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A Ray of Hope? Lesson PlanA Ray of Hope? Lesson Plan
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Students examine the roles of different leaders in the Middle East, the United Nations Security Proposal 242 and recognition of Israel by its Arab neighbors, and then debate the current Saudi proposal for peace in the Middle East.

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the middle east, the united nations

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middle east, united nations, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2002
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