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Seventh Grade Social Studies Quiz
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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Writing a Play about Immigrant Life in America
Students research why immigrants came to America and the processes involved in the settlement. They write a script for a short play explaining the causes for immigration and situations that immigrants found themselves in.
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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...
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Breaking News English: Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors
In this English worksheet, students read "Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Israel
The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Israel. Also links to maps from other online sources.
Other
Rock Island Books: Map of the Holy Land in the Time of Jesus
A map of the ancient land of Judea and Samaria as it was during the life of Jesus. The locations are given the traditional names.
Other
Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East
Keep up to date with the everchanging Middle East Region. The Middle East has been a tangled web of alliances since WWI. These maps attempt to make sense out of the this often confusing area. The 7 maps show the relationships among...
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Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Map of Israel and Surrounding Countries
Excellent colorful map of Israel and the surrounding countries.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Israel
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Israel. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
University of Texas at Austin
Map of the West Bank
A colorful political map of the West Bank of the Jordan River. Shows shrines, mines, antiquities sites, bordering countries, Israeli civilian and military areas,roads, and razed villages. Map reflects the territory in 1992.
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Ut Legacy Library: Map of the Gaza Strip
A colorful map of the Gaza Strip (1991) showing the 1950 Armistice Line, Israeli military and civilian areas, highways, etc.
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.
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...
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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Israel
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Israel, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Israel
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.
Other
Key Way: Why Babylon?
Describes the fall of Israel and Judah to the Babylonians in 721 BC, and 586 BC. Includes map.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Line of June 4, 1967
Discusses the history of the demarcation lines between Israel and Syria--lines which in part caused the June War.
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Map of 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.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
Other
Le Monde Diplomatique: The First Arab Israeli War (1948 1949)
This site provides maps of the attacks and counter-attacks during the First Arab-Israeli War.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: West Bank
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of West Bank, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Un Resolution 181: 1947 Partition
The map shows the partition of Israel according to UN Resolution 181 in 1947.