Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Post date: Jun 4, 2012 10:15:57 PM
We will watch the entire film, Schindler's List April 27-May 1
April : Read the introduction and article, “Shared Roots in Ancient Time” in new packet. Write one paragraph each describing the history of the Jewish (1 paragraph) and Muslim (1 paragraph) claim to the land. (You could also set this up as a "T" chart.) Read articles in new packet “Zionism and Arab Nationalism” pg 5-6 Write a one-paragraph response from the perspective of both the Jews and the Muslims. (read page 1, skip the timeline on page 2, then read pages 3-6.)
** Your Africa Unit homework CALENDAR was due last class! Also, you need to turn in the Socratic Seminar questions if you haven’t already.
April : Create your own timeline of the historical events of the Middle East conflict from 2 points of view. Use information from packet page 2, textbook: Page 901-905 – all major events. Be sure to include UN Resolutions 194 and 242 in your assignment/notes. Add to your vocabulary list.
** If you missed class today, be sure to view the attached powerpoint.
This will be important to understanding the conflict in the Middle East. Get "Never Again" notes from a classmate from the other activities today.
April & May : Read from the packet, “The Endless Wars.” (Be sure to include the 1967 or “Six Day War” in your response.) Put yourself in the shoes of an Israeli and then that of an Arab/Muslim. How would you react to the wars if you were Israeli? How would you react if you were Arab/Muslim? Write 1 paragraph from each perspective.
Include Lebanon and Intafadas
May : Read in Packet, "The Jewish Settlements" and "Prospects for a Palestinian State" continue the note taking format reflecting the 2 perspectives- Israeli and Palestinian. If you were absent here is the lecture information from today.
May : read packet from Jimmy Carter, "Peace not Apartheid" and prepare notes for the debate. In class, we studied Checkpoints and demographics in Israel/Palestine today. Also, take a look at these two sources.
http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/3/12/visual-activism-activestillsphotographsthebarrierwall.html update on the Wall from Palestinian POV
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/background-and-overview-of-israel-s-security-fence update on the barrier from Israeli POV
Extra Credit: Listen to the 23 minute podcast about Israeli IDF Forces in the West Bank and write your reaction. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/493/picture-show?act=1#play This American Life "Picture Show" Episode 2
May : Israeli Guest Speaker today: take notes! (if absent, get notes from a peer or me!) From the Packet, read “The Peace Process” (packet 11-13) take notes on peace process and “hold-ups”. Write a paragraph that summarizes the difference between Jewish/Palestinian sides. Extra Credit: Listen to the 23 minute podcast about Israeli IDF Forces in the West Bank and write your reaction. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/493/picture-show?act=1#play This American Life "Picture Show" Episode 2
May : Peace Process. Review Debate teams and requirements.
May : Prepare for SAC, practice mini-debate. Read two articles, "Zionism is not Racist" and "Worse than Apartheid" packet pages 20-27 and fill out a debate sheet for both. SAC debate today in class. (2 stamps) Review Debate teams and requirements. Complete Warm up pre-writing for debate.
If you are in need of a review or overview, try these 2 links:
Here is the link to the crash course:
Here is another link to a similar video made by Vox:
May : Study for Vocabulary test next class. https://quizlet.com/407863114/israel-and-palestine-flash-cards/?i=m60tn&x=1jqx
prepare for your debate: write your intro and conclusion and organize your supporting reasons + evidence.
May : Debate Teams #1 and #2 today. Rest of class work on debate preparation and Vocabulary Test.
Study vocabulary. Vocabulary test is all of this week.
Link to vocabulary https://quizlet.com/407863114/israel-and-palestine-flash-cards/?i=m60tn&x=1jqx
May 22&26: Debate #3 & #4 today. Rest of class work on debate and teams 1 & 2 can work on previous work or read article. Gaza War 2014 and documents. Complete questions sheet. (Attached)
May : Banksy lesson, 1/2. Debate #5 and #6
May & June : Broken Cameras lesson, 1/2. Debate #7 and #8
Finish Banksy handout from class as needed. Turn in Calendars. Last Debate teams today.
HOMEWORK FOR JUNE UP TO THE FINAL EXAM:
Study for the final exam.
Review for final; after school review session question #1 on Monday.
Last day for late work is June !
Last day for Late Work JUNE
June : Review for final; after school review session question #1 & 2
June : Review for final; after school review session question #3 & 4
June : Review for final; after school review session question #5
June Review for final; after school review session question # any
June : Last day for late work. I will be here on Friday morning by appointment, for late work, make up work or help.
June : A Day Final
June : Bring your textbook, any old reading packets.
June FINAL EXAM. Essay, no notes.
June . LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! HAVE A FANTASTIC SUMMER & READ A LOT OF BOOKS!
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