Friday, April 8, 2011

Aim: What events led to the ongoing conflict between Jews & Muslims?


Do Now: How would your life be different if you lived in a place that suffered from weekly terrorist attacks? 
 

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Aim: Why do Arabs and Israelis fight?OR Aim: Why did the world feel it was necessary to create a Jewish homeland?

In 1947 the United Nations proposed dividing the British mandate of Palestine into two states: a Jewish one and an Arab one. The Jews accepted the plan and in 1948 proclaimed the state of Israel, which was soon attacked by a coalition of Arabs. By the end of the war, Israel had taken much of the Arab land.


Do Now: 
1. Where is Palestine?
2. Where is Israel? 
3. What religion do the people in these countries practice?
4. Name five other Arab countries?  
5. Why is it important to have a nationality?

 Powerpoint file
Creation Worksheet 

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Aim: How was the fight against Apartheid won? OR AIM: How did the policy of apartheid divide South Africa?

Do Now:
1. What is Apartheid?
2. Who were the Prawn?
3. Is it a racist term?
OR
Do Now: Is it better to live in a multi-cultural area, or one where there is just one culture?  Explain.

Notebook file
Powerpoint
MANDELA WORKSHEET