Power Point presentation on the Balfour Declaration, its history, legality, relevance to today, consisting of colourful, balanced slides which give both sides of the story, and include maps, photos and quotations of relevant international declarations, and quotations from relevant players of the time.
Contains suggestions for discussions and assignments.
Suitable for single-lesson presentation, also for students to study alone, school assemblies, 6th Form Clubs.
Mainly aimed at KS4 and KS5, but can be used for school assemblies as an introduction to the topic.
For History, Government and Politics, EPQ, Religious Studies, Conflict.
Aim. The students will gain a clear understanding of this topic and an ability to research for themselves and to reach their own conclusions.
See also British Mandate
A brief overview of the Arab Spring/Winter, the rise of ISIS and other extremist groups, showing how the problem started with the Sykes-Picot agreement of 1920.
Power Point presentation on the British Mandate for Palestine 1916 -1948, its history, legality, relevance to today, consisting of colourful, balanced slides which give both sides of the story, and include maps, photos and quotations of relevant international declarations, and quotations from relevant players of the time.
Contains suggestions for discussions and assignments.
Suitable for single-lesson presentation, also for students to study alone, school assemblies, 6th Form Clubs.
Mainly aimed at KS4 and KS5, but can be used for school assemblies as an introduction to the topic.
For History, Government and Politics, EPQ, Religious Studies, Conflict.
Aim. The students will gain a clear understanding of this topic and an ability to research for themselves and to reach their own conclusions.
See also Balfour Declaration
Categories
History / Contemporary history (1901 – Present Day) / First World War
Religious education / World religions
Religious education / Religion and society
Government and politics / British politics
Government and politics / Global politics
Religious education / World religions / Islam
Religious education / World religions / Judaism
History / Contemporary history (1901 – Present Day) / Interwar years (1918-1939)
Ages
14-16
16+
54 slides, in 3 sections, containing many useful photos and maps.
Suitable for 3 50-minute sessions.
Aimed at students of History, Religious Education, Politics, and General Studies.
A useful addition to the curriculum of these subjects.
It covers Jerusalem's history, particularly that of the 20th century until today.
By giving 'Both Sides of the Story', it aims to stimulate students to relate to both sides of an issue, do their own research and to reach their own conclusions.
It contains Teachers' Notes, which can be ignored.
The slides contain many suggestions for discussions, assignments and students individual research.
Differing historical legal and religious claims to the same land
**Lesson plan. **Power point with 17 slides, text, and teachers’ notes.
Content
A balanced account of the historic, legal and religious claims to the land by Arabs and Israelis. A brave attempt to unravel this controversial subject.
Consists of multiple quotations from both sides, and exact wording of Charters, Covenants, peace treaties and UN resolutions.
Target audience. Years 12, 13. Also suitable for years 10, 11, 12.
Length. 50-60 minutes, including audience participation and Q&A.
Text. Designed to be read by the students, or by the teacher, or delivered in the teacher’s own words.
Slides. Maps and photos which illustrate and clarify the text. (All checked for copyright).
Overall message. It is stressed throughout that the issue is so complex that it is essential to read, listen to and watch and learn from as many different sources as possible. Only then will it be possible to reach an evidence-based conclusion.
If there is ever to be peace, the views and motivations of both sides must be understood, even if they are not agreed with.
Expected Outcome.
The students will have a broader knowledge of the conflicting and opposing views of both sides, as well as a deeper understanding of the differing interpretations of events and ideologies.
They will understand that there are many contradictory accounts of events past and present, and that it is essential to read, listen to and learn from as many different sources as possible.
How the lesson evolved. I am a peripatetic teacher, and I am invited into schools to give talks on the Arab Israeli conflict. Recently it has been increasingly evident that many teachers have become wary of touching the subject as so many students already have their own strongly-felt opinions. I have found that, by giving equal weight to many quotations from both sides, illustrated by colourful maps and pictures, it is possible (almost always) to encourage them to try to hear all sides of an issue.
Latest upheavals in the Middle East outlined and explored.
Use in classroom, for discussions, homework, assignments.
Students will have a greater understanding of the very complex issues in this very complicated region, and will be able to research further and draw their own conclusions.
The Power Point includes a brief outline of the history of the region, and political developments from the 20th Century to today, and will help students understand the news as it is broadcast.
