The violent conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to waves of misinformation, polarised opinions and distressing images in the news. Why do people have such conflicting opinions? Should schools let their pupils engage in activism? And how should young people navigate sensitive news stories like this?
Explore the answers to these questions and support your students to build knowledge about the situation in your classroom.
Ready-to-teach lessons on the Israel-Hamas conflict
Our lessons save you time, so you can focus on the teaching.
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Oracy-focused activities about activism and media literacy
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Bitesized, reliable information about the Israel-Hamas conflict
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Innovative ways to develop critical-thinking and communication skills: speaking, listening, problem-solving and creativity
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What if I don't feel confident to teach these kinds of lessons?
We know that it might be daunting to have conversations in your classroom about conflict. We've created a guide that gives practical tips on how to handle them with confidence, including:
- Ensuring all important perspectives are fairly represented, though some arguments might need more exploration, more time, or more challenge
- Championing facts and challenging misinformation
- Considering informing parents
- Being comfortable without an answer for everything
Content you can trust
Our lessons are produced by experienced teachers, with support from The Economist's senior editors and fact-checkers. That means you can trust our resources to give an accurate and balanced picture for your students to unpick. Learn more
