January 9, 2020 Iran Missile Attack

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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.

Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Distractions from economic sanctions

Opening: The teacher will explain congressional oversight and why Iran may have wanted to miss with their most recent missile attack.

Map: Iran Missile Range

Work Session: The students students will watch a series of videos and answer questions about the latest developments in Iran.

Video: Iran Attacks Iraqi Air Base Where U.S. Troops Are Based - NBC News January 7 2020

Video: Inside the Missile Attack - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBDT_2020_01_08_18_58_00

Video: Fury after Briefing - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBDT_2020_01_08_18_58_00

Video: Catastrophic Plane Crash Mystery - ABC World News Tonight With David Muir_WSBDT_2020_01_08_18_58_00

Video: Trump Breaks Iran Deal - NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt_WXIAHD_2018_05_08_18_28_00

Video: Iran Protests - CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor_WGCLDT_2018_05_09_18_28_00

Video: Iran Deal - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver