resource, click the title. You’ll be able to view a short description of the resource, some background information on the fellow who created their resource, the necessary attachments, tips on how to use this topic in your classroom, and more!
If you are an educator on Flip who uses one of these resources in your classroom, we’ve included an ‘Educators Prompt’ at the bottom of the resource description and an attachment of questions for you to respond to. If you do not have a Flip account, you also have the option to respond to questions in the ‘Educators Prompt’ attachment and send it via email to info@caorc.org with the subject line ‘Educators Prompt Response’.
For questions or comments, please email info@caorc.org.
Educational Resources from the Overseas Research Centers
Several of CAORC’s member centers have developed educational materials or compiled lists of resources, which can be found below. Please note that this list is intended as a reference. Always check with the ORC directly for the most current information.
Resource Library: Explore a collection of articles, videos, slideshows and more covering all areas of Egypt's rich history and cultural heritage
American Research Center In Egypt
Educational Resources
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/teachers/k-12-educational-resources
This Month in Mongolian Studies
American Center for Mongolian Studies
https://www.mongoliacenter.org/resources/this-month-in-mongolian-studies/
Teaching Resources
The Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies
Primary Education Resources
American Institute of Pakistan Studies
https://www.pakistanstudies-aips.org/pakistan/teaching-resources/primary-education
Teaching about Sri Lanka
American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies
Curricular Materials for the Caucasus
American Research Institute of the South Caucasus
Diversity and Tolerance in the Islam of West Africa
West African Research Association