September 23 2019 Saudi Arabia Oil Attacked
Homeroom Article: SECRET SERVICE WANTS JET SKIS TO PROTECT TRUMPS: 'THE FIRST FAMILY IS VERY ACTIVE IN WATER SPORTS' - Newsweek
Learning Target: I can explain why the attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia is of interest to the United States of America and how oil distribution affects Saudi Arabia
Standard(s):
SS7H2 Analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
d. Explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia, including the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
SS7E6 Describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
d. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Taking Orders from the Saudis
Opening: The teacher will put the students in pairs and define student rolls.
One partner will type the answers into Its Learning.
The second partner will highlight where in the article the answer came from.
The first partner will also be responsible for looking up the definition in #10
Work Session:
Students will work in pairs to answer the article with questions:
Attacks have disrupted 5% of the world's oil production. Here's what you need to know - CNN
Early Finishers:
Video: Saudi Oil Attack - 916 CBS Evening News
Video: Gas Prices - 916 CBS Evening News
Video: Oil Attack Investigation - 917 CBS Evening News
Closing:
The teacher will check with the students for understanding on question #12.
"There are two things that pieces of evidence that casts doubt on the possibility that the attack came from Yemen. What are those two pieces of evidence? "