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I can: Identify the different cultures and religions of a region. Analyze the impact of historical events on current populations. Agenda: (I do/ We do) Journal: Journal: A. On what continent is Egypt located? B. What is the religion of most of the people there? C. What is the climate like? ( I do) Intro to North Africa (You do) Computers: A. Watch the ppt on History and Culture and take notes. Use your timeline to keep track of events. CLICK HERE B. Practice your ONLINE MAP QUIZ (We do) Collaboration: A. Read pages 358 and 359 : Take notes on each of the 4 elements discussed (Culture, Oil, Deserts, and History) B. Do the following map interpretation questions with your discussion group on the big board: p. 361 #1 p. 363 #1 and #2 p. 364 #1 and #2 (You do) Exit Ticket: Pick two: Tweet about the impact of the desert climate on North Africa’s population centers Tweet about what causes the most conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims Draw two things you can do because of the inventions of the ancient people of this region HOMEWORK: Study your maps for 20 minutes. (ACT Prep) Begin reading your short article on the Arab Spring (Highlight and look up definitions you do not know, and write 4 questions- 2 factual and 2 thinking! (5 for Honors)) WEDNESDAYI can: Analyze the impact of historical events on current populations. Describe the reasons for a political uprising and analyze its impact on the region. Agenda: ( You do/We do) Journal Topic: A. What does it mean to have a revolution? B. What things could make people want to revolt? (I do) Intro to the Social Media Revolution Video (We do) Group Activity: ARAB SPRING RESOURCES HERE General Resources:BBC: Middle East Protests—Country by Country New York Times: Arab Spring and Fall Strategic Studies Institute: The Arab Spring and the Future of U.S. Interests and Cooperative Security in the Arab World Guardian: Arab Spring—An Interactive Timeline of Middle East Protests BBC: How the Arab Spring began Country-Specific Resources: Egypt: New York Times: Egypt News—Revolution and Aftermath Yemen: New York Times: Yemen—Protests (2011) BBC: Q&A–Yemen Crisis Libya: New York Times: Libya—Revolution and Aftermath (2011) BBC: Libya Conflict Q&A Al Jazeera: Empire—A Revolution for All Seasons (watch 21:23-23:20) Syria: New York Times: Syria—Protests (2011) Al Jazeera: Empire—A Revolution for All Seasons (watch 2:23-6:25) Tunisia: New York Times: Tunisia Al Jazeera: Empire—A Revolution for All Seasons (watch 23:25-28:22) 5.Exit Ticket: A. What impact has the Arab Spring had on the region? B. Is it good or bad? Why? Homework (if not finished in class): Write a letter to the President of the United States describing the impact of the Arab Spring on the countries in the Middle East region. Tell him if you think the US should get involved and explain why or why not. THURSDAY
I can: (ACT Prep) Use questions I created from a close-reading to discuss an article. Listen, speak, and observe per Socratic Seminar rules. Agenda: (I do/We do) Journal Topic: a. What strategies do you use to close read your article and write good questions? b. What can YOU do today to make this the best Socratic Seminar ever!!? (We do/You do) Socratic Seminar Exit Ticket: a.What was the most interesting thing that was said in Seminar today? b. What is one more question or comment you would have said of there was more time? Homework: Study Maps, Notes and Vocab |
FRIDAYI can:
Analyze maps, graphs, and charts of population factors. Create general statements about a region based on analysis. Agenda: Mindfulness (I do/We do) Journal Topic: a. What is one general statement you can make about life in Inukjak? (I do) Introduce population stations (We do/You do) Stations activity Exit ticket: What are two general statements you can make about the population, resources, and climate of this region based on your analysis today? |