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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dissolution of the Ottoman Empire

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Ottoman Empire activity, students read a 3-page selection and examine maps pertaining to the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Prisoners

For Students 5th - 10th
In this North Pole worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

War and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Competing National Stories in Tibet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Tibetan conflict from the point of view of both Tibet and China. They review resources produced by both factions and then apply these skills to consider other competing national stories.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exercise for Writing a Summary Paragraph

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine how to write article summaries of abstracts. In this writing skills lesson, students edit the noted sections of an abstract that is already written on the Old Testament Abstracts.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Search for Mid-East Peace

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders demonstrate an understanding of the competing forces and their demands in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process by completing a "Force Field Analysis" (developed by John Rossi at Virginia Commonwealth University) and by...
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Website
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: History & Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a quick look at the history of Israel. Use the blue toolbar at the top to read about biblical times, foreign domination, and statehood. Clicking on the underlined words will take you to even...
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Handout
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Pickens, Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article, taken from the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, details the political history of Israel Pickens, who played important roles in the early political development of both North Carolina and Alabama.
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Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an overview of the history of Israel from 750 BC to modern times. By clicking on any tab above the maps you can learn about topics such as flags, geography, travel, and more.
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Website
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs:mid East Peace Summit

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the events at the Middle East Peace Summit at Camp David. You can read about the Israeli delegation, the latest news, texts from the summit, U.S. State Department material, and...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Israel: Origins of Zionizm

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides history of Zionism. End of article discusses Orthodox Jews' problems with Zionism.
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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Handout
Other

Theology.edu: Israel and the Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Israel and the Assyrians, from the decline of Damascus to the fall of Samaria.
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Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes Jewish life in the Middle Ages with a focus on the Diaspora, the widespread dispersion of Jews outside of the Land of Israel. With links to additional resources.
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Handout
Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Israel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Israel, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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Website
Other

Akhlah: Tribes of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource highlights the tribes of Israel (alphabetically from Asher and Benjamin to Simeon and Zebulun) with detailed paragraphs provided on each individual tribe. A chart is also given demonstrating each tribes' place around the...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Israel: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Israel located in the Middle East.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Jewish History From Biblical to Modern Times

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Outlining the history of Judaism, find a broad collection of resources to enhance lessons and discussions.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Israel and Palestinian Territories. Content includes a focus on Israeli and Palestinian recent history, leaders and media. There are also video and audio clips of recent events.
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Website
Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.
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Handout
Other

Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Israel, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.

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