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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
The state of Israel came into formal existence on 14 May 1948. The United States recognized the new state on the same day, and the Soviet Union followed on 18 May. On 15 May 1948 the new state was invaded by the armies of Egypt, Iraq,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Israel and Palestinian Territories

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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Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.
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BBC

Bbc: Week of 8 4 14: Partial Ceasefire Underway in Gaza

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the limited ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.
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BBC

Bbc: Gaza in Turmoil

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 19, 2004, analysis of the problems Gaza is experiencing due to a struggle for power between Arafat loyalists and those who want to reform the Palestinian Authority.
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Other

Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....
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BBC

Bbc: Israel Seizes Hamas Legislators

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the June 2006 Israeli efforts to obtain freedom for a captured soldier in Gaza.
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Curated OER

Ut Legacy Library: Map of the Gaza Strip

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A colorful map of the Gaza Strip (1991) showing the 1950 Armistice Line, Israeli military and civilian areas, highways, etc.
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New York Times

New York Times: Trading Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map that shows the conflict in Israel and Hezbollah. There is a timeline at the side of the map that shows different events that occurred on different days. Click on an event and it will move the map to where it happened....
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Menachem Begin Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives a detailed biography on Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel until 1983.
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BBC

Bbc News: Israel Expels Gaza Strip Settlers

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite wide-spread resistance, Jewish settlers moved out of Gaza faster than was first projected. Article is dated 8/17/05.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Oslo Peace Accords: Declaration of Principles

For Students 9th - 10th
An online text of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords between Israel and the Palestinians. This was the beginning of the recent attempts of peace between the two groups.
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New York Times

New York Times: Interactive Graphic: Attacks, Day by Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an interactive map that shows the day by day attacks that have occurred in Lebanon, Israel, and the Gaza Strip. Ot provides information about each attack, when/where it occurred, and gives information about by how...
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Other

Awesome Library: Middle East Conflict Why?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site that gives tons of information about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Includes the views of both the Israelis and the Palestinians in a very balanced way.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Anwar Al Sadat

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Israeli Disengagement Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the plan for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The first forced evacuation of settlers began on August 17, 2005 and was completed on September 12, 2005. Palestinian and Israeli opinions of the pull-out are provided.
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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Palestine.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Palestinians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Palestinians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle East nation of Palestine. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, tourism, economy, and government. There are...
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Geographypods

Geographypods:freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: Competing Demands for Freshwater

For Students 11th - 12th
This learning module examines conflicting demands for fresh water around the world. It looks at the water resources that are available, water scarcity, and local and international conflicts over water. Specific cases are explored,...
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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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