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Global Connections
Global Connections
Check out Google Earth's
Check out Google Earth's
Summer Learning will take you through many countries and continents, stopping weekly to learn more deeply about one location.
Summer Learning will take you through many countries and continents, stopping weekly to learn more deeply about one location.
The "Global Connections" section is designed to show you that there are many similarities across the world even though location, climate, history, and culture may be very different.
The "Global Connections" section is designed to show you that there are many similarities across the world even though location, climate, history, and culture may be very different.
Explore
Explore
Spend some time looking at the following articles, websites, infographics, and videos to learn more about the Middle East and all it has to offer.
Spend some time looking at the following articles, websites, infographics, and videos to learn more about the Middle East and all it has to offer.
Discuss & Reflect
Discuss & Reflect
Now that you have spent some time exploring and learning more about the Middle East, it's time to talk about the things that you found interesting, questioned, or want to know more about. Begin by discussing your learning with someone else. It's always helpful to get another person's perspective! THEN, choose one (or more) of the reflection activities to show what you have learned.
Now that you have spent some time exploring and learning more about the Middle East, it's time to talk about the things that you found interesting, questioned, or want to know more about. Begin by discussing your learning with someone else. It's always helpful to get another person's perspective! THEN, choose one (or more) of the reflection activities to show what you have learned.
MIDDLE EAST ESSENTIAL QUESTION: During your exploration, you have seen many unique examples of Middle Eastern architecture. Are you more drawn to the traditional or modern architecture and why?
MIDDLE EAST ESSENTIAL QUESTION: During your exploration, you have seen many unique examples of Middle Eastern architecture. Are you more drawn to the traditional or modern architecture and why?
Talk with a friend or family member.
Talk with a friend or family member.
Click on the "Let's Get Talking" questions for a larger document.
Think about your conversations then click on the images to the right to create one or more products that show your learning.
Think about your conversations then click on the images to the right to create one or more products that show your learning.
Try it Out!
Try it Out!
Backgammon is a board game that originated in Mesopotamia (what is now Iraq). Check out the facts below about the game, then try your hand at playing backgammon with a partner.
Backgammon is a board game that originated in Mesopotamia (what is now Iraq). Check out the facts below about the game, then try your hand at playing backgammon with a partner.
Healthy Living & Wellness
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