Curated OER
War and Peace
Students explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.
Curated OER
Holocaust Remembrance Day
In this Holocaust Remembrance Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Wikipedia
In this Wikipedia worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Prisoners
In this North Pole activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: History & Highlights
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a quick look at the history of Israel. Use the blue toolbar at the top to read about biblical times, foreign domination, and statehood. Clicking on the underlined words will take you to even...
Other
Akhlah: Tribes of Israel
Resource highlights the tribes of Israel (alphabetically from Asher and Benjamin to Simeon and Zebulun) with detailed paragraphs provided on each individual tribe. A chart is also given demonstrating each tribes' place around the...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Shimon Peres
A biography of Shimon Peres, the ninth President of Israel. He served a total of forty-eight years in Israel's Parliament and held many different posts, including twice as Prime Minister. He also won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1994...
Other
Menorah Ministries: The Star of David
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Origins of Israel
Learning module on the origins of Israel in which students explore the foundations of Abrahmic religions. Module include lesson materials, video, and lecture notes.
Other
Al Ahram Weekly: Chronology of First Arab Israeli War
Al-Ahram Weekly, a publication based in Cairo, provides a timeline of events leading up to the formation of Israel and the First Arab-Israeli War. Includes pictures and a copy of the Balfour Declaration.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Israel: Origins of Zionizm
Provides history of Zionism. End of article discusses Orthodox Jews' problems with Zionism.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Pickens, Israel
This encyclopedia article, taken from the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, details the political history of Israel Pickens, who played important roles in the early political development of both North Carolina and Alabama.
Internet Infidels
Old Testament Life and Literature: The History of David
This is an excellent scholarly work on the story of King David. It includes perspectives on his life, theological significance and related issues.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Israel
Features an overview of the history of Israel from 750 BC to modern times. By clicking on any tab above the maps you can learn about topics such as flags, geography, travel, and more.
Other
Theology.edu: Israel and the Assyrians
A history of Israel and the Assyrians, from the decline of Damascus to the fall of Samaria.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Nation of Israel: C. 1200 586 b.c.
Learning module in which AP history teacher, Tom Richey, tells the story of the ancient Israelites illuminating the significant impact they had on the region and the world. Includes unit material, lecture notes, videos and primary sources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Jewish History From Biblical to Modern Times
Outlining the history of Judaism, find a broad collection of resources to enhance lessons and discussions.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories
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.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Canaan and Ancient Israel
This online exhibit tells the story of these people using the artifacts they left behind.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages
Summarizes Jewish life in the Middle Ages with a focus on the Diaspora, the widespread dispersion of Jews outside of the Land of Israel. With links to additional resources.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Mfa: Jerusalem in Old Map and Views
Resource provides the contents of an exhibition in Israel on the history of the city of Jerusalem through maps. It starts with the oldest map, a mosaic known as the "Madaba Mosaic," found in Jordan and goes to the 19th century. Click on...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Second Temple Period
This site from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides an article on the history of one part of Jerusalem called the "Upper City," during the period of King Herod and into the Roman period. Includes a nice description of a house...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Israel
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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