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Learning Target: I can explain the U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia (Middle East), including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
Standard(s):
SS7H2 Analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
c. Describe how land and religion plays a role in continuing conflicts in the Middle East (i.e. the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Kurdish nationalism).
d. Explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia, including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Opening: The teacher will remind the students of their predictions of what they think will happen next in Iran.
GoFormative: Questions #5 and #6
Video: Pro-Iran Protesters withdraw from Siege at U.S. Embassy - January 1st, 2020 NBC Nightly News
Work Session: The students students will watch a series of videos in which they explore the consequences of the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
Video: Iran May Be Planning Attacks - January 2nd, 2020 NBC Nightly News
Video: Top Iranian Commander Killed by U.S. Strike in Iraq - January 3rd, 2020 NBC Nightly News
Video: Trump Strike To Stop a War - January 3rd, 2020 NBC Nightly News
Video: Iran Vows Forceful Revenge - January 3rd, 2020 NBC Nightly News
Video: Top Iranian Officials Warned US in Interviews - January 3rd, 2020 NBC Nightly News
Video: Iran Escalating Threats - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBDT_2020_01_06_18_58_00
Video: US Military Buildup - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBDT_2020_01_06_18_58_00
Video: What was the Imminent Threat - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBDT_2020_01_06_18_58_00
Early Finishers:
Closing: The students will share their reactions to what has been happening with Iran and their predictions about what might happen next?