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Hope vs. History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.  For this World History lesson, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main events...
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Claims of Ownership in Israel/Palestine

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Israeli/Palestinian conflict worksheet, students complete a timeline that features claims of land ownership in Israel.
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Israel Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Israel worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about Israel by using the word bank given. Students complete 7 sentences.
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Project-Based Learning: Israel

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this Middle Eastern history lesson, students participate in 4 weekly activities that require them to research the conflict and presents their findings to their classmates.
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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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Palestinian town and villages

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are associated with Palestine and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Dawn by Elie Wiesel

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students have a better comprehension of the personal struggle of a survivor and the events which led to the establishment of the sovereign nation of Israel. They recognize the historical context for the events of the book. Students...
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Peace Signs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review the peace process in Israel and examine recent steps towards peace. They research key figures, events and policies since Israel's statehood in 1948.
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Buying Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the financial and political relationship between the Palestinian Authority and Middle Eastern countries.
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Golda Meir: Israeli Political Leader

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners 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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Israel/Palestine and Saudi Arabia

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine governmental structures in place around the world. In this political systems lesson plan, 7th graders discuss components of a modern economy, and read two articles. Students answer questions after reading articles...
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Creating the Modern Middle East

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine the creation of the Middle East and how the Ottoman Turks attempted to unite the peoples of the Middle East. They discuss why European powers took control of the nations in southwest Asia and how the creation of Israel...
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World Conflicts Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students role play reporters for ESL TV News.They research and report on one serious conflict happening in the world today. A fact sheet is missing some information, which the group finds on the internet and presents to the class.
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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the political aspects of the U.S. position in the Middle East, considering, for example, Truman's position in view of the 1948 presidential election. They examine a telegram sent by the Secretary of State, George C....
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Unsettling Plans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that...
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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the National Arvhives to evaluate the United States' recognition of the state of Israel.