Curated OER
The Arab-Israeli Wars (1956-present)
A striking contrast of Israel in 1947 versus 1949 begins this presentation, helping to set the context of the ongoing strife between the Arab and Israeli peoples throughout the 20th (and 21st) centuries. Providing a good background to...
Curated OER
Israel and Palestine: The Roots of Conflict
High schoolers examine the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this world conflict activity, students research print and Internet sources about the roots of the conflict and the status of the conflict today. High schoolers use...
Curated OER
Terrorism: What's in a Word?
High schoolers read selected articles and discuss various definitions of terrorism. They create a chekclist of their definitions. Students listen as the teacher reads several scenarios aloud and decide if the incident would count as...
Curated OER
Filmstrip Worksheet: After World War II
In this World War II filmstrip activity, students review a film about the war as they respond to 15 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is included.
Curated OER
History Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, students study 10 words pertaining to the Middle East conflict. Students find the words in a word hunt. Some examples in the word bank are multiple words such as "handscutoff."
Curated OER
Global Review/World Leaders
Students are given a world leader to research a week before participating in a class game. Using the internet, they discover their major contribution to history and the time period and location in which they lived. They present their...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Menachem Begin Biography
This site from ibiblio.org gives a detailed biography on Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel until 1983.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: History
Read a concise history of Egypt, covering the times of pre-pharaonic Egypt up to current times. Find out about the pharaohs, Turkish occupation, British control, and Egypt today. Includes brief information on the Muslim Brotherhood in...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Camp David Accords; September 17, 1978
The text of the Camp David Accords with hypertext links to relevant documents.
Curated OER
Ibiblio.org: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
Curated OER
Ibiblio.org: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
Curated OER
Ibiblio.org: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
Curated OER
Ibiblio.org: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Searching for a Framework
An excellent documentary on the Camp David Accords from ibiblio.org. Site provides content on the Israeli State, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, American Diplomatic Efforts, Carter Administration Effort, Negotiations, and the Camp David...
Other
Al Mashriq: Naguib Mahfouz
Article describes Mahfouz and his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1989. Includes pictures and links to related information.
Other
Orthodox Union: Menachem Begin
Very thorough account of the life of Menachem Begin, the 6th Prime Minister of Israel, detailing his many accomplishments.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Yom Kippur War
Kids learn the history of the Yom Kippur War when Egypt and Syria attacked Israel. Israel fought back.
Other
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum: The Camp David Accords
Complete information on the Camp David Accords includes the Framework for Peace in the Middle East, the Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel, and the Camp David Accords after Twenty-Five Years.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Menachem Begin Biographical
This site from the Nobel Foundation of the Nobel eMuseum allows you to read about Menachem Begin (1913-1992 CE), who shared the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize with Mohamed Anwar al-Sadat. This article includes a general overview of Begin's...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
New York Times
New York Times: Hosni Mubarak News
[Free Registration/Login Required] A political biography of current Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak from his climb to power to his long reign as Egypt's leader. His policies and political views are discussed as well. (July 10, 2009)
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Camp David Accords, Framework for Peace
A tour of the preparation for, and the day-by-day events of the Camp David negotiations from Ibiblio.org. At times, the summary of events is linked to the Presidential "Daily Diary" showing the president's daily activities. Read about...
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.