AP Human Geography Culture/Political Unit: Mrs. Melton
Essential Questions:
1.
How can the conflict between Israel and Palestine be resolved?
2.
Can there be peace between the two?
Collaborating in a group of four/five, your mission is to prepare a
PowerPoint presentation on how to resolve the perpetual conflict
between Israel and Palestine to the United Nation's Security Council.
There are six specific perspectives that each of you will individually select
from and research. Whatever perspective each individual opts to
research, they will become the expert on that view and responsible for
disseminating and instructing the other group members of that
individual's position.
After each perspective has been researched and discussed, your group will
create a Power Point presentation on how you would resolve the IsraeliPalestinian Conflict to the United Nations. There is a rubric that will
delineate how your presentation will be assessed. Good luck!
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You will select one of the six perspectives listed. Each has its own perspective on
the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. You will investigate what that individual's
perspective to the conflict is and then share it to your group. Each student will fill
out the Perspective Handout, answering all the questions, as well as maintain a
journal for reflections on what you are researching for your perspective. Your
journal must not be more than 2pages in length.
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After all members have shared their specific perspectives, together, you will all
decide on how you will find a resolution to the conflict. Consider all perspectives
and decide on what the best solution locally, nationally, regionally, and globally is.
When a decision has been devised, your group will create a PowerPoint
presentation to deliver to the United Nation's Security Council. This address must
be persuasive so ascertain your proposal is intriguing and provocative.
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You will be evaluated on the following:
a. your journal
b. your Individual Perspective Handout
c. Group’s Assessment of Each Individual
d. your group's Power Point presentation to resolve the conflict
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Select a Perspective
1.An Israeli Soldier
2.A Palestinian Militant
3.Israeli Prime Minister
4. Palestinian Prime
Minister
5. An Israeli Holocaust
survivor that now resides
in Israel
6. A Palestinian Refugee
living in Palestinian
occupied areas
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After you selected a perspective, there are several questions you
must answer surrounding the individual you selected. The handout
is entitled, The Student Perspective. You must analyze,
synthesize, and apply the information you research to answer the
questions. Sometimes there will not be an absolute answer;
therefore, you must support all your responses using research from
the provided sources (See Next Slide)
Is it a Pro-Israeli site?
Is it a Pro-Palestinian site?
Is it being used as propaganda?
If the reading or video is partial to one side?
Please keep these questions in mind.
Student Perspective Handout URL:
http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/RobinMelton/humangeo.cfm?subpage=1921467
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Video Resources
http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/RobinMelton/
humangeo.cfm?subpage=1921468
There are five videos for
you to review: All of
these videos are on
Mrs. Melton’s website.
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Reading Resources
http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/Robin
Melton/humangeo.cfm?subpage=1921469
There are thirteen reading
sources for you to read.
All of these articles are
on Mrs. Melton’s
website.
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Maintain a Journal
You will keep a journal writing about the following:
1. What emotions or feeling do you have surrounding this conflict before, during,
and after your investigation?
2. How did you individually believe the conflict should be resolved and why?
3. While you researched your perspective, what information appealed the most to
you and why?
4. Were you biased while you were researching this topic and if so, how did it
influence your position? If you weren't biased, did you find as you were researching
you were becoming partial and if so, why? If you were not biased, nor became
biased, how did you arrive at your position to resolving this conflict?
5. How difficult was it to find impartial information? Elaborate by providing three
specific examples.
6. Did you agree with your group's final decision on how to resolve the conflict?
Why or why not?
7. Did you feel that your group worked well together and everyone participated
equally? Why or why not?
Your journal should be no more than2pages in length. Double spaced using 12 point size
font.
Create A Power Point Presentation
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After sharing and discussing each group member's researched perspective, your
group will decide how to resolve this conflict to create a power point presentation to
be addressed to the United Nation's Security Council. Be cognizant that your solution
should consider local, regional, and global concerns. Ensure your proposal is based
upon accurate data.
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Your presentation should be riveting, persuasive, and appealing to your audience.
a. How did Israel come into being?
b. What is a brief history of the conflict? Include the main wars, what they were
about, who won, and what was the end result of each. Please acknowledge recent
activity as well.
c. What role does terrorism play in this conflict? Who are the terrorists? What do
they want? What have they done? How has Israel responded?
d. Which countries support Palestine and which support Israel? Why?
e. Where are valuable resources located in Israel? Should this be considered when
developing your Plan of Action in ending this conflict? Why?
f. What is the best solution that will be safe and fair for both sides?
g. Who should be responsible for executing this plan?
h. How will each side be accountable for ensuring your plan will be honored and
actualized?
Your evaluations will be based upon four rubrics:
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Individual Rubrics: (Total of 3 rubrics)
 Student Perspective Handout Rubric
 Journal Entry Rubric
 Group’s Assessment of Each Individual
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Group Presentation Rubric:
Please read them carefully so you are aware of how you are being assessed.
Category
1
2
3
4
5
Critical Thinking
Ideas and logic were
superficial and not well
supported or justified.
Fails to acknowledge all
perspectives and parties
accurately.
Some ideas and logic
were superficial and not
well supported or
justified. Fails to
acknowledge all
perspectives and parties
accurately.
Demonstrates some
authentic analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation
of ideas and logic that
are supported with
justification, reflection,
and logic.
Acknowledges most
perspectives and parties
accurately.
Most ideas and logic
demonstrate authentic
analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation and
supported with
justification, reflection,
and logic. Acknowledges
most or all perspectives
and parties accurately.
All ideas and logic
demonstrate authentic
analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation and
supported with
justification, reflection,
and logic.
Acknowledges all
perspectives and parties
accurately.
Completion
Don’t even go here!!!!
Most of the questions
and issues that needed to
be addressed were not
complete. Some
perspectives were not
identified.
Some of the questions
and issues that needed to
be addressed were
complete. Some or most
perspectives were
identified.
Most of the questions
and issues that needed to
be addressed were
complete. All or most
perspectives were
identified.
All the questions and
issues that needed to be
addressed were complete.
All perspectives were
identified.
Sources
Used two or less sources
to back up perspective
Used three or less
sources to back up
perspective
Used four or less sources
to back up perspective
Used five or less sources
to back up perspective
Used six or more sources
to back up perspective.
Category
1
2
3
4
Completion
of
Assignment
Most of the questions were not
addressed and/or less than 3
pages in length.
Some of the questions were
Most of the questions were
not addressed and/or less than substantially addressed.
3 pages in length. Or some of
the questions were
substantially addressed.
All of the questions were
substantially addressed
Voice
Voice is weak. The writer did not
invoke emotions to the reader,
appeared apathetic, and
mundane. Could not identify
opinion well. Reader has no
interest in wanting to continue
reading this or wanting to read
this again.
Voice is emergent. The writer
invokes emotions to the reader
at times, appears somewhat
passionate, and includes some
interesting points to support
opinions. Reader continues to
read it but may not want to
read it again.
Voice is present. The writer
invokes emotions and appears
passionate. Most of the entries
are intriguing and most of the
interesting points support the
writer’s opinions. Reader wants
to read this to the very end and
may want to read this again.
Voice is passionate. The writer
invokes emotions, flavor, and
style. The entries are intriguing
and all opinions are supported
with substantiated interesting
points. The reader wants to read
this again and again.
Reflection
and Insight
Little thought behind entries.
Very little risk in disclosing
opinions. All or some entries are
factual and superficial.
Some thought behind entries.
Some risk in disclosing
opinions. Most entries
represent authentic analysis
and evaluation.
Most entries are deeply
contemplated. Risks are taken in
disclosing opinion. Entries are
authentically analyzed and
evaluated.
Entries are deeply contemplated.
Risks are taken in disclosing
opinion. Entries are authentically
analyzed and evaluated.
Details and
Descriptions
Very few details and descriptions
regarding writer’s ideas,
thoughts, opinions, and findings.
Word choices are inappropriate
or poor.
Some details and descriptions
regarding writer’s ideas,
thoughts, opinions, and
findings. Word choices could
be stronger.
Many details and descriptions
regarding writer’s ideas,
thoughts, opinions, and findings
but could be substantiated more.
Word choice is strong or
appropriate for the most part.
Many exemplary details and
descriptions regarding writer’s
ideas, thoughts, opinions, and
findings that are well
substantiated. Word choice is
appropriate and solid.
Total Points
Category
Individual
Communication,
Collaboration, and
Participation
1
2
3
4
5
Didn’t actively
participate and/or
complete their assigned
tasks, was difficult to
work with by not
communicating well;
failed to furnish
authentic ideas or
handle disagreements.
Appeared apathetic and
disinterested.
Participated and
completed assigned
tasks but not
substantially. Listened
to what group said but
failed to contribute ideas
and avoided managing
potential disagreements.
Was more in the
sidelines rather than
trying to lead. At times
could be disrespectful or
apathetic.
Participated actively and
completed assigned
tasks; however not
substantially. Listened
to group but tended to
not be agreeable to
compromise or other
ideas. Contributed to
ideas and tried to
manage potential
conflicts. Perhaps, too
pushy or bossy and at
times appeared
disrespectful toward
other opinions.
Participated actively,
completed ascribed
tasks completely and
substantially. Listened
to group members ideas
and contributed
authentic ideas.
Compromised and
considered other points
of view. Perhaps tried to
manage potential
conflicts. Team player
but did not try to lead or
delegate responsibility.
Participated actively,
completed ascribed
tasks completely and
substantially. Listened
to group members ideas
and contributed
authentic ideas.
Compromised and
considered other points
of view. Perhaps tried to
manage potential
conflicts. This individual
you want on your team!
They participated in
leading, organizing, and
delegating
responsibilities within
group. They were
respectful to other
perspectives and
positive.
Category
1
2
3
4
5
Completion of
Assignment
Don’t even go here!!!!
Most of the questions and
issues that needed to be
addressed were not
complete. Some
perspectives were not
identified.
Some of the questions and
issues that needed to be
addressed were complete.
Some or most perspectives
were identified.
Most of the questions and
issues that needed to be
addressed were complete.
All or most perspectives
were identified.
All the questions and
issues that needed to be
addressed were complete.
All perspectives were
identified.
Critical Thinking
Addresses obvious
responses or answers with
little or no justification,
support, reflection, or
logic. Fails to
acknowledge individual’s
perspective accurately.
Addresses obvious
responses or answers with
some justification, support,
reflection, or logic.
Acknowledges
individual’s perspective
accurately but
superficially.
Demonstrates some
authentic analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation
and supported with
justification, reflection,
and logic. Acknowledges
individual’s perspective
accurately.
Most responses and
answers demonstrate
authentic analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation
supported with
justification, reflection,
and logic. Acknowledges
individual’s perspective
accurately.
All responses and answers
demonstrate authentic
analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation supported with
justification, reflection,
and logic. Acknowledges
individual’s perspective
accurately
Content of
Presentation
Presentation failed to
answer the questions
adequately. Presentation
lacked several key
concepts about the
conflict.
Presentation answered
some of the Webquest’s
questions. The
Presentation was below
instructors’ expectations.
Presentation lacked a few
key concepts.
Presentation answered
most of the Webquest’s
questions. The
Presentation somewhat
met the instructors’
expectations.
Presentation lacked a key
concept.
Presentation answered all
the webquest’s questions,
but some had skimpy
answers. Presentation
met the instructor’s
expectations. Essential
knowledge of the conflict
was shared.
Presentation answered all
the questions in the
webquest thoroughly.
Presentation expanded
everyone’s knowledge of
the conflict and went
beyond the instructors’
expectations.
Presentation
Creativity
Presentation was not neat
or organized and
unoriginal.
Presentation lacked
creativity and had several
errors. Lacked logical
organization but
presented the material
Presentation was
somewhat creative and
well-organized, and had
few errors.
Presentation was creative
and solid. A few errors,
well-organized.
Presentation showed
creativity and original
thinking. The
presentation showed an
excellent knowledge of
Power Point. The
The Israeli/Palestinian conflict has been a tumultuous, incessant,
and perpetual dilemma that has at this time, not been resolved.
It's conflict surpasses its borders and permeates into the global
arena. Many partially assign this raging struggle to the terrorism
plaguing the world today and believe that a peaceful resolution to
this conflict will create sustainable peace throughout the entire
Middle East. This conflict is complex, rooted in religious, political,
economic, social, and cultural rationales, sentiments, and history.
After you researched the origins of the conflict and how it has
evolved, you have found that there are no simple answers to satisfy
all stakeholders (locally, regionally, and globally). This conflict may
exacerbate or end in your lifetime.
Did you find a resolution to the conflict?
Do you think there ever will be peace between
the two?
Can there be peace in the Middle East?