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Literature Connections Further Reading Related Reading The Diary of Anne Frank

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars read and discuss The Diary of Anne Frank, a diary of a Jewish girl who hid from the Nazi's in Holland. The research the Holocaust and express their feelings in artwork.
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A Time for Rebuilding

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events activity, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.
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Worksheet
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Israel History: The Big Picture

For Students 7th - 11th
For this Israel study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from 1900 B.C. to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 11 short answer questions...
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Proofreading Activity: "The Twentieth Century"

For Students 6th - 7th
In this proofreading worksheet, students mark infinitives, prepositional phrases, subjects and verbs in a paragraph titled "The Twentieth Century,"then edit for missing commas.
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From Whose Perspective?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students critically analyze news coverage of Palestinian-Israeli violence by comparing information from a variety of news sources. They compose expository essays reflecting on how to obtain accurate, unbiased, and credible information.
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Crusades

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders describe the major causes and effects of the Fourth Crusade.
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Israel History: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Israel history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from B.C. times to the present.
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Imperialism in Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study imperialism in Africa. In this Imperialism lesson plan, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Africa. 
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Quaking

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read the story Quaking by Kathryn Erskine about a girl who moves in with people who clash with her style. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.
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United Nations: A Jewish State

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students role-play as members of the United Nations and debate the formation of a Jewish state. They create national flags, research their nation's stance, create proposals, and form voting blocks. Students hold a two-day meeting of...
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Learning About Islam

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils discover how Muslim teens are affected by people's misconceptions about Islam. They see a Muslim teen's point of view on Islam and how it is portrayed in Western society and write a letter to Muslim youth group.
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Interactive
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Context Clues that Define

For Students 6th - 7th
In this context clues worksheet, students read the sentences and passages and use context clues to find the correct answer for the 10 online questions.
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Colonization: Africa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars analyze maps of Africa. They label physical features, tribal kingdoms, and European settlements, among other topics on the maps. They write reflective paragraphs on their work.
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Website
United Nations

United Nations: The Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official page for The Middle East from the United Nations. You will find up-to-the-minute reports by the Secretary-General, Security Council, General Assembly as well as news on relief efforts and links to more UN information...
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Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Middle East 1916 2001: A Documentary

For Students 9th - 10th
Yale Law School does an excellent job in presenting historical documents centered around the Middle East crisis beginning with the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement up to present day UN resolutions. This site provides a complete timeline that...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Seminar on Politics and Conflict in the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Exploring the history and changes in the politics and economics in the Middle East, rely on some of these resources to enhance lessons.
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CBS

Cbs News: Middle East Countries

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses each country in the Middle East and how it is affected by the problems that are going on in the region. Click on the tiny map in the upper left-hand corner to access the list of countries.
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Website
The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post covers the top stories occurring in the Middle East. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Cold War in Asia and the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview outlining the Cold War conflict spread as Communist government's took over in China, Korea and the Middle East.
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Other

Awesome Library: Middle East Conflict Why?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site that gives tons of information about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Includes the views of both the Israelis and the Palestinians in a very balanced way.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Questions on the Middle East

For Students 3rd - 8th
A series of questions asked by young children on the various problems in the Middle East. Examples are questions on why there is fighting, what is role of UN and much more. (20 July 2006)
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Other

Jcpa: A Commodity in Scarcity: Politics of Water in the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from 1994 discusses the issue of water scarcity in the Middle East. It describes the problem and proposes solutions.
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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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