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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Israeli Troops Kill Aid Activists

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Israeli Troops Kill Aid Activists," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Israel And Hamas Reject Amnesty Report

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Israel And Hamas Reject Amnesty Report," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arab-Israeli conflict

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars script an encounter between Iris, Ahmad and Elad. They imagine they meet on a train. Students discuss what argument might Ahmad and Iris have, and how would Elad and Mark try to resolve these? Young scholars then act out...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 8 4 14: Partial Ceasefire Underway in Gaza

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the limited ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of the area of the Gaza Strip. The content covers the area's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Gaza Militants Launch 'Web War'

For Students 9th - 10th
A June 2007 analysis examining the image war between Fatah and Hamas being waged on the internet during the fighting for control of Gaza. Provides links to related stories and biographical information on key figures.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Gaza in Turmoil

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 19, 2004, analysis of the problems Gaza is experiencing due to a struggle for power between Arafat loyalists and those who want to reform the Palestinian Authority.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Gaza Strip, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Gaza Strip

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Gaza Strip are discussed.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ut Legacy Library: Map of the Gaza Strip

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A colorful map of the Gaza Strip (1991) showing the 1950 Armistice Line, Israeli military and civilian areas, highways, etc.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Israel Expels Gaza Strip Settlers

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite wide-spread resistance, Jewish settlers moved out of Gaza faster than was first projected. Article is dated 8/17/05.
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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Israeli Disengagement Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the plan for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The first forced evacuation of settlers began on August 17, 2005 and was completed on September 12, 2005. Palestinian and Israeli opinions of the pull-out are provided.
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Article
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: If Everything Is Genocide

For Students 9th - 10th
The author of this article discusses remarks by a Hamas representative where he compared the situation in Gaza to what happened during the Holocaust. His words were repeated before the UN Security Council. The author labels this type of...
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: In Gaza, Mourning Yasir Arafat

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture and audio description of the reaction of the Palestinian people to Yasser Arafat's death. Shows how the people were moved by him to try and form a country of their own.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Fatah vs. Hamas: Continued Strife in the Gaza Region

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that has students analyze the growing conflict between Hamas and Fatah. Provides step by step instructions, handouts, and links to related web sites.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Palestinian Boys Wave Hamas Flags in Gaza

For Students 9th - 10th
Terrorists? Or an organization intent on rightfully defending its homeland? Article describes the Hamas and their long and short term goals.
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Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods:freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: Competing Demands for Freshwater

For Students 11th - 12th
This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Anwar Al Sadat

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Menachem Begin Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives a detailed biography on Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel until 1983.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Who Are Hamas?

For Students 9th - 10th
Terrorists? Or an organization intent on rightfully defending its homeland? Article describes the Hamas and their long and short term goals. (19 October 2000)
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Activity
Other

Unrwa: Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site on Palestinian refugees. Explains who the Palestinian refugees are, where they live, contains statistical information on the refugee camps, and contains a first-hand account of what it is like to be a refugee.
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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Israel. Also links to maps from other online sources.

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