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Curated OER

Istanbul

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom display.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Terror in Spain

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Terror in Spain," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 9 true or false questions about the selection.
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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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reducing Bias

For Teachers 11th - 12th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Refugees' Experiences in Countries of Asylum: "What's in a name"?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the term stereotype.  In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders analyze posters on racism.  Students watch news reports on racism and stereotyping. 
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Mandate

For Students 9th - 10th
In July 1922, recognizing "the historical connection of the Jewish people with Palestine," Great Britain was called upon to facilitate the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine-Eretz Israel (Land of Israel). This...
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Handout
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

The United States and the Recognition of Israel: A Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline showing actions and statements of the United States showing their aid in creating Israel.
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Handout
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library: The U. S. Recognizes Israel: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the background for why Britain finally turned Palestine over to the United Nations to solve the problem of an Israeli state. Click on hyperlink to access a timeline of events.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Position on Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides the text of a statement made by Herschel V. Johnson, United States, The Deputy Representative to the United Nations, announces the United States' support of partitioning Palestine but...
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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Handout
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Palestine.
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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
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
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Recognition of the State of Israel: Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A large primary source collection from the Harry Truman Library; communications surrounding the establishment of the state of Israel.
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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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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle East nation of Palestine. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are...
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guide to Israel & the Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
A guide to the problems between Israel and the Palestinians. Various topics are explored such as how Palestine was created, the reason for the violence, and more. (21 August 2009)
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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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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israel Is Not an Apartheid State

For Students 9th - 10th
The author analyzes the treatment of Palestinians by attempting to identify and discuss democratic practice which provides equality, and would serve to make Israel unlike an apartheid state.
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Handout
Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Palestine/israel and the Eastern Question

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion on the anti-Semitism which gave rise to the Zionist movement and how the leaders hoped to help the Jews.
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Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

50th Anniversary of the Creation of the State of Israel,

For Students 9th - 10th
An online presentation of historically significant documents and pictures from the recognition of Israel by the US.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British Restrictions on Jewish Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
A survey of British policies restricting Jewish immigration into the British mandate of Palestine. Includes a table of Jewish immigration numbers from 1919-1941.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Israel and Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video features Majdi Amer, a 25-year-old Palestinian, who describes the daily state of violence and conflict in Israel and the occupied territories.
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Website
Other

Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....

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