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Curated OER

Etc: Land of the Hebrews, 971 931 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Hebrew lands in the time of King Solomon, around 971 to 931 BC. The map shows the land of Canaan, with the boundaries of Phoenicia, Israel, Philistia, and Judah, the important coastal cities of Sidon, Tyre, Joppa, Ashdod,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Jerusalem, Around Ad 100

For Students 9th - 10th
A plan of ancient Jerusalem around AD 100, showing the walls of the city and places of historic interest.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Palestine, With Detail of Old Jerusalem, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Palestine, with an inset of Old Jerusalem, intended for use in Bible studies.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Yom Kippur War

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn the history of the Yom Kippur War when Egypt and Syria attacked Israel. Israel fought back.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustration of ancient Jerusalem.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Hebrew Manuscript

For Students 9th - 10th
A papyrus of the first century A.D., containing the Ten Commandments. It was discovered in Egypt.-Webster, 1913
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Other

The Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Providing insight to current issues in the Jewish-Canadian community, this resource provides selections of relevant news articles relating to Jewish issues in Canada. There are also a large collection of web links relating to...
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eLanguage

E Language: Hebrew Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, illustrated introduction to Israel that tells of its language, history, and landscape.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Hungary and Suez Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen summarizes political turning points of 1956, giving detail on the Soviet and American political desires shown in their responses to Israel's attack of Egypt.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Philistines

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores the Biblical history of the Philistines, a tribe of people, seen as enemies to the Israelites. It was to this group that Goliath belonged. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
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Curated OER

Blintzes Are a Favorite Sweet Treat of Jews Around the World. Epd Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Israel, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Suez Crisis

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn the history of the Suez Crisis during the Cold War. A fight over control of the Suez Canal involving Egypt, Israel, Britain, and France.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Yasser Arafat Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed biography from The Nobel Foundation on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), which includes information on both Arafa's personal life and public career. Included is a "Selected Bibliography," for further reading and research.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Golan Heights

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the Golan Heights includes: an overview of the geography, geology, maps, statistics, and history. Also, a section on the Golan Heights Law of December 14, 1981 is included. Please know that some statistical information may...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Lebanon

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC discusses the country of Lebanon which is at the center of much of the conflict in the Middle East. Gives an overview of its history, talks about its leadership, provides a timeline of key events, and links to other key stories.
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Curated OER

Epd Photos: Felafel "Sandwich" With Tahini Sauce

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Israeli Press Logos

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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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: The Moabite Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Found in 1868 at Diban, east of the Dead Sea. The monument records the victory of Mesha, king of Moab, over the united armies of Israel and Judah, about 850 B.C. The inscription, consisting of 34 lines, is one of the most ancient...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Jerusalem in Nehemiah's Time, Around Ad 35

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Arab Israeli Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
History timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict provides an overview of historical events behind the clashes between Palestine and Israel.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Oracles

For Students 9th - 10th
This article defines the nature of Oracles and examines how they fit in the culture of ancient times, including the Biblical era of the prophets, such as Isaiah. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
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Israeli Troops in Jerusalem During Six Day War

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR brings us excellent coverage on the Conflict that has gone on for nearly a century. This is a seven part series beginning with the vision of Theodor Herzl and the First Zionist Congress.

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