This course is designed for teachers in grades 7-12 and meets the following professional development criteria; Academic Content Studies for Social Studies including Civics & Government, Geography, and History, also Library Science, writing and research, teaching skills, and reading comprehension.
“Israel & Middle East Issues” is an emphasis on the state of Israel & the Jews & Muslims living there. An historic look at the Jew’s & Arab’s claim to the land. An exposure to the cultures, politics, economies, & governments of the region. To review the Palestinian & Jewish refugee problems and issues that hinder the peace process.
The course text will be “The Case For Israel”(paperback $12)by Alan Dershowitz, Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-471-67952-6. The class will be responsible for purchasing their own book and bringing it to the 1st class.
Class Objectives
Day One
A. Review common terminology used in the Middle East
B. Discuss geography of Israel & Middle East
C. Discuss historic past of Jews
1. Examine Jewish history to 19th century
2. Examine Jewish history thru WWII
D. Discuss historic past of Arabs
1. Review history of Muhammad to crusades
2. Review Muslin history to WWII
E. Discuss chapters 1-4 in text
F. Pretest on Israel and the Middle East
Day Two
A. Basic beliefs of Islam
B. Review chapters 5-12 of text
1. Two state option by U.N.
C. Examine governments of some Middle East countries
D. War of Independence 1948
1. Palestinian refugee problem
2. Jewish refugee problem
E. 6 Day War, 1967
F. Issues that prevent peace
G. Politics and double standards
H. Post test on Israel and the Middle East
Participants will complete a written project, performance assessment and an action plan for implementation.
Participants will be assessed using a multiple choice pre and post assessment. Scores on the post assessment must be at least 80%.In addition a lesson plan or project with action plan is required. Finally an implementation plan will be completed by participants indicating how new learning will be integrated into their assignments.
