Week 34:
The Modern Middle East
Unit Era: 1945 to Present
Unit XI
Lesson 3: The Modern Middle East Takes ShapeL.G.1: I can analyze the development of modern nations in the Middle East.L.G.2: I can describe the founding of Israel and the impact of the Arab rejection of Israel.L.G.3: I understand how oil has affected nations of the Middle East.L.G.4: I can examine the impact of Islam on government, law, and the lives of women.L.G.5: I can define the “Arab Spring.” Lesson 4: Conflicts in the Middle EastL.G.1: I can explain the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the obstacles to peace.L.G.2: I can explain the causes and effects of conflicts in Lebanon and Syria. L.G.3: I understand why Iraq became a battleground.
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Kibbutz
- Suez Canal
- Theocracy
- Secular
- Hijab
- Intifada
- Jerusalem
- Militia
- Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD)
- Insurgent
Monday: Obstacles to Development in the Middle East
MSDE IV.B.3 | Examine the political, social, and economic factors that promoted and impeded the development of democracy in Egypt, Iraq, and Iran. (3, 5). Opener: Great Race | Geography of the Middle East
Identify the countries on the map of the Middle East
Lesson: The Modern Middle East Takes Shape
I. Notes: The Modern Middle East Takes Shape
Closing: Periodization | The Middle East from 1945 to 2000.
Identify the three events that took place from 1945 to 2000.
Resources | The Modern Middle East (1945 to the Present)
Looking for Utopia by Heja Rahiminia (2017)
Tuesday: Conflict in the Middle East
MSDE IV.B.5 | Compare and contrasting the causes and consequences of genocides and ethnic cleansings in South East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (3, 4, and 5). Opener: Art Analysis | Looking for Utopia by Heja Rahiminia (2017)
Why do you think the artist chose to call his collection of photographs "Looking for Utopia"?
Lesson: Conflict in the Middle East
I. Notes: Conflict in the Middle East
Closing: Map Analysis | Middle East Exports in 2015
What exports do you think are most important to global trade today?
Resources | Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing (1915 to the Present)
Wednesday: Violence Against Civilians
MSDE IV.B.7 | Compare the outcomes of non-state aligned violence as a tool for political change in Northern Ireland, Spain, Russia, the Middle East, and Peru (3, 4, and 5). MSDE IV.B.8 | Examine the range of responses to non-state aligned violence in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East (3, 4, and 5). Opener: Map Analysis | Terrorism in the US 1970 to 2000
Reaction: Are you surprised by the information from the Global Terrorism Database?
Predictions: Who do you think is responsible for the most attacks on the US from 1994 to 2020?
Lesson: Non-State Aligned Violence
I. Classwork: Complete the "Modern Terrorism Comparative Analysis" assignment in Schoology. You may work with groups of up to four members.
Closing: Personal Reflection | Minimizing Terrorism
What do you think is an effective strategy for minimizing terrorism?
Do you think the number of terrorist attacks in the US will expand or contract in the next ten years?
Resources | Terrorism and Violence Against Civilians
Thursday: Unit XI Thematic Chart
All of Unit XI Learning GoalsOpener: Open Notes Quiz | Unit XI: New Nations Emerge
Complete the open notes quiz
Lesson: Thematic Chart | Unit XI: New Nations Emerge
Complete the thematic chart in class to review what you learned in this unit. Your grade is based on participation, focus, and a completed chart that reflects the information on the chart created by your classmates.
Closing: Grade | Thematic Chart
Have your thematic charts out for grading purposes
If you have further questions now is the time to ask
Friday: What Did You Learn?
All of Unit XI Learning GoalsOpener: Study | Unit XI: New Nations Emerge
You have ten minutes to study
Lesson: MW32-MW34 [ Test ] Unit XI - New Nations Emerge
You will take the test in Schoology. The Unit XI test is thirty questions based on information related to MW32: Independence in Asia, MW33: Independence in Africa, and MW34: The Modern Middle East
Closing: Introduce Unit XII: The World Today (1980 to the Present)
What is the single greatest invention since 1980?
Is Facebook still relevant? Snapchat? MySpace? Instant Messenger?
[YouTube] CCWH 2.16 - Islam and Politics
[YouTube] Free Documentary - Suez Canal
Essential Question(s) 1970 to the Present
Is Democracy Right for Everyone?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will examine the global responses to address regional conflicts during the second half of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century by:
IV.B.3 | Examining the political, social, and economic factors that promoted and impeded the development of democracy in Egypt, Iraq, and Iran. (3, 5).
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will examine the global responses to address regional conflicts during the second half of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century by:
IV.B.5 | Comparing and contrasting the causes and consequences of genocides and ethnic cleansings in South East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (3, 4, and 5).
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will assess the impacts of non-state violence against civilian populations for political reasons and its impact on regional and global stability by: :
IV.B.7 | Comparing the outcomes of non-state aligned violence as a tool for political change in Northern Ireland, Spain, Russia, the Middle East, and Peru (3, 4, and 5).
IV.B.8 | Examining the range of responses to non-state aligned violence in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East (3, 4, and 5).