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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Thomas Edison's Places of Invention

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by Paul Israel from the Prototype newsletter discusses the various laboratories used by Thomas Edison as he was developing his inventions.
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Other

American Jewish Historical Society: Timeline of American Soviet Jewry Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
In the late 1800's and most of the 1900's countries made many efforts to help Jews in the Soviet Union gain freedom to practice their faith. Countries such as the United States and Israel offered exile to many Jews to escape the...
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Other

Harvard Medical School: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center site offers a comprehensive look at MRI exam phases, preparation, technology, equipment, safety, and research. Images and labeled diagrams are also provided on this site.
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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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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Conversion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the requirements for conversion to Judaism. Also discusses how different branches of Judaism view conversion. Touches on Israel's view of conversion.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Zionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information and documentation regarding Zionism, the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Content ranges...
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Bericha

For Students 9th - 10th
Bericha, meaning escape, became the main goal of survivors after the Holocaust. Many had no home or community to return to. Underground networks helped these displaced people find homes in other countries, many in Israel. Read background...
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes Jewish life in the Middle Ages with a focus on the Diaspora, the widespread dispersion of Jews outside of the Land of Israel. With links to additional resources.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Lost Tribes of Israel, Dna

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate how fingerprinting works, determine what sorts of evidence and questions are important in deciding a court case and understand the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial.
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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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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Sea of Gennesareth or Galilee, 1881

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1881 of the Sea of Gennesareth, also known as the Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias, the largest freshwater lake in Israel. The map shows the cities and towns on the shores of the lake, roads, terrain features, rivers and...
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Curated OER

Israeli Press Logos

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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Curated OER

Epd Photos: Felafel "Sandwich" With Tahini Sauce

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Writing fix.com: Song Inspired Color Poetry

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Front cover of the album Facing Future by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish v Irtual Library: The Monarchy

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the monarchy of Palestine, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Discusses the monarchs Saul, Solomon, and David.
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Other

Menorah Ministries: The Star of David

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description and history of the famous Hebrew symbol. The article states that the symbol can not be traced to King David himself but that the use of hexagrams was found in Jewish magic dating back to the 6th century C.E.
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Other

Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin the Dean of American Songwriters

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.
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BBC

Bbc News: Golda Meir

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life of Israeli Prime Minister, Golda Meir.
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Other

Press Display Real Newspapers on Your Pc

For Students 9th - 10th
PressDisplay offers image captures of entire newspapers from 40 different countries. Select a country, then a newspaper, and view the entire contents of that newspaper online.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Obama's Cairo Speech Calls for New Beginning With Muslim World

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt to the Muslim world asking for more acceptance and peaceful relations between the regions. (June 4, 2009)
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Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the differences between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews from this site.
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Other

Insightful Interaction: Visualizations

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of interactive visualizations that were produced through analysis of economic, political, and market research data. Topics are diverse, e.g., military spending and trade, immigration, consumer spending, crime, unemployment,...
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Other

The Bible and Archaeology: King David's Reign: A Nation United

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of King David's rise to power in Jerusalem and his significance.
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Other

Metrocosm: 7 Maps to Help Make Sense of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
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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