What can individuals do to give peace a chance in the Middle East? Through a series of activities including viewing segments from a PBS video, class members learn about the complex history of the conflict and about efforts to promote peace. 

Concepts

israel, the arab-israeli conflict, palestine, conflict, conflicts, global conflicts, middle east conflicts

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use to conclude a study of England's role in the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Balfour Declaration, and the creation of the State of Israel

Classroom Considerations

• The resource comes with a warning that the materials may be sensitive for some students; therefore, preview the lesson to determine whether the materials are suitable for your classroom

Pros

• The detailed plan includes links to websites and interactive activities that provide more information about the conflict

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.7 RI.9-10.8 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.7 RI.11-12.8