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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

The United States and the Recognition of Israel: A Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline showing actions and statements of the United States showing their aid in creating Israel.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Israelis

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

Annenberg Learner: Israel Development Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline shows the development of Israel throughout the 20th century to the present. Follow Israel from the British control of the region in 1917, to its founding in 1948, to events immediately following September 11.
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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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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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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Law of Return Passed in 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Israeli law encouraging Jewish immigration to Israel.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Nechama Leibowitz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Jewish Virtual Library. Leibowitz (1905-1997 CE) was a professor at Tel Aviv University known for her love of the Bible, and her thought provoking questions when teaching her students.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: American Position on Partition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library describes the evidence of America's support of plans to partition Palestine and discusses why some Americans opposed the idea.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Jewish Population of Israel as Percentage of World Jewish Population

For Students 9th - 10th
The Central Bureau of Statistics presents a chart from 1882-2000 of the Jewish Population in Israel and across the world.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Immigration to Israel: 1948 1995

For Students 9th - 10th
A table showing the numbers of immigrants to Israel listed by country of origin.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Other

Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis vs. Palestinians

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that describes the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Discussion questions and background information are given to help students begin informed discussion about the conflict. (2008)
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Other

Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: Israelis & Palestinians

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Case studies that provide information about the conflict in Israel between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Encourages students to debate and discuss the conflict and try to come up with a solution to the problem. (2011)
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Minority Communities of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the diverse populations of Arabs or Arab-speaking groups residing in Israel.
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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...
Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Arab Israeli Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive look at the history of the conflict between the Arabs and the Israeli people, written from the Jewish perspective. The site is creatively set up as it is divided into different sections and presents myths and rebuttals.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Elijah

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible Tutor site is a very short description of the major contributions of the Hebrew prophet Elijah. This site includes links to scriptural references about Elijah as well as a link to Elisha, his successor.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Jonah

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BibleTutor is a short look at Jonah, a character in the Hebrew Scriptures. This site includes links to sites with related information.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Gideon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a great description of Gideon that highlights his role as a judge. Includes links to the Bible verses where he is mentioned in Judges and shows a picture of where his battle took place.