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East Asian Study Seminar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research and experience the culture of Zen Buddhism. They engage the practice of meditation by practicing themselves in a variety of contexts with different cultural readings.
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Dissecting the Media

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine an editorial point of view in journalism and explore how this contributes to the West's understanding of events in the Middle East. They discuss the concepts of objectivity and subjectivity, and how tone and vocabulary,...
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Rising Tensions Over The Nile River Basin

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze the concept of global commons dilemma.  In this investigative instructional activity students read an article on the Middle East Media Research Institute and answer questions accordingly. 
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Culture Ads

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars examine cultural differences in picture books. In this cultural diversity lesson, students identify cultural differences in picture books about children from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and...
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Dying to be a Martyr

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate different religions related to Israel and analyze why the Middle East conflict began and still continues today.  In this religious studies lesson students discuss religion and explain why groups sometimes turn to...
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Breaking News: International Coalition Attacks Libya (March 20th, 2011)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore current events by completing a list of worksheet activities. In this Libyan history instructional activity, students read a news article discussing the problems with Gaddafi in Libya and the effect it is having in the...
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Lesson 1: Fight the Flu: Seeing

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
The flu has been a deadly epidemic many times in the past. By examining technological innovations throughout history, then simulating the spread of disease from person to person through a classroom investigation, and finishing up with...
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Middle Ages Traveler

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this map worksheet, students are given three maps of France to use to answer multiple choice questions. Students complete an activity from the perspective of a Middle Ages traveler.
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The Odds of Dying During a Plague

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore plagues in the middle ages. In this social studies instructional activity, 6th graders examine the impact of deadly plagues on past societies and how the governments were forced to make drastic changes in response...
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Peace in Palestine?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders imagine themselves to be one of the characters listed in the simulation handout imbedded in this plan. In character, and working in groups, 7th graders simulate a conversation that would be held around the table, in each...
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War and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.
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Imagining a United Nations Coffee Break

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars demonstrate basic knowledge of modern Middle Eastern history, politics, and political figures. They assess the validity of generalizations and stereotypes that impede the Middle East peace process.
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The Ottoman Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare the basic religious beliefs/and value systems of the three major religions that developed in the Middle East. Each group focuses on one of the religions, then reports to the rest of the class.
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The Palestinian/Israeli Peace Process

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research the history of the conflict in the Middle East and why the peace process is so complex. They step out of their "comfort zone" and examine both the Palestinian and Israeli perspectives of the conflict with an open mind....
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Journalism: Potential Bias

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate a current event involving the United States from different journalistic viewpoints. They compare a Western newspaper with one from the Middle East and submit written evaluations noting agreements and disagreements in...
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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the political aspects of the U.S. position in the Middle East, considering, for example, Truman's position in view of the 1948 presidential election. They examine a telegram sent by the Secretary of State, George C....
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The Search for Mid-East Peace

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders demonstrate an understanding of the competing forces and their demands in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process by completing a "Force Field Analysis" (developed by John Rossi at Virginia Commonwealth University) and by...
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Electronic Cultural Exchange Project

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the life of Chinese teens in China's largest and wealthiest city, Shangai. They compare and contrast their life with those of American teens.
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Transportation in East Asia

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in research about the subject of transportation in Eastern Asia. The size of countries and population pose challenges that are studied and reflected upon in student writings from the information found.
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The life of William Ah Ket - Building bridges between East and West

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the story of William Ah Ket, an Australian-born Chinese man who became a respected leader in the community in the early twentieth century. This story is used as the context for research, vocabulary development and creative...
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East Asian Studies Seminar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the economic impact of Hong Kong and Shanghai. They research the political and social importance of each city. After completing research, pupils create a presentation supporting their view of which city will be the...
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Distances Between Houses

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This resource sneaks in the math so your learners will be adding and subtracting positive and negatives on a number line while thinking they are mapping out houses. The activity starts by putting houses the appropriate distance away from...
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Sun and Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
How is the Earth's weather created? Middle schoolers will explain how the Sun's energy is transformed into different forms. They will perform mathematical calculations of volume, mass, and temperature. They they will explain the...
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Salt of the Earth: A Caddo Industry in Arkansas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the history of the Caddo Salt Industry found in Arkansas. Along with learning about how salt deposits formed in Arkansas, learners study the process of salt production and how valuable salt is as a natural...

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