Homework for this Mini-unit is based on the lectures and workbook, Many Faces of Israel
Many Faces of Israel:
Assignments:
Take at least one full page of notes in your journal on pp. 22-28 in your Many Faces of Israel Workbook Study your notes on Israel for a possible quiz.
Blocks ACE (4/10/08), Blocks BDFG DUE (4/11/08)
Bring in a "Whiteboard" (made up of a plain white sheet of paper in a page protector) and a WORKING dry-erase marker. Also, be sure to finish the front and back side of the first page of the questions handed out in class.
Blocks ACE G (4/15/08) Blocks BDF Due (4/16/08)
Complete the following
- Finish page 3 of the questions handed out in class (Most of you turned this in last class).
- Read the Israeli Declaration of Independence in your Many Faces book and STUDY, pp. 9-10 for a possible quiz on modern Israel's government.
- Don't forget your "Whiteboard" (made up of a plain white sheet of paper in a page protector) and a WORKING dry-erase marker.
Blocks ACE (4/17/08) Blocks BDF G Due (4/18/08)
Complete and study page 4 of the study guide for your "Many Faces" textbook; the study guide was handed out to everyone in class.
Blocks ACEG (4/22/08) Blocks BDF Due (4/23/08)
Read the personal stories in the Many Faces of Israel on pages 49-64. Take any notes you think you will need for an open notes (NOT open book) quiz on the material. Anticipate about 25 questions.
Blocks ACEG 4/24 and Blocks BDF 4.25
The Holy Land Democracy Project Response (100 points)
The Holy Land Democracy Project Contest
Spring 2008
Write an essay* (2-page limit) on any of the following four topics:
100 Points possible Due Date: Monday April 28th (ACEG) April 29th Tues (BDF)
1. Use your imagination to explore some of different meanings of The Many "Faces" of Israel.
2. What have you have learned about Israel's commitment to democracy and democratic values?
3. Discuss the deep and historic connection of the Jewish people to the land of Israel.
4. How has this project changed your understanding of the Middle East?
*You may create a project on any of the above-listed topics using the medium of your choice, e.g. poetry, sculpture, video, music, watercolor, or other media permitted by your teacher. However, whatever you do MUST reflect one of the four themes above.
Prizes and Rules
Contest Winners will be judged by the quality of work done and the clarity of presentation.
Prizes for the contest are interest-bearing bonds issued by the State of Israel. The top prize is a bond worth $1,000. Multiple second prize ($300) and third prize ($200) bonds will also be awarded.
Due Date Monday 28th and Tues 29th: