Name:
World Studies
Mrs. Wong
Middle East Unit Calendar
Monday, May 1st
Journal: - N/A
Activities: - Map of the Middle East
Homework: - Reading on Christianity, Judaism, or Islam
Tuesday, May 2nd
Journal:- N/A
Activities: - Jigsaw Activity (Christianity, Judaism, Islam)
Homework:- N/A
Wednesday, May 3rd
Journal:- What symbol is associated with each of the religions in the Middle East?
Activities:- Finish Jigsaw Activity
- Class Activity: Venn diagram
Homework:- Study forTuesday’s quiz (Map & Religions of the Middle East)
Thursday, May 4th
Journal:- N/A
Activities:- Cultural Elements of the Middle East Slide Show
- Crash Course World History
Homework: - Study for tomorrow’s quiz (Map & Religions of the Middle East)
Friday, May 5th
Journal:- Take two minutes to prepare for the quiz
Activities:- Quiz (Map Religions of the Middle East)
Homework:- Formation of the Middle East (Documents A & B)
Monday, May 8th
Journal: - Was there ever peace among the three religions in the Middle East?
Activities:- Review homework (Documents A & B)
- Label Images for Documents A & B
- Introduction to Project: You Choose the Mandates
Homework: - You Choose the Mandates due Monday 5/9
Tuesday, May 9thWednesday, May 10th
Work on You Choose the Mandates Project
Thursday, May 11th
Journal:- N/A
Activities:-Discuss Project
- Guided Notes (Formation of States C)
- Label Images for C
Homework:- None!
Friday, May 12th
Journal:- What is an oil concession?
Activities- Discussion: Oil in the Middle East
- Oil Activity
Homework:- Reading on Oil in the Middle East
Monday, May 15th
Journal:- N/A
Activities- Finish Oil Activity
- Article & Discussion: History of the Problem (USA & OPEC)
Homework:- Study for tomorrow’s quiz
Tuesday, May 16th
Journal:- Take two minutes to prepare for the quiz
Activities: - Quiz on Events A-C & OPEC
Homework: - Iran Prior to 1979 Reading
Wednesday, May 17th
Journal:- What is the purpose of Propaganda?
Activities: - Iranian Propaganda Poster Analysis
Homework: - Iran after 1979 Reading
Thursday, May 18th
Journal: - N/A
Activities: - Review Iran after 1979 Reading
- Flow Chart
- Current US/Iran Relations
Homework: - Study for tomorrow’s quiz on Iran
Friday, May 19th
Journal:- Take two minutes to prepare for the quiz
In Class: - Quiz on Iran
- Pads/Jeds Slogan Creation
Homework: - Complete slogan for homework
Monday, May 22nd
Journal: - Get into your groups (Jeds or Pads) and vote on the slogan you like the best
Activities: - Jeds/Pads Mini Debate
- Jeds/Pads Simulation
- Debriefing Jeds/Pads Class Activity
Homework: - Event D: The Partition of Palestine Reading & Chart
Tuesday, May 23rd
Journal: - Discussion on the United Nations
Activities: - UN Activity: You Decide
Homework: - None
Wednesday, May 24th
Journal: - N/A
Activities: - Excerpts from the film Promises
Homework: - Study for tomorrow’s quiz
Thursday, May 25th
Journal: - N/A
Activities: - Arab-Israeli Conflict Quiz
Homework: - Prepare for Wednesday’s Quiz
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
NO SCHOOL MAY 26th – MAY 29th
Tuesday, May 30th
Journal: - What nation had control of Syria as a mandate?
Activities: - Document & Image on Syria
- History of the Syrian Conflict
Homework: - Middle East Unit Test June 2nd
Wednesday, May 31st
Journal: - Elect a President
Activities: - Situation Room of the White House: ISIS
Homework: - Middle East Unit Test June 2nd
Thursday, June 1st
Journal: - N/A
Activities: - Review for Middle East Unit Test
Homework: - Middle East Unit Test tomorrow
Friday, June 2nd
Journal: - N/A
Activities: - Unit Test
Homework: - None