Curated OER
The Ancient Middle East
Build wonder as you explore the ancient Middle East (Near East, actually). With pictures and maps aplenty, the slide show briefly describes ancient Hebrews, Palestine, and Jerusalem. Famous rulers such as King Solomon, Moses, Herod, and...
Curated OER
Jerusalem: An early history
Provide ample information outlining the early history and shifts in power in Jerusalem. This slide-show is a basic time line of the politics, powers, and destruction that became Jerusalem over a period of 300 years. Topics covered:...
Curated OER
An Ancient Revolution: The Written Word
Students examine the Bible, one of the earliest written sources, as a compilation of narratives, and search the resources on the HERITAGE DVD-ROM for historical "proof" as well as create their own stories and scripts based on ancient...
Annenberg Foundation
Teaching Geography: Workshop 4—North Africa/Southwest Asia
Can Jerusalem be equitably organized? Can Israel and Palestine be successfully partitioned? Part one of a two-part workshop looks at the geo-political history of Jerusalem while Part two investigates Egypt's dependence of the Nile River...
Curated OER
History Lesson Plan: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Pupils explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this Middle Eastern history lesson, students discover the ancient and contemporary history of Palestine in a lecture format. Pupils research primary and secondary sources regarding the...
Curated OER
History of the Masons
Students are divided into groups and follow directions of their group leaders and complete a worksheet while on site.
Curated OER
Catholic Church & Crusades
In this Roman Catholic Church and the Crusades study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 2 reflection questions.
Curated OER
The Rise of Islam
In this Islamic medicine worksheet, students read about the rise of Islam and the history of medicine within the culture. Students read 5 passages.
American Museum of Natural History
Einstein in Time
Einstein sure had an interesting life. Using a remote learning resource, pupils examine a timeline of Einstein's life. They learn about the major scientific discoveries as well as humanitarian and social work. Additionally, they read...
Curated OER
Peace and Perspective through Poetry: The Dream of Peace in the Middle East
Students use poetry to understand conflict in the Middle East. In this poetry lesson, students read persona poems and use the poetry and a novel as mentor text to guide their own poem about peace in the Middle East.
Other
Holyland Corporation: Holyland Model of Ancient Jerusalem
A reconstruction of Jerusalem at the time of the second temple, with photographs of important sites.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Jerusalem, Around Ad 100
A plan of ancient Jerusalem around AD 100, showing the walls of the city and places of historic interest.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Jerusalem
An illustration of ancient Jerusalem.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Holy Crusades
This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Imfa: Jerusalem the Eternal City
A pictorial tour from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the most famous of Jerusalem's archaeological sites starting with the "City of David," and ending with the "Western Wall," the only wall of the temple mount left standing after...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Mfa: Temples of Jerusalem in Islam
This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article which discusses the role of the Temples of Jerusalem in the religion Islam and whether or not they existed. This argument has been used in the negotiations between...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Times of Pompey and Caesar:the Rise of Pompey
In a passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, we learn of the military brilliance of Pompey.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Romans' Sack of Jerusalem
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
Other
The Latter Rain: The Temple of Jerusalem
A complete discussion of the Temple of Jerusalem is found at this site. The focus is history and use. You'd better get your pen and paper ready for note-taking!
Other
The Noble Sanctuary Online Guide
This site presents a detailed guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif, the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem. Content includes a history of the area, as well as detailed information on various aspects of the sanctuary including the "Dome of the Rock."
Other
The Temples of Jerusalem
A history of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem and its later replacement by a second temple which was destroyed in 70 C.E. during the revolt against Rome. In addition the history of the Western Wall is also given.
Other
War of the Jews: The History of Destruction of Jerusalem
The large selection of excerpts from the history of Flavius Josephus, the well known Jewish historian who chronicled the revolt of the Jewish people in 70 C.E. against the Romans.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Jerusalem in Nehemiah's Time, Around Ad 35
A plan of ancient Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah and of the Gospels, showing the walls of the city and places of historic interest. - Smith, 1911.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Vespasian
This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.