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Discussion #2: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
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What do you think the US's position should be on the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians? Whose land should it be? What should a peace deal between both sides look like? Can you see both sides of the situation? Do you support one side over the other? Do you think they will find peace?...
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Assignment #7: Promises (Palestine & Israel)
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Below are questions to answer. For more information on the video and resources that can help you get more background information, go to: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2001/promises/index.html Because PROMISES includes expressions of anger, sadness, frustration, and religious dogmatism, a...
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Assignment #5: Ethnomusicology
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Wouldn't you like to know more about music from different countries and cultures? Who doesn't like music? No one. :) So, we are going to become ethnomusicologists! It's a cool field of study and a major at many universities in the world (if you are interested). I'd like you to visit a few websites...
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Assignment #9: Islamic Culture Scavenger Hunt
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Sources: 1) Islam: Empire of Faith http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/2) Frontline: Muslims http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/muslims/3) MuslimsHeritage.com http://www.muslimheritage.com/virtual_civilization/default.cfm4) Islamic Ar...
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Assignment #1: Icebreaker Questions
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In order to get to know each other better, let's share some answers to the following questions: 1) If you could go back in time, who would you choose to meet and what would you ask or do? 2) What is the most confusing thought/question you have ever had? 3) What is your most prized possession and why? 4) Wh...
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Assignment #2: Unity & Diversity RAFTS
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1. You are the school class president. Write out an outline of events for Diversity Day at your school. Deliver to principal.2. You are a Native American girl. In a poem, explain to your classmates how you view American expansion in the West.3. You are Cesar Chaves. In a private letter to Robert Kenn...
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Assignment #8: Jewish Culture Scavenger Hunt
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Jewish Culture Scavenger HuntAssignment: Search for the following sentences in the website Judaism 101 (http://www.jewfaq.org/index.htm). Browse the site to find the information. 1. Every time you pass through a door with a mezuzah on it, you touch the mezuzah and then kiss the fing...
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Assignment #12: Epals Student Forum
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Epals Student Forum While we wait to connect with another class, I thought some of you would be interested in skipping some of the wait and talking to students around the world directly. We can do this by using the same process as we are using in this forum. Heres the link for the student forum. For y...
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