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Study Guide
Cave Creek Unified School District

Crusades and Culture in the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Crusades sounds like a glamorous time period in the Middle Ages full of glory—but was it? Scholars find and review the truth of the Crusades' influence on the world through the resource. The study guides, separated individually by...
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Activity
US Institute of Peace

Simulation on The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
How do you solve a conflict that's been around for so many years? Scholars discover the viewpoints of stakeholders in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during an emotionally charged simulation. A facilitator moderates discussions between...
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PPT
Curated OER

Jerusalem: An early history

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Provide ample information outlining the early history and shifts in power in Jerusalem. This slide-show is a basic time line of the politics, powers, and destruction that became Jerusalem over a period of 300 years. Topics covered:...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Great Cities of the Middle East

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the cities of Cairo, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Mecca and Tehran.  In this Middle East lesson plan, students complete a map, research one of the five the cities and prepare a presentation that includes details about the city. ...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding History, Religion, and Politics in Jerusalem and Beyond

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the reasons behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Exploring multiple perspectives, they discuss the concepts of peoples' rights and justice in the area. They practice applying conflict resolution principles as well.
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PPT
Curated OER

6 Themes of the Middle East

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Providing a quick overview of the Middle East, this presentation could be used to kick off a unit on this topic. However, a teacher should read the information before presenting to the class. There is at least one fact that is biased and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Jerusalem: The Holy City

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Jerusalem worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 9 short answer questions about the holy city after they read the attached reading selection about the city.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Desert Discoveries

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students correspond with Israeli students from Jerusalem by email as part of a study on desert and semi-arid regions. They conduct background research and become proficient in the use of electronic mail.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey

For Students 9th - 10th
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
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Primary
Christian Classics Ethereal Library

World Wide Study Bible: 1 Chronicles

For Students 9th - 10th
Jackpot! This site provides links to many different Internet sites about 1 Chronicles. Simply click on the site title and you can read more detailed information about the book.
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Byzantine Studies: Byzantine Studies on the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Fordham University you can access a wealth of information on the Byzantine Empire, from journal articles, to photo galleries, to downloadable software.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Letter From the East to the Master of Hospitallers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a primary source document, written by Ansbert, detailing the events in and around Jerusalem, during the Third Crusade.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Holy Crusades

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.
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Website
Other

Inkod Hypera: City of David

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about touring The City of David, including a virtual tour, video, articles, historical comparisons, archeological and biblical finds, and timelines. Available in seven languages.
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Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of William Blake (1757 1827)

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of 40 annotated poems by William Blake.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Cygnet Publishing Group Inc.: The Weeping Chamber Study Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Weeping Chamber" by Sigmund Brouwer is set in Jerusalem in the last days of Christ's life. It can be interpreted as an historical or a religious novel. This is an extensive study guide for the novel. It has many blackline masters...
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Website
CNN

Cnn: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
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Website
Bible.org

Bible.org: Who Is Ezekiel's Daniel?

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible.org site covers Ezekiel the Prophet extensively. It concentrates more on Ezekiel himself than his Book.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Israel and Egypt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Media-rich site address the ongoing conflicts in Jerusalem, Israel and the limitations of natural resources throughout Egypt due to the nation's dependence upon the Nile River. Understand the relationship between human identity and...
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Cities of the Three Books

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit explores the three monotheistic faiths in the Holy Land (Christian, Jewish, Islamic) and the settlements of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jaffa, and Gaza.
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Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat Al Sakhra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dome of the Rock located in Old Jerusalem, one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. Links to additional resources.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Israel. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Website
Other

Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)

For Students 3rd - 5th
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...