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February 25, 2007
Monday we'll review once more for the Middle East Mayhem test on Culture, Economics and Government by taking the practice tests from InspirEd. Partners can study and review for tomorrow's test.
Tuesday We'll take the test: MIDDLE EAST MAYHEM! We can do DEAR today instead of tomorrow since students will finish the test at different rates. Students can finish their Anchor Activity with no penalty today. (It was due last week).
Wednesday It's time to start Middle East History with a lesson about the ancient civilizations in the Middle East-Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians! First we'll review what we remember about the history from the culture as we review Cornell Notes on History.
Thursday Conflict in the Middle East: Basic Issues! Since there are many conflicts, there are many opinions. We'll look at Muslim vs. Muslim, The Persian Gulf War and US involvement in the Middle East.
Friday Middle East MAP test today. You should know this well since you created a map!
During Jekyll week, you'll learn more about the Arab-Israeli conflict. Today we'll learn about the Ottoman Empire through a play. Historians claim that much of the current conflict in the Middle East began when Britain and its allies carved up the Ottoman Empire after WWI.
March 5-9
You'll have a packet to complete during the two days you will be at school. It's about Middle East history and conflict. You'll read "How the Middle East Got That Way" and complete a lessons which will help you understand the obstacles the Jews confronted in creating the country of Israel, and how the Holocaust contributed to the Israel's creation. You'll watch a documentary as well.
Read below about the requirements of the Middle East MAP Test on Friday.
Hope you have your Middle East Map activity! You'll have to identify A-T. THEN, you'll have to
Write in the location of the Rub Al Khali
Draw the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates in their correct location with a line.
Indicate the location of the Suez Canal with a star.
Write SP on the Sinai Peninsula.
Write an AN on the Anatolia Peninsula.
Write an AR on the Arabian Peninsula.
Write an H on the Straight of Hormuz
Write GO on the Gulf of Oman
Write GA on the Gulf of Aden.
Identify the Caspian Sea.
Don't have to know the capitals for this test!
Posted by Glenn at 03:17 PM
February 17, 2007
MONDAY-TUESDAY STUDENT HOLIDAYS! ENJOY AND BE SAFE!
Wednesday: DEAR! We'll most of the period to working in the Middle East Reading Center anchor activity since those questions are due FRIDAY, February 23rd! First we'll talk about Arabian Achievements and the Golden Age of Islam. Homework: STUDY for your quiz!
Thursday: Chapter 18 quiz on the Middle East. This is the BOOK quiz! STUDY!
After the quiz we'll review with a story about the three religions of the Middle East and complete a VENN diagram. HOMEWORK: Word searches, crossword puzzles on Middle East vocabulary.
Friday: Jeopardy and other online games/activities about the Middle East! This will be a great review for the Middle East Mayhem exam next week. Anchor Activity Packet is due today!
OVER THE WEEKEND you may want to prepare for your Middle East Mayhem Exam on Tuesday, February 27. It's on Middle East Economy, Government and Culture!! We'll study the history after this exam and have a separate short history test. (There's a Middle East history packet that will accompany you to Jekyll!)
Just a note...Mrs. Rosenberger has done a terrific job in our class this last few weeks. Her last day is next Tuesday, February 27. She will have successfully fulfilled her "TOSS" requirement at Kennesaw State University of observing, planning lessons with me and doing some teaching for five weeks.
Posted by Glenn at 03:16 PM
February 08, 2007
Check your notes! Attached is the Chapter 18 Review Notes! Check with your personal notes or keep a copy for the exam in a few weeks!
Download file
Monday we'll study the roles women in the Middle East including Golda Meir and Benazir Bhutto. We'll compare and contrast the lives of women in Israel and other areas of the Middle East. Then students will read an article about Islam and Muhammad in Upfront Magazine and we'll discuss.
Tuesday we'll start discussing Middle Eastern economics with a lesson called "You Be the Economist!", the main topic being the need to diversify in the Middle East. We'll also talk about OPEC, the Organization of Oil Producing Countries and its importance to the Middle East.
Wednesday is DEAR, so we're back in our Middle East Reading Center anchor activity for half an hour. Then we'll have a lesson on desalination.
Thursday we'll review the economic outlook for Saudi Arabia and discuss an overview of Middle East Economics through Cornell Notes.
Friday we'll start discussing the government of the Middle East by completing a map noting the various governments in the area. We'll further discuss theocracy and the impact Islam has on the governments of certain countries.
Posted by Glenn at 03:04 PM
February 07, 2007
Those folks at GOOGLE are always coming up with something! Here's the link I sent everyone recently where you can spell out your name (or a phrase) in aerial shots of buildings.
But do your homework first!
Posted by Glenn at 01:36 PM
February 02, 2007
(This map depicts in red the "stress" areas where water is needed-note the Middle East and North Africa!)
Monday we'll call a summit meeting for the Water Crisis in the Middle East. Homework on Monday is a Geography Review Wordsearch and a graph/map of oil production in the Persian Gulf. Since we will begin studying Middle Eastern Culture, Economics and Government tomorrow, students will take a pretest today! Don't worry, it won't take long! There's a lot we have to learn!
Tuesday we'll begin by reviewing Chapter 18 in our book with the Chapter 18 Review. We'll do half of this in class and finish the second half for homework. Today we'll have a short open book quiz on the Geography of the Middle East.
Wednesday is DEAR, so we'll start with half an hour with our anchor activity in the Middle East Reading Center. Then we'll check the Chapter 18 Review and review Middle Eastern culture through Cornell notes.
Thursday students will have the opportunity to judge cases according to Islamic law as well as learn the Five Pillars of Islam.
Friday we'll discuss the Islamic Hajj or pilgrimage. Then we'll study about Abraham and Jewish religious practices.
IMPORTANT DATES!! We've asked each class to note these dates in their agendas:
Mapping the Middle East: Due February 14th
Anchor Activity: Due February 23
Middle East Book Report: Due March 16. May be turned in earlier!
Chapter 18 Quiz: February 22.
Middle East Mayhem Exam: As part of this unit, we will also have a final exam,tentatively planned for Tuesday, February 27th. This will only include the Culture, Economics and Government.
THEN we'll study the history, complete a history packet at Jekyll, and on Wednesday of the week after Jekyll be tested on the history of the Middle East. Book reports will be due two days later, so let's pace accordingly. Although we have planned a lot, we've chunked the tests so we don't have a huge one at one time and we're planning lots of classroom support. Have fun with your learning!
Posted by Glenn at 02:44 PM
