1. Modern Arab-Israeli conflict Persian Gulf War Invasion of Afghanistan
AC 7th-grade World Area Studies History of SW Asia “Conflict in the Middle East”
TOPICS
Modern Arab-Israeli conflict
Persian Gulf War
Invasion of Afghanistan
Operation Iraqi Freedom

2. Historical + Modern facts Timeline (events, causes)
AC 7th-grade World Area Studies History of SW Asia “Conflict in the Middle East”
Who, what, when, where, and why of conflict/creation/breakup (bulleted or paragraph)
Historical + Modern facts
Timeline (events, causes)
Points of view (perspectives) – Key players
Visuals (maps – key places, diagrams, pictures) WITH captions
Causes and effects (consequences)
US involvement

3. (Ideas) Helpful to Your Students…
Copies of Timelines Copies of Notes Flashcards (provided) Worksheet/Activity Ticket Out The Door/Pop-Quiz

4. (Mandatory) Format LESSON
Visual with notes (technology-friendly)
Handout for your students (must include 5 W’s) OR they take notes
Timeline
Partnerships will plan with their “shared topic” groups… both partnerships will teach to the class together
Neatness/typing/thoroughness
CITE your sources

5. AC Student-Led Lessons Scoring Checklist
Content (40% grade, 20 points)
Teaching Presentation
(40% grade, 15 points) 
Element/Requirement
Point Value
Who, what, when, where, and why of conflict/creation/breakup (bulleted or paragraph) 10
Historical facts + Modern facts 4
Timeline (events, causes)
Points of view (perspectives) – Key players 3
Visuals (maps – key places, diagrams, pictures) WITH captions
Causes and effects (consequences)
US involvement 
Element/Requirement
Point Value
Kept audience engaged 1
All materials turned in to teacher by 10/6 3
Cited ALL sources 2
Neatness/free of spelling errors
Thoroughness in information, presentation
Well-communicated (obviously organized and well-prepared for) lesson 5
Creativity/Effort/Originality