Homeroom Article: Clerical worker fired after missing 400 days in space of two years - Irish News
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: Who wants de Blasio?
Opening: The teacher will explain today's assignments.
Work Session:
The students will learn about the most recent candidates to enter and drop out of the race for President.
Video: Mark Sanford announces primary challenge to Trump - Fox News Sunday September 8 2019
Video: Bill De Blasio Announces An End To 2020 Campaign - Morning Joe - September 20 2019
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
Video: Saudi Oil Attack - 916 CBS Evening News
Video: Gas Prices - 916 CBS Evening News
Video: Oil Attack Investigation - 917 CBS Evening News
Early Finishers:
Directions: Annotate Article: Highlight important parts, big words you don't know the meaning of, parts that confuse you, parts that are thought provoking
Closing: The teacher will lead a discussion in which the students analyze the possible chances of Republican candidates for president other than Donald Trump.