Resource Packets
These resource packets group most of the individual resources listed below into larger collections.
Judaism and Jewish History Curricular Resource Packet
A collection of stand-alone teacher's guides and lesson plansA Historical Perspective on the Arab-Israeli Conflict and Peace Process
Five lesson plans with maps, activities, primary source documents, and handoutsMany Voices from the Gold Rush
First person accounts from people of diverse backgrounds arranged by topic
Individual Resources Arranged By Topic
General Resources for Lessons on Jewish History or Judaism
General Resources for Lessons on Jewish History or Judaism
Guess Who: Introductory Activity for Lessons on Jews or Judaism
Lesson plan and character cards that show the diversity of Jews in popular cultureUsing Popular Music to Close Lessons on Jews and Judaism
Lesson plan and lyric sheetAre Jews a Religious Group or an Ethnic Group?
Fact sheet explaining that Jews don't fit perfectly into predefined categories
Ancient Jewish History
Understanding Terms for Lessons on Ancient Israelites and the Hebrew Bible
Description of different terms for the Jewish people and their ancestors, their homeland, and their sacred scriptureAncient Jewish History: A Teacher's Guide
Teacher's guide with a list of key points and a narrative summary
Medieval Jewish History
Jews in Medieval History: A Teacher's Guide
Teacher's guide with a list of key points and a narrative summaryMedieval European Antisemitism and Connections to Intolerance in America
Lesson plan with student handout
Jewish American History
Jews in American History: A Teacher's Guide
Guide identifying Jewish American history that can enrich existing curriculaThe History of Jews in America
Lesson plan and student readingsJews in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century America
Jews in Nineteenth Century America
Jews in Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century America
Jews in America from the Mid-Twentieth Century through Today
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Immigration to America
Through the Lens of Jewish Experiences
Lesson plan and student worksheetOnline Presentation: Using Jewish American History in the Social Studies Classroom
Ways to enrich American History curricula with case studies from early American HistoryMany Voices from the Gold Rush
First person accounts from people of diverse backgrounds arranged by topic
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Holocaust Resources
Due to the large number of outstanding resources for teaching about the Holocaust, ICS does not develop its own curricular materials on this subject. Please visit our external links for a selection of websites with classroom activities and materials on the Holocaust.
Israel
A Historical Perspective on the Arab-Israeli Conflict and Peace Process
Five lesson plans with maps, activities, primary source documents, and handouts
(you may download the entire 2.4 mb file above or individual lessons below)Table of Contents & Introduction
Lesson I: Context and Background to Understanding Arab-Israeli Relations
Lesson II: Broken Promises Made to Arabs and Jews during WWI
Lesson III: The British Mandate and the 1948 War
Lesson IV: The Continuing Conflict and Steps toward Peace (1967-Today)
The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Early Connections
Interactive web lesson that examines early Jewish and early Arab and Muslim connections to the region at the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict.The British Mandate for Palestine Fact Sheet
Brief overview of the history of the British Mandate for PalestineZionism and Arab Nationalism Fact Sheet
Background for understanding Zionism and Arab NationalismTimeline of the Arab-Israeli Conflict and Peace Process
A chronoligical list of major events with descriptionsJews from the Middle East and North Africa
Brief history of Jews with Middle Eastern and North African Ancestry
Judaism
Key Teachings of Judaism
One and a half page fact sheet on Judaism's most important teachingsWhat Is Judaism?
Secondary source reading and worksheetJudaism and Western Civilization
Student handout that uses primary source quotes to explore Judaism’s impact on Western CivilizationJudaism Photo Gallery Tour
Lesson plan, image sheets, and worksheet to supplement a lesson on JudaismBranches of Judaism Fact Sheet
Brief description of four largest branches of Judaism in AmericaTeaching Jewish Holidays
Lesson plan, handout, and game to teach about eight important Jewish holidaysAdditional resources including Guidelines for Teaching about Religion in Public Schools and Backgrounds on Jewish Observances are available on the Religion and the Public Schools page.
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