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Two Cultures, One Home: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Over Land in the Middle East

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Learners research the 50 Years War and analyze the conflict through the point of view of both sides They attempt to develop a plan to bring peace to the region of Israel.
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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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Colonialism/The Arab/Israeli Conflict

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Investigate critical historical issues using primary source documents then gather and evaluate information regarding the Jewish and Arab claims to land in Israel. Learners use their findings to prepare detailed timelines of events during...
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Hope vs. History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.  In this World History lesson, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of...
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Fascinating Figures: The Middle East from the 20th Century to Present

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the leaders of the Middle East. In this Middle East instructional activity, students read biographies regarding featured twentieth century leaders of Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and...
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Reign of Terror?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research acts of terrorism around the world over the past thirty years to create a visual timeline of these events for the classroom.
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Pope John Paul II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. For this world history lesson, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and...
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A Peaceless Land: Conflict Continues in the Middle East

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the conflict in the Middle East. They discover the history of the region to better explain why there is conflict in the region. They also analyze the political negotiations that have occured over the years.
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God's People Enter the Promised Land

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils discover the role of God in Israel's government and create a timeline of the significant events during a given biblical era.  In this Israel's history lesson, students research seven major events of a given era and write them...
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A Time for Rebuilding

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.
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Ancient Rome: Map Work

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders participate in activities that require them to examine the history , political structure, chronology, and significant figures of the empire.
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Istanbul

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom display.
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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.