April 2023 - History Gal

Research Ideas for Arab Heritage Month

 

Woman typing Reseach idea for Arab Heritage Month into a laptop

In 2021, President Biden formally recognized April as Arab Heritage month. Arab Americans trace their roots to Northern Africa and the Middle East.

 

I recently posted a freebie for Arab Heritage Month and some of you have requested  a list of important people for students to research. So, here's my list!

 


But, f
irst, if you haven't had a chance to grab the freebie, you'll find it here.

Image of Spotlight on Arab Heritage Student Worksheet

 

Athletes:
Doug Flutie
Steve Kerr
Justin Abdelkader
Sam Khalifa
Sarah Attar
Toni Breidinger

 

Politicians:
Dina Habib Powell
Rashida Tlaib
Khader El-Yateem
Donna Shalala
Darrell Issa

 

Television, Movies, Music, Celebrities, Artists:
Paula Abdul
Salma Hayek
Hoda Kotb
Maysoon Zayid
Fredric Fekkai
Gigi Hadid
Tony Shalhoub
Steve Jobs

Casey Kasem
Danny and Marlo Thomas
Jerry Seinfeld

 

Historical Figures:
Colonel James Jabara

Linda Sarsour
Candy Lightner

 

Scientists:
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Dr. Farouk el-Baz
Christa McAuliffe
Dr. Michael DeBakey
Elias J. Corey
Ahmed Zewail

 

Writers/Poets:
Fady Joudah
Laila Lalami
Gibran Khalil Gibran
Naomi Shihab Nye
Mona Simpson

 

I hope you find this list helpful!


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