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  • General

       Middle East Discovery

    • The Middle East and its conflicts have had a lasting impact on the United States.  In this unit, you will learn about the background of these conflicts as well as potential solutions to creating a lasting peace in the region.

    • Key Terms Glossary
    • Current Events of the Middle East Forum
    • News forum: Check here for announcements!
    • Download a copy of this course. File 65.1MB Moodle backup

  • Topic 1

    Physical Geography of the Middle East

    Map

    • OIL!  This is the main resource for this region.

    • History of Oil Assignment (2.2)
    • Dependency on Oil Assignment (2.2)
    • Dubai Video Page

  • Topic 2

    Culture of the Middle East

    The Middle East has a unique culture.  As you work through these activities, you will have a stronger understanding of this culture and region.

    • Migration Patterns Assignment (2.2)

    • Religions of the Middle East

      Understanding religion is a key component of understanding the people and lifestyles of the Middle East.  After completing this section, you will have a better understanding of the culture, as well as why religion is a source of conflict in this region.

    • History of the Middle East video/interactive map Page
    • Xpeditions - Jerusalem Page
    • History of Religion Map Page
    • Chart of Middle East Religions Assignment (2.2)

  • Topic 3

    Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

    Israel

    Lasting for thousands of years, conflict over who controls the land near the Mediterranean Sea has been occurring.

    • Israel Google Tour File

    • Background of the Israeli Crisis

    • Information on the Israeli Crisis Page
    • Palestine-Israel 101 Video Worksheet Assignment (2.2)
    • Video Worksheet File
    • Israeli-Palestinian Poll Page
    • Conflict in Israel Quiz

  • Topic 4

    Iraq-American Wars

    iraq

    How much do you really know about the current conflict in Iraq?  This section will show you the history of US relations with Iraq and where we are headed.

    • Persian Gulf War Prezi Page
    • Role of the US in Iraq Forum
    • Iraq-American Conflict Prezi Page
    • Regional Powerplay Video and Discussion Assignment (2.2)

  • Topic 5

    Culminating Middle East Project

    • You have been assigned to a special Mideast envoy to solve the ongoing crisis in this region.  Using your knowlege gained thus far, you will create a proposal to present to the United Nations, including the various parts below.  You will be graded on accuracy of information, creativity, and feasibility.

    • Option #1: Create a Prezi Assignment (2.2)
    • Option #2: Creation of a video, podcast, animation, etc... Assignment (2.2)

  • Topic 6

    Teacher Resources

    • This course is aligned with the Minnesota State Geography Standards (grades 9-12), as well as the National Educational Technology Standards. 

    • Minnesota State Geography Standards and National Technology Standards URL
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