North Africa Countries Profile:
rank_the_countries_handout.doc |
South West Asia (Middle East) Geography
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:
Introduction: Time Line
why_it_matters_automated_israeli-palestinian_conflict.docx |
Read both articles and consider these two opposing viewpoints:
What are at least 3 quality-of-life and human-rights issues that Palestinians face?
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Pick one claim and describe the evidence provided by this site.
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Three Children who live in the West Bank Under Very different Circumstances:
bilal.doc |
douha.doc |
tzvika.doc |
Wrapping it up:
In your groups discuss the following:
- What worries do you think these children have as a result of the instability and conflict in the area where they live?
- What kinds of things have these young people probably seen going on around them?
- What do you have in common with these young people? (Consider thoughts, goals, fears, joys, etc.)
- What are some ways in which these young people’s sleeping arrangements differ from yours? (If you like, obtain parent permission and have students bring in pictures of their bedrooms.)
- What are some ways in which war and violence affect children over the course of their lives?
Extension:
Israel sees its restrictions on Palestinians as necessary to prevent terrorism, which throughout history has been a major concern in the region. Back in 2007, for example, the Islamic militant group Hamas staged a violent takeover of the Gaza strip. And in 2012, Israel launched an offensive in Gaza in response to what it perceived as “relentless” Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel.
Critics of Israeli policies have argued, however, that the status of Palestinians in the West Bank is similar to the experiences of Black Africans during the period of South African apartheid, which involved laws and policies promoting racial segregation. (Apartheid laws and policies were in place for nearly 50 years, from 1948-1994.) Critics also have suggested a possible parallel with the United States' post-Civil War period of racial unrest, beginning in 1865 and involving “Jim Crow” laws that were put in place to enforce racial segregation.
Guiding Questions:
1. If the peace process moves forward successfully between Israelis and Palestinians, do you think security policies and restrictions in the West Bank will change as well? If so, how?
2. How is the situation in the West Bank different from the context of South African apartheid or segregation in the United States?
3. In times of war and turbulence, can there be a difference between official laws and policies (what political leaders and/or the military say) and how citizens actually experience those laws and policies?
4. How would you characterize the current level of trust between Israelis and Palestinians? Do the two groups tend to perceive and interpret events the same way?
Critics of Israeli policies have argued, however, that the status of Palestinians in the West Bank is similar to the experiences of Black Africans during the period of South African apartheid, which involved laws and policies promoting racial segregation. (Apartheid laws and policies were in place for nearly 50 years, from 1948-1994.) Critics also have suggested a possible parallel with the United States' post-Civil War period of racial unrest, beginning in 1865 and involving “Jim Crow” laws that were put in place to enforce racial segregation.
Guiding Questions:
1. If the peace process moves forward successfully between Israelis and Palestinians, do you think security policies and restrictions in the West Bank will change as well? If so, how?
2. How is the situation in the West Bank different from the context of South African apartheid or segregation in the United States?
3. In times of war and turbulence, can there be a difference between official laws and policies (what political leaders and/or the military say) and how citizens actually experience those laws and policies?
4. How would you characterize the current level of trust between Israelis and Palestinians? Do the two groups tend to perceive and interpret events the same way?
Africa Physical Geography
africa_physical_geo_ppt.ppt |
The Sahara Desert and Oasis:
read_geo_his_cul2_oases.pdf |
Tropical Deserts:Friday, March 30th
Genocide: Follow the Power Point instructions: All handouts are provided.
what_is_genocide_ppt.pptx |
5th Six Week Test Review
Mr. Felan test review:
5th_six_week_review__1__felan.docx |
Ms. Ramos test review
5th_six_week_test_review.doc |
Hotel Rwanda Questions
hotel_rwanda_discussion_questions.pdf |