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Religion in Culture & Politics: Women’s Empowerment in Syria Lesson PlanReligion in Culture & Politics: Women’s Empowerment in Syria Lesson Plan
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Religion in Culture & Politics: Women’s Empowerment in Syria

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Learners determine their perspective on women's empowerment and then compare it to how it is seen in Syria. They watch four documentary clips, discuss what they've seen, and answer two short essay questions. Excellent resource links and suitable extension activities make this a worthwhile lesson.

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compare and contrast, women's rights, islam, syria

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compare and contrast, global studies, modern history, religion and politics, world government, women's empowerment, religion and culture, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Video
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Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.4 W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.4 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a WHST.9-10.1.a WHST.9-10.4 WHST.11-12.1.a WHST.11-12.4

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