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Written Response: Jewish immigration to Palestine
Examine Jewish and Arab sovereignty as it relates to the control of Palestine. Pupils read a passage explaining the history of the conflict, then write a 10-sentence paragraph describing what they would do if they were a member of the...
Curated OER
A Statistical Look at Jewish History
Students complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the United...
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Ancient Israelites Part 1
Young historians are given a thorough introduction to ancient Middle East geography and the patriarchs of ancient Israel with a PowerPoint presentation and supplemental worksheets. Topics covered include Abraham as the...
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The Ancient Middle East
The foundations of Christianity and Judaism are detailed in these slides, accompanied by bright, vivid pictures and maps. This presentation would successfully supplement a lesson on world religions or to contextualize the history of the...
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History.
Eighth graders study the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages by completing activities. In this research analysis lesson, 8th graders look at different websites to figure out Jewish populations in different situations.
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Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Your class can follow along with this PowerPoint to learn about all the triumphs and defeats that led to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Each slide contains key information related to Roman rule, law, religion, philosophy,...
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Religion and Globalization
Students consider the influence of religious values in global perspectives. In this global issues lesson, students research noted articles and documents about globalization, discuss the implications of living in a global society, and...
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Unit on Religion and Globalization
In this religion instructional activity, students examine the role of religion and globalization. They discover the differences in attitudes toward globalization in different religions. They also examine how globalization has helped to...
Other
University of Southern Maine: Biblical Jewish Diaspora
This site interprets the ancient documents that recorded Jewish diaspora. Discover the trails of these ancient peoples from throughout history. Interesting information about ancient Jewish and African cultures.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Jewish Diaspora
Defines the Jewish Diaspora and provides a map indicating its locations.
PBS
Pbs: Simon Schama: The Story of the Jews: Explore the Diaspora: Visual Timeline
A timeline beginning in 587 B.C.E. when the Jews are exiled into Babylonia through persecution under the Roman Empire on through the Crusades, World War II up to the construction of the "Separation Wall." This thorough resource follows...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Jewish History to the Middle Ages
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.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moroccan Synagogues: A Survey
A nice survey of the many Jewish synagogues found in Morocco. Many of them were built during the Jewish Diaspora.
PBS
Pbs|cet: The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama
Simon Schama travels through three thousand years of Jewish history across Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Bermuda, and into the United States. Notable historical data and images are presented through an interactive map.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ashkenazi
Wikipedia entry for Ashkenazi Jews, descendants of Jews from Germany, Poland, Austria, and Eastern Europe.