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Conflict in Syria

Conflict in Syria. A Continuance of the Arab Spring. Objectives. Students will be able to identify both pro and anti government sentiments pertaining to the situation in Syria through the use of: news video segments Readings

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Conflict in Syria

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  1. Conflict in Syria A Continuance of the Arab Spring

  2. Objectives • Students will be able to identify both pro and anti government sentiments pertaining to the situation in Syria through the use of: • news video segments • Readings • The students will also be able to draw connections through discussion

  3. Warm Up • When is it justified for a people to overthrow their government?

  4. “One man’s terrorist, is another man’s freedom fighter” –Gerald Seymour

  5. Syria History • Modern State created after WWI • By French mandate • military coups and coup attempts shook the country 1949–1971 • Bashar al-Assad has been president since 2000 and was preceded by his father Hafez al-Assad, who was in office from 1971

  6. Syria History • Muslim population • Current conflicts • Suspended from Arab League • Embroiled in civil war as extension of Arab Spring since 2011 • Syrian Rebel Army vs Gov’t

  7. Conflict • Causes • Displeased with government, want to remove Al-Assad • Effects • Human Rights violations • UN- Feb 2013 states ~70k killed thus far • Refugee problems in surrounding countries • Battles in both Damascus and Aleppo

  8. T-Chart: The Current Situation? • As we watch and discuss the following video clips on the conflict in Syria, please fill out your t-chart! • Use your film analysis skills to aid you! • “Syria on the Brink” (-7:00) • http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/empire/2012/03/201232212838378880.html • “Syria: Military gains and diplomatic pains?” (-2:00) • http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidesyria/2013/03/201331074843354248.html • “Syria’s Refugees” • http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2013/03/06/pkg-walsh-syria-night-expo.cnn

  9. Activity: Text Based Discussion • You will read “Army Foils Terrorists’ Infiltration Attempts” • Pre-Reading predictions • While reading highlight pro government statements (What does this mean?) • Add these statements and main points to the t-chart • Share with your partner • Write on the board

  10. Discussion Questions • What are the two perspectives of the Syrian Conflict? (Reference t-chart) • Are these Syrians justified in overthrowing the government? Why or why not? • What references to history can you make based on this particular conflict? • What if a group of people saw Obama and his government as corrupt and threatening and decided to attack? Is this justified? Why or Why not? • Why is it significant to understand this conflict?

  11. Closure: Ticket to Exit Using the information from today’s PowerPoint, video clips, and reading, please reflect and relate the information to the following quote: “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.” - Gerald Seymour How does this relate?

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