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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

End of Mandates and the Middle East

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the original mandates of the League of Nations regarding the Middle East. They listen to a lecture/PowerPoint presentation on the end of the mandate system, and complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet that...
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PPT
Curated OER

New Nations, New Problems: 1914-1922

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Take a moment between your World War I and World War II units for this presentation, which focuses on the territorial implications and changes after the end of World War I. Your class will appreciate the radical loss of land and power of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stop Signs

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research the positions of different interested parties regarding the current escalation of violence in Israel and the Occupied Territories. They formulate proposals to take part in a "Stop All Violence" emergency intervention.
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Lesson Plan
Foreign Policy Research Institute

Imperialism, Arab Nationalism and World War I

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Continued conflict in the Middle East makes this instructional activity relevant, and the inclusion of a critique of Lawrence of Arabia might increase student interest in a potentially challenging topic. The resource includes a solid...
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Curated OER

Colonialism/The Arab/Israeli Conflict

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Investigate critical historical issues using primary source documents then gather and evaluate information regarding the Jewish and Arab claims to land in Israel. Learners use their findings to prepare detailed timelines of events during...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Written Response: Jewish immigration to Palestine

For Students 10th - 11th
Examine Jewish and Arab sovereignty as it relates to the control of Palestine. Pupils read a passage explaining the history of the conflict, then write a 10-sentence paragraph describing what they would do if they were a member of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sports Franchises: The Demographic Dimension

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners examine how U.S. population patterns have changed over time. Using the growth of major league baseball to illustrate these patterns, students create maps, examine regional migration patterns, and make predictions for the future.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.