SOUTHWEST ASIA (MIDDLE EAST)
Geographical Understanding: SS7G5- SS7G8
1. Middle East Features Song 2. Middle East Vocabulary Flash Cards 3. Middle East Geography Video |
Standards:
SS7G5 The student will locate selected features in Southwestern Asia (Middle East). SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East). SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East) SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East). |
Government & Civics Understanding: SS7CG4- SS7CG5
1. Standard of Living Video 2. Autocracy, Oligarchy, & Democracy Video 3. Distribution of Power PowerPoint 4. SW Asia Political and Physical Features Video |
Standards:
SS7CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. SS7CG5 The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East). |
Standards:
SS7E5 The student will analyze different economic systems. SS7E6 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East). SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. |
Historical Understanding: SS7H2
1. The Creation of Israel PowerPoint 2. History in SW Asia PowerPoint 3. US Presence in SW Asia PowerPoint |
Standards:
SS7H2 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century. |