THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTHERN AFRICA

OCTOBER 27,

DO NOW… After quietly coming into class and taking your seat, take out your World Geography binder and turn to your Go Geography! Take out your maps to be checked 3

HOMEWORK CHECK! 4

GO GEOGRAPHY! Topic: Geography of the Middle East Video… (Reflection Questions to follow…) 1)What is your initial overall impression of the southwest Asia region, also known as the Middle East? Does it look like somewhere you might like to visit? Why or why not? 2)After watching the video, what do you believe might set the Middle East apart from the other regions we have studied so far? 5

GEOGRAPHICAL LANDFORMS SLIDESHOWS: Each group will receive one of the following geographical landforms or bodies of water: 2) peninsula, 3) gulf, 4) sea, 5) river, 6) mountain range, and 7) desert. Work in your groups to research examples of your landform in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Identify as many examples of your assigned feature in the Middle East and North Africa. You should determine an accurate description of the location of your assigned landform or body of water, including the country or countries where the geographical feature is found. You should also indicate why the feature is significant to the Middle East and North Africa and the impact of that landform or body of water has had historically and currently. You will present your information in the form of a “slide show,” made with supplies from the craft table. At least one slide for each piece of information, and a cover page for your slide show. 6

GEOGRAPHICAL LANDFORMS INFORMATION WALK Record the necessary information from each “slide show” in your graphic organizer. 7

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTHERN AFRICA The current day Middle East was once home to some of the greatest civilizations in the entire world. Work with your groups to try and see how many ancient civilizations you can name that originated in the current day Middle East and Northern Africa 8

CLOSURE Which type landform do you believe is the most significant to the region of The Middle East and Northern Africa? Explain? 9

HOMEWORK? 10

OCTOBER 28,

DO NOW… After coming into class and taking your seat quietly, take out your World Geography materials and turn to your landform graphic organizer from yesterday. 12

FINISH LANDFORM GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS 13

GO GEOGRAPHY! Topic: Ancient Civilizations – Middle East and Northern Africa The current day Middle East was once home to some of the greatest civilizations in the entire world. Work with your groups to try and see how many ancient civilizations you can name that originated in the current day Middle East and Northern Africa 14

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTHERN AFRICA Each group will be assigned one of the following major civilizations from World History: Egypt, Israel, Persia, Phoenicia, Sumer Start working with your group to research information such as: 1) the area(s) settled and conquered by the civilization, 2) ways the civilization adapted to the physical environment, 3) lasting impact or historical significance of the civilization, 4) conflicts, 5) governmental system, and 6) economic activities. 15

ANCIENT CIVILIZATION STORY BOARDS Take each category of information, and think of it as part of the story that defines your civilization. Working with your group, you are going to create a storyboard that tells the story of your civilization. Each box needs to have an illustration for the area of information. At the bottom of each box, you must write a statement (2-3 sentences will suffice) explaining your illustration. Every person should be working to illustrate, write statements, fact check, arrange the story board, or anything else that contributes to the productivity of your group. 16

COMPARING THE CIVILIZATIONS… Circulate around the room, and create a list of what you believe to be the 3 most interesting facts about each nation! (5 Nations, 3 Facts each = 15 Facts!) 17

HOMEWORK Finish Classwork! (15 interesting facts from the storyboards) 18

OCTOBER 29,

DO NOW… After coming into class and taking your seat quietly, take out your World Geography materials and turn to your Go Geography! for today. Turn your homework in to the homework box! 20

GO GEOGRAPHY! Topic: Comparing Civilizations 1)What are some similarities and differences between the civilizations and their impact on the Middle East and North Africa throughout time? 2)Was there any information you read that you had not heard about before? If so, what was it? 21

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST… What do you believe some of the stereotypes and misconceptions Americans have about people from the Middle East and North Africa might be? 22

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST What do you believe some of the most prevalent misperceptions/stereotypes are? How do these misperceptions and stereotypes lead to discrimination and prejudice today? 23

ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Each group will get an ethnic group in the regions of the Middle East and North Africa. The groups include: Arab, Israeli, Turk, Iranian, Afghani, Cypriots, and Kurd. Describe the culture of the assigned group including items such as customs, family life, food, religion, clothing. etc. You should also determine historical conflicts involving your assigned ethnic group along with the causes of these conflicts. Each student group should determine the push or pull factors for the settlement or migration of their ethnic group. Students may use smart devices to conduct research.. Your group will create either a brochure or an informational poster to display their information. 24

KWL CHART: ISLAM, JUDAISM, AND CHRISTIANITY Today, you will work on the portion of the chart telling me what you know and what you want to know about the three main religions of the Middle East and North Africa. 25

CLOSURE… Reflect on and Answer the following questions: How has the Middle East and North Africa changed over the course of history? How has the physical environment impacted human activity? 26

HOMEWORK… Finish Classwork… 27