Yours, Mine and Ours: Determining Boundaries
Students assume the roles of decision-makers in a boundary dispute. They are asked to consider existing boundaries and other characteristics of an area to reach a consensus on whether an area should be divided or remain a single political entity.

Setting Boundaries: Learning About Political Maps and How Boundaries Are Determined in the Social Studies Classroom

Through The Eyes of A Refugee
Student to analyze the “Afghanistan, Land in Crisis” map to determine how the physical geography of this region affects the lifestyles of the individuals who live there.

International Alliances
Students learn the history, mission, function, and geographical range of six international alliances. It then asks them to research opposing viewpoints concerning these alliances and to consider the reasons why some people want to reform or disband these organizations.

The Growth of Islam
Students gather data that will help them understand and appreciate the Islamic way of life.

Boundaries and Borders
Help your students recognize the significance of borders by creating temporary barriers within your classroom. Then study the Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip to understand living on the wrong side of a disputed border.

The Palestinian Conflict
Students will determine the common elements of disputes and the challenges in resolving them; identify the key factors in the Middle East crisis and analyze a past peace plan for resolving Arab/Israeli crisis.

The Roots of Conflict
Students will research the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and write a personal account from the point of view of an Israeli or a Palestinian student

September 11th
 

The Gulf War- PBS Frontline

The Iran Hostage Crisis- Resources from the Carter Presidential Library

Classroom materials related to the attacks of September 11th, 2001

INCORE Regional Internet Guides-The map on the home page takes you directly to information on the world's "hotspots." Guides provide information about Internet resources on the conflict and the ethnic and economic data specific to the particular countries and regions.

United Nations: Cyber School Bus-This site  has information on the international organizations, global issues, world documents and other international and contemporary issues.
 

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