Tag: Background Reading
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Timeline: The Palestinian Nakba (Catastrophe) & Establishment of Israeli Apartheid
This is an extensive timeline starting in the late 19th century. It is an important timeline to consider as part of other materials since it highlights the less promoted, yet very important, history of Zionism – the history left out of textbooks and the media. It includes important aspects such as the Arab Revolt (1936-9),…
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Deconstructing Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians
Learn to identify, explain, and campaign against Israel’s apartheid policies toward Palestinians in this 90-minute Amnesty course, with certification included. This is a very good resource for an educator who feels like they lack the knowledgethey need to convey the conflict through apartheid. Teachers could ask their administrations about possible professional development hours for this…
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Conquer and Divide: Interactive Project
Explore Israel’s fragmentation of Palestinian space since 1967 through an interactive timeline showing policies dividing the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This is for background information and historical context – there is no formal lesson. This is an effective lesson in a TAG classroom and could be used for a project for a specialized course.…
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Teaching Israel-Palestine Checklist
This TXCHR checklist will help educators assess whether their instruction on Israel-Palestine represents perspectives of the two major peoples who reside in the area. The checklist contains the facts and viewpoints essential to understanding each group’s perspectives on the history and present situation in Israel-Palestine. By understanding these multiple viewpoints, educators can better guide students…