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Beyond Our Borders

Israel (#108)

Israel's historical significance can be felt at the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and Al-Aqsa Mosque, holy places of three religions. In Israel, ancient and new exist side by side in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and in the ruins of several civilizations. [29 minutes] TV-Y Closed Captioning

Information For Teachers

Grade Levels
6-8, 9-12
Curricular Areas
Social Studies
Series Length
15 episodes
Average Episode Length
28 minutes
Record Rights
Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series. If you miss the broadcast, contact your AEA for copies.

Visit the IPTV Education website to access timely, relevant resources for your classroom.

Series Description: American students retain geography and history information better when they experience living images of world cultures. These programs about some of the world’s major countries help students understand other peoples’ environments, values, and significant historical contributions.

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  • Iran (#107)

    Iran (formerly Persia) is a land of contrasts, ancient and modern. Informative maps pinpoint Iran's major cities. Archival footage, artworks, and artifacts chronicle Iran's tumultuous past, while... [29 minutes] TV-Y Closed Captioning

  • Italy (#109)

    From its Roman roots to ultra-modernistic styles in Milan, this program explores Italy’s people, history, and geography. The contributions of Rome, Florence, and Milan have left profound marks... [29 minutes] TV-Y Closed Captioning

  • Japan (#110)

    Japan enjoys a prominent place on the world stage as an economic power. It is both traditional and modern, making it one of the most fascinating countries in the world. [28 minutes] TV-Y

Past Episodes

These episodes of Beyond Our Borders aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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