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Hope vs. History
Students explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. In this World History lesson plan, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main...
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Golda Meir: Israeli Political Leader
Students complete readings and mini-lectures to explore the life of Golda Meir, Israeli leader. They study her biography, discuss their research, write response journals and compare her government with its US counterpart.
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Peace in Palestine?
Seventh graders imagine themselves to be one of the characters listed in a simulation setting. In character, and working Students, in groups, simulate a conversation that would be held around the table, in each family setting.
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Has Peace Finally Settled in the Middle East?
Students evaluate the changes made in the Palestine National Council charter and their potential impact on the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations. They write a brief essay focusing on an article from an Israeli or Palestinian...
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A Meeting of World Leaders
Learners study some of the background, motivation, and philosophy that shapes political strategies proposed by world leaders to address the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. They determine that there is a complexity of issues and viewpoints...
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Project-Based Learning: Israel
Students explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this Middle Eastern history activity, students participate in 4 weekly activities that require them to research the conflict and presents their findings to their classmates.
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Bowls of Reconciliation
Pupils decorate bowls designed around a chosen theme. The project is based around Bellvue Museum's Israeli/Palestinian relations exhibit. While the theme may be too sophisticated for younger grades, the theme can be modified as needed.
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Questioning Authority
Learners investigate the perspectives of different groups involved in and affected by support for the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. They create slogans to summarize the viewpoints and goals of each affected group.
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The Search for Mid-East Peace
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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Reducing Bias
Students begin their examination on the conflict in the Middle East. Before beginning, they complete a survey and discuss their answers to hopefully reduce their bias about the region. They examine the problem in the Middle East from the...
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Give and Take
Students read and discuss the article "In Gaza, a Prototype of Peace Via Trade", examine how economic pressures can affect political policy, and explain the significance of the opening of an Industrial Park in the Gaza Strip.
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Walk in My Shoes
Students discover how culture, geography and history affect how someone views an area of the world. They role play the role of a Palestinian, Jew or Briton and examine how they felt about Israel during its formation. To end the lesson,...
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A Peaceless Land: Conflict Continues in the Middle East
Students examine the conflict in the Middle East. They discover the history of the region to better explain why there is conflict in the region. They also analyze the political negotiations that have occured over the years.
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Does Conflict Shape Nations? The Middle East
Students locate settlements and observe patterns in the size and distribution of cities using maps, graphics, and other information. They explain the processes that have caused cities to grow.
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Mahmoud Abbas
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Mahmoud Abbas and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Inaugurating a President
Students study the traditions and history of the U.S. Presidential Inaugurations. They examine the topics George W. Bush talked about in his inaugural address and determine if his remarks clearly outlined what he has done.
The Guardian
Guardian: Palestine Papers
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published concerning the Palestine Papers and their ramifications on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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United Nations
United Nations: The Question of Palestine and the United Nations [Pdf]
A book published by the UN in 2008 that attempts to address the question of Palestine. Discusses in detail the history of Palestine from the time the United Nations was formed and up to 2008.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arab Israeli Conflict
An in-depth encyclopedia article which explores the Arab-Israeli conflict. It lists and provides brief descriptions of the five wars fought between the Israelis and the Palestinians. It also takes a look at each side's reasons for the...
Other
Al Ahram Weekly: Chronology of First Arab Israeli War
Al-Ahram Weekly, a publication based in Cairo, provides a timeline of events leading up to the formation of Israel and the First Arab-Israeli War. Includes pictures and a copy of the Balfour Declaration.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Palestine
Learn about religion in the Israeli Occupied Territories (Palestine), in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Palestinian Conflict
This site provides links to news articles, background reports, and other resources such as maps and lesson plans concerning the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Updated to December, 2010.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help students begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
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Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages students to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)