| Grade 7 |
COURSE TITLE: Cultural Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere |
UNIT 6 |
Unit 6: Middle East
(Suggested amount of time to spend on unit: 4-5 weeks)
FOCUS QUESTIONS
FQ1: How has the physical geography effected the culture of the Middle East? (EQ 1,2)
Maps, climate, and natural resources
Indigenous peoples and ethnic groups
S3; PS 5 ; Describe examples of how societies throughout history have used various forms of visual arts, dance, theater, myths, literature and music to express their beliefs, sense of identify and philosophical ideas.
S8; PS1 Describe the organization of the world into nation-states and describe some ways that nation-states interact with one another.
S9; PS1 Demonstrate human and national characteristics of places and how they shape or place identity.
S9; PS4 Identify and evaluate various perspectives associated with places and regions.
S9; PS5 Use latitude and longitude to locate places and calculate differences between places.
S10; PS3 Explain the factors that affect the location, distribution and associations of features of the physical environment.
S12; PS7 Demonstrate and explain ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and alter the physical environment.
FQ2: How have traditions and beliefs of the Middle East affected other world cultures? (EQ3,4)
The big three religions
Present day influences
S3; PS6 Explain reasons for conflicts and the ways conflicts have been resolved.
S3; PS10 Describe, explain and analyze the impact of the exchange of ideas on societies, politics, religions, etc.
S4; PS5 Describe relationships between historical subject matter and other subjects they study, currents issues and personal concerns.
S10; PS3 Explain the factors that affect the location, distribution and associations of features of the physical environment.
S13; PS4 Present historical and current controversies about the use of resources.
NOTES TO TEACHER:
It is important that the units be taught sequentially.
RESOURCES:
Provided resources:
World Cultures :A Global Mosaic
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES:
Middle East Map Puzzle
Imports and Exports Unlimited - create a company to buy or sell goods to America.
Ethnic Food exchange.
Cartographers Nightmare - create a series of maps illustrating historical shifts in nations.
ASSESSMENTS:
Essential questions
Focus questions
Performance tasks
Tests/quizzes
Teacher observations
| Content: Social Studies |
Grade Level: 7 |
Date of BOE Adoption: July 17. 2002 |
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