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Grade Range: 6 - 8
A lesson that uses the original partition of Israel in 1947 to examine the cultural conflicts in the middle east. Students use a series of role plays to understand the issues and emotions that abound in the region. This lesson plan was one of the winners in a lesson plan contest sponsored by TeachersFirst. TeachersFirst editors have added technology options where appropriate.
In the Classroom
The lesson plan includes student handouts and technology options for students to share their projects in several ways. Teachers can easily differentiate the challenge level of projects by specifying which tools to use. Include this lesson as part of your activities to teach empathy for others.
At Home
Read the information in this lesson plan. Then role play the different points of view with your student and some of his or her friends to understand different points of view about the Middle East and Israel.
Tags
palestine, israel, character education, empathy,
Subjects
History & Culture: Middle East, History & Culture: World, Social Studies, Social Studies,