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Jerusalem Post - Jpost.inc
Grades
5 to 12
The Jerusalem Post is a leading online Israeli English newspaper with headquarters in Jerusalem. Select this site to follow the latest breaking news from the Middle East and around...more
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The Jerusalem Post is a leading online Israeli English newspaper with headquarters in Jerusalem. Select this site to follow the latest breaking news from the Middle East and around the world through the perspective of Israeli writers. In addition to the latest news, this site features editorials and opinion pieces from writers around the world.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (173), israel (14), journalism (74), middle east (50), newspapers (93)
In the Classroom
Include the Jerusalem Post with bookmarks for other international newspapers to provide a global perspective to current events. Ask students to compare and contrast stories from different newspapers to understand the different coverage provided.Washington Post - Washington Post
Grades
1 to 12This site provides students with in-depth coverage of the conflict in the Middle-East While coverage ceases in 2005, the information is still valid and can be used to provide ...more
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This site provides students with in-depth coverage of the conflict in the Middle-East While coverage ceases in 2005, the information is still valid and can be used to provide background information to the problems that still exist today.
tag(s): middle east (50), newspapers (93)
In the Classroom
In a unit concerning the problems in the Middle East, use this site as an activator or introduction to some of the background information student should know before understanding current events. Explore the site with students via interactive whiteboard or projector. Upon reading the articles, create a concept map as a class to explore conflict beginnings and evolution. Use a tool such as bubbl.us (reviewed here) to create and share the concept maps.65 History X Feeds (formerly Twitter) - Glenn Wiebe
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8 to 12This site offers a wonderful list of X (formerly known as Twitter) feeds to consider if you are just starting out or if you are adding to your feed ...more
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This site offers a wonderful list of X (formerly known as Twitter) feeds to consider if you are just starting out or if you are adding to your feed related to history. The list is categorized by General, Media, Eductors and Students, Departments and Publications, Military, Historical Tweets, and includes the X (Twitter) name with a link and a short description. Feeds include the Library of Congress, quotes and sayings from Thomas Jefferson, and HistoryDay (see what happened on this day in history), and many more.
tag(s): congress (40), history day (39), social media (48), social networking (61), twitter (13)