Activity

Simulation on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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This Simulation on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict activity also includes:

Why do Israel and Palestine have a history of conflict? Learners find out by participating in a simulation. They work through a scenario and take on one of 27–30 roles. They put themselves in the shoes of people from Israel, Palestine, or as mediators to understand the position of all three perspectives.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend learning by assigning pupils to create a report, including helpful graphs or charts, on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
  • Differentiate for English learners by giving them more time on the simulation
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires teachers to print and hand out several documents
Pros
  • Keeps pupils engaged
  • Provides a relevant scenario to help build an understanding of global politics and history
Cons
  • None
Common Core