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Video:

  • WIDE ANGLE
    Thirteen/WNET New York's weekly series of one-hour international documentaries, hosted by Mishal Husain, recognizes a new and urgent need to understand the political, economic, and social forces shaping the world today.

    • On July 1 the film "Inside the Mind of the Suicide Bomber" will be aired. Check for local schedules: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/about/schedule.html
      If time permits, you could show this film to your students following the introductory activity. Be sure to view it in advance and decide whether there are segments you want to highlight. There may also be segments you choose not to show due to their graphic nature.
  • FRONTLINE's "Battle for the Holy Land" goes behind the lines to examine this perilous conflict through the eyes of those fighting it on the ground.
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/holy/
    Through unique access to combatants on both sides, FRONTLINE's film teams take viewers inside the worlds of Palestinian militants and Israeli commando units, revealing the strategies, weaponry, and intelligence gathering tactics that have fueled the most recent cycle of violence. An excellent extension activity.

    Web Sites:

    Maps
    Timelines and Background Information
     Resources on Palestinian Militants Resources on Efforts at Conflict Resolution and Peace Education
    • The Palestine Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation in the Bethlehem area of the West Bank
      http://www.mideastweb.org/ccrr/
      See what types of programs this Bethlehem-based center offers and scroll to the bottom for a word from the director, Noah Salameh.
      See also "Noahs Story": http://www.mideastweb.org/noahstory.htm

    • Hope Flowers School and Al-Amal Child Care Center in El Khader, West Bank
      http://www.hope-flowers.org/
      Click on "What we do" on the top navigation bar to read a description of the philosophies and programs of these institutions that emphasize teaching children about and preparing them with the skills for peace and democracy.

    • Seeds of Peace: Empowering Children of War to Break the Cycle of Violence
      http://www.seedsofpeace.org
      Click on the "About Us" link in the navigation bar on the left-hand side and go to "History" to learn about the origins of this summer camp focused on conflict resolution and collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli youth and young people from other war-torn countries.

    • The Parents Circle -- Families Forum: Bereaved Families Supporting Peace, Reconciliation and Tolerance
      http://www.theparentscircle.org/
      Click on the "About us" link in the navigation bar on the top for background on this group formed by bereaved Palestinian and Israeli parents searching for peaceful alternatives. Click on "Long term goals" in the navigation bar on the left hand side to read about the objectives of this organization.

    • Peace Now -- The Israeli Peace Movement
      http://www.peacenow.org.il/site/en/homepage.asp?pi=25
      Provides information about the main Israeli peace group, including dialogue, reconciliation, and conflict resolution efforts with Palestinians.
    Resources on Israeli Refuseniks
    (Soldiers and soon-to-be soldiers refusing to serve in the army) Resources on Israeli Settlers
     Additional Resources on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
    • Online NewsHour: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
      http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/conflict/index.html
      Updates on latest news stories regarding the conflict.

    • B'Tselem: The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories
      http://www.btselem.org/
      Click on "Statistics" in the navigation bar on the left-hand side. Provides comprehensive statistics about fatalities on both sides, housing demolitions, human rights issues etc.

    • "Israeli and Palestinian Youth Speak Out," MidEast Web
      http://www.mideastweb.org/youngpeople.htm
      Conversations with four young Israelis and four young Palestinians about the conflict, about serving in the army, about occupation, and about living in constant fear of violence.

    • "The Other Sides of the Story: An Education for Action Curriculum for a Just Peace in Israel/Palestine," Grassroots International
      http://grassrootsonline.org/pal_cur.html
      A curriculum that explores U.S. policy towards Israel/Palestine as well as the human impact of occupation.

    • "Arab-Israeli Conflict," History Teacher.net
      http://www.historyteacher.net/Arab-Israeli_Conflict.htm
      Scroll down for a great list of primary documents related to the conflict.

    Materials

    Per Class:
    • Chart paper and pens (enough for the teacher and for small groups)

    • Blackboard or dry erase board

    • Wall map of the world

    • TV and VCR if using video clips

    • Object to pass around for closing (stuffed animal, ball, flower etc.)
    Per Student:
    • Color print outs of the following map (or the equivalent in students' textbooks): Illustrates the present boundaries and disputed territories -- http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/middle_east/conflict/map.html

    • Computer and Internet Access (classroom, computer lab, or library)

    • Copy of the Web Resources Microsoft Word document containing resources and websites (or see our printable page).

    • If no computer and internet access, a Resource Packet with print-outs from the RESOURCES section

    • 5x7 Index Cards -- one per student
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