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H4 Homework Assignment #27-29

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the Middle  East.
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Organizer
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Middle East Geography Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, students examine the provided map of the Middle East, identify the noted countries, and write facts about each of the countries.
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Lesson Plan
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover foods of the Middle East. In this global studies lesson, students sample a falafel as they follow the provided instructions to make the dish.
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Hope vs. History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.  In this World History lesson, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main events of...
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World Oil Packet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this oil consumption worksheet, students analyze the data about oil consumption and production in 3 graphs. Students then respond to 12 questions about the data.
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Worksheet
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Water Scarcity in the Middle East

For Students 6th - 9th
In this water scarcity worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions about water resource sharing after they read assigned textbook pages and the included article.
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Can We Live in Peace? Middle East: A Region in Turmoil

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze three monotheistic religions as an appreciation of the Middle East. In this world religions lesson, 7th graders analyze the beliefs and the leaders of the three major religions. Students research a topic and...
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The Sands of Arabia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply geographic information to the study of World History.  In this Geography lesson, 6th graders create a political/physical map of the Middle East, develop questions and answers about the culture of the Middle East, and...
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Early Middle East

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the history of the early Middle East. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Current Middle Eastern Conflicts (1)

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive contemporary history worksheet, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding the current Middle East crisis. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Geography of the Middle East

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding the geography of the Middle East. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Peace in the Middle East: A Primer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the concept of three Abrahamic religions and complete the Comparative Religion Exercise. They view slides after taking their best guesses and read the article, "The Path to Peace Runs Through a History...
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Coup to Revolution: U.S. foreign Policy in Iran

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars read and discuss the Iran country Profile from the CIA World Factbook. They describe the current relationship between the United States and Iran. Students complete additional readings, and answer questions about them. They...
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Discovering the Middle East (Past & Present)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils, after being assigned a specific Middle Eastern Country, research various aspects/statistics as well as historical information on their country. They combine their acquired information in an oral presentation and written report....
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The Middle East

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners research countries in the Middle East. They explore the differences and hardships in each area. Using a specified website, and in groups, students examine the economy, government, military, people and geography of given Middle...
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Why is the Middle East so Stereotyped in the West?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the stereotypes used to classify the Middle East. After taking a regional literacy survey, they discover their own global awareness. They discuss how stereotypes are formed and how they persist over time if not stopped.
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Laurence of Arabia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students critically examine the life and contributions of Lawrence of Arabia to the modern Middle East. They view a video on Laurence of Arabia. Students discuss the movie. Students create a propaganda posters or stories identifying...
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Stereotypes: More Than Meets the Eye

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of stereotyping. They observe images and media that portray the Middle East and its inhabitants. Students make determinations about the impact of the images on their perceptions. They consider ways to...
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Lesson Plan
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Shopping for Souvenirs In the Middle East

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a role play in which they are shopping for souvenirs in the Middle East. Using maps, they locate the Middle East and identify each country within the region. They create a key map for the types of...
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OPEC and the Energy Crisis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students color the Middle East Nations of OPEC on outline maps. They discuss and watch a video about the United States reliance on oil producing nations of the Middle East. They participate in a discussion of the problems of the gas...
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The Middle East

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the countries of the Middle East. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, conduct a debate, draw and label a map, and present their information to the class in the form of a presentation.
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Saudi Arabia

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the country of Saudi Arabia. They complete a Webquest, watch video clips, answer discussion questions, explore the Lonely Planet website, and read and evaluate newspaper articles about Saudi Arabia and foreign oil...
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A Peaceless Land: Conflict Continues in the Middle East

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the conflict in the Middle East. They discover the history of the region to better explain why there is conflict in the region. They also analyze the political negotiations that have occured over the years.
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Syria's Role in the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers hypothesize why Syria and the U.S. should find common ground in their relationship as it pertains to the future of the Middle East.