Hello Students,

Welcome to the last lesson of the school year. (There will be a final quiz on the last three sections India, Africa, and the Middle East later this week) This lesson will focus on the conflict between Israelis and Arabs in the Middle East. We will begin by looking at the origin of the conflict. Then, we will look at some of the major events and wars fought between the sides. Lastly, we will look at the consequences of the conflict and how this conflict affects our lives here in the United States.
You will need the following for the lesson:
1. Chapter 18 Section 4 Textbook PDF - pgs. 583-589
2. Podcast
3. The Balfour Declaration - Reading
4. The Balfour Declaration - Questions - Google Doc. (50 pts.) Submit!
5. Chapter 18 Section 4 - Conflicts in the Middle East - Google Doc. (50 pts.) Submit!
6. Middle Ground Video - Can Israelis and Palestinians See Eye to Eye?
7. Middle Ground Video - Questions - Google Doc. (50 pts.) Submit!

Mr. Bellanti