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GeoFacts Middle East and Introduction to Asia

GeoFacts Middle East and Introduction to Asia. GeoFacts. What was ancient Iraq known as?????. Agenda 11/18/2013 EQ: What is Iraq like today? GeoFacts Review Israel and Iran Notes on Iraq Today

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GeoFacts Middle East and Introduction to Asia

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  1. GeoFacts Middle East and Introduction to Asia

  2. GeoFacts • What was ancient Iraq known as????? Agenda 11/18/2013 EQ: What is Iraq like today? GeoFacts Review Israel and Iran Notes on Iraq Today HW: Handout on Iraq and study guide, test this Friday. Please take this early if you plan to leave Thursday for break.

  3. Answer • Mesopotamia

  4. GeoFacts • How is Israel’s government from Iraq’s? Agenda 11/19/2013 EQ: What conflicts occurred in Iraq? GeoFacts Review HW Finish notes on Iraq HW: Study Guide and test this Friday.

  5. Answer • Israel and Iraq are both a Parliamentary Democracy • They both have a Prime Minister and President

  6. GeoFacts • What ethnic groups are found in Iraq? Agenda 11/20/2013 EQ: What wars have shaped Iraq today? GeoFacts Globe Trekker Special : World History-The Middle East Work on Study Guide HW: Complete study guide and be ready for the review game tomorrow. Test Friday

  7. Answer • 75% Arabs-15% Kurds and 10% other

  8. GeoFacts Name the nation: Literacy rate: 78.5% - 77% with more men than women- 95%- Agenda 11/21/2013 EQ: What key facts are necessary to understand the Middle East? GeoFacts Q and A on study guide Review Game HW: Study for test tomorrow, study guide required for anyone who did not pass the last test.

  9. Answer Name the nation: Literacy rate: 78.5% -Iraq 77% with more men than women-Iran 95%-Israel

  10. GeoFacts What was the Anfal campaign? How many died? Agenda 11/22/2013 EQ: What do I need to know about Iran, Iraq and Israel? GeoFacts Unit Test today HW: Have a great holiday!

  11. Answer • The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein in 1988 initiated a genocide against the Kurds. 182,000 died.

  12. Test Today • Put you FULL name on the scantron • Class period • Subject 3-I’s • Test Number –None • You may listen to music, when done put your test and scantron face down and sit quietly-read or work on other assignments

  13. GeoFacts Agenda 10/29/2012 EQ: What is Iran like today? GeoFacts Test scores and retest information Project Information-handouts tomorrow Before and After Notes using slotted notes on Iran. Rick Steve's Journey to Iran HW: Prepare for map quiz if you have not exempted this. Plan your project selections and be ready. • What ethnic group makes up the majority of the people in Iran today???

  14. Before and After-What do you know about Iran???? Before After

  15. First Ten In • What is the religion of Iran? • What type of government does Iran have? • Which ethnic group is the majority? • What type of economy does Iran have? • What languages are commonly found? • What is the Infant Mortality rate? • Literacy Rate is? • Life expectancy ? • What is the capital? • What is a Shah???

  16. Answer • Persians.

  17. GeoFacts • What are the most common ethnic groups in the Middle East ? Agenda 11/4/2013 EQ: Who are the major ethnic groups in the Middle East today? GeoFacts Complete notes on ME Ethnic groups Persian Gulf War reading and group answers. Reminder: Test this Thursday, study guide is optional. Must turn in on Test date. Be prepared for review game on Wednesday! HW: Study Guide and Review

  18. Answer Arabs, Berber, Bedouin, Persians and Kurds

  19. GeoFacts Agenda 11/6/2013 EQ: Who are the ethnic groups in the Middle East today? GeoFacts Ethnic Group Review Smartboard Q & A Study Guide Review Game HW: Review for the test tomorrow-Bring pencil and reading material • What is the difference in a religious group and an ethnic group???

  20. Answer • Ethnicity is something that you are born with- it cannot be changed. Religion is a belief system that can change.

  21. GeoFacts • What environmental issues are facing the Middle East today? Agenda 11/7/2013 EQ: How is literacy and development affected by culture? GeoFacts Unit Test Today Use a pencil only, have your study guide out and ready to pick up as scantrons are passed out. HW: Relax tonight!

  22. Answer • Water pollution, extraction of oil and other natural resources are effecting the Middle East today.

  23. Unit Test Today Please put your first and last name on the test. Class Period Subject: AIE (Arab-Israeli War and Ethnic Groups) No test number Place the test face down when done and read or work on other assignments-no talking please

  24. GeoFacts What type of government does Israel have today? Agenda 11/8/2013 EQ: What is life like in Israel today? GeoFacts Map Quiz #7 Notes on Israel today-fill in the blank. Video: Mixed Up in the Middle East

  25. Answer • Israel is a Parliamentary Democracy with a Prime Minister (Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) and President. (Simone Perez)

  26. GeoFacts What issues stand in the way of peace in Israel today? Agenda 11/11/2011 EQ: What is Veterans Day? GeoFacts What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day Video Review Israel and finish notes Mixed up in the Middle East HW: Israel War Map due Wednesday-Map quiz Friday

  27. Answer • Refusal to return the West Bank and Gaza Strip. • Death of 1000’s • Desire to have Jerusalem as Islamic capital

  28. GeoFacts What is the basis of Iran's economy? Agenda 11/12/2013 EQ: What is Iran like today? GeoFacts Review Arab-Israeli War and Gulf Wars Iran Notes Rick Steve's Iran HW: Review Notes and finish Israel Map due tomorrow

  29. Answer • OIL is at least 80-90 % of the income for this nation.

  30. GeoFacts • What environmental issues are problems for the nation of Iran? Agenda 11/13/2013 EQ: How is Iran like the United States? GeoFacts Turn in Israel Map Review Iran Study Guide for the next test 11/22 Finish Notes on Iran Finish Rick Steve’s Iran HW: Study Guide-Map Quiz

  31. Answer • Desertification, air and water pollution and land pollution.

  32. GeoFacts • What type of government does Iraq have today??? Agenda 11/14/2013 EQ: What are the key facts about Iraq? GeoFacts Review Israel and Iran Notes on Iraq Globe Trekker: Iran HW: Review for Map Quiz, work on study guide

  33. Answer • Parliamentary Democracy

  34. GeoFacts • What wars impacted Iraq? Agenda 11/15/2013 EQ: How does history shape the nation of Iraq today? GeoFacts Map Quiz 7-the last one!!! Review Iran and Israel Notes on Iraq Globe Trekker: Iran HW: Study Guide

  35. Answer • 1980-1988 Iran –Iraq War • 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War • 2003 Iraqi War for Independence

  36. Review Iran and Iraq-Put these facts into the correct segment Iran Israel Make this chart

  37. Facts –Sort these into the correct nation • 75% Arabs and 15% Kurds • 75% Jewish and 18% Arabs • 97% Muslim • 75% Jewish • Hills, with plateau • Mediterranean Climate with deserts • Knesset • Parliamentary Democracy • Theocratic Republic • Diamonds • Oil • Disputed Territories • Command Economy • Mixed Economy • Used to be called Persia • Was formerly Palestine • Arab –Israeli Wars • Eight Years War • Follows the Sharia laws • Secular • Hostage Crisis • Prime Minister • Ayatollah • Shah • 1979 Revolution • Most people live in the city • People must serve in military for at least 2-3 years

  38. GeoFacts • What type of government does Saudi Arabia have today? • Agenda 11/2/2012 • EQ: What is life like today in Saudi Arabia? • GeoFacts

  39. Answer • Iran is a Theocratic Republic

  40. Environmental Issues • Make a poster that explains the major environmental issues facing the Middle East today. • Include Desalination, extraction, water rights and issues related to the oil industries. • Include at least three drawings that explain the problems-use the text to help you complete this. • Pages 130-131

  41. GeoFacts • What is the Sharia and how does it affect Saudi Arabia? • Agenda 11/5/2012 • EQ: What is life like today in Saudi Arabia? • GeoFacts • Saudi Arabia-notes • Video Clip-How Saudi Arabia looks today. • HW: Project due 11/14 and Open Note test 11/12

  42. Answer • Islamic official law based on the teachings of the Koran and the traditions of the Prophet, it suggests both religious and secular duties and sometimes punishing penalties for law-breaking.

  43. GeoFacts • What is the basis of Saudi Arabia's economy? • Agenda 11/7/2012 • EQ: What is the basis of Saudi Arabia’s economy? • GeoFacts • Lab time today-work only on your project. • Be sure to save frequently to a flash drive. • HW: Open Note test 11/12/2012, projects due 11/14/2012

  44. Answer • Oil • swer

  45. Project Information • Today is time to work not chat. • Your project should reflect NEW learning –not be copied from my notes & PowerPoint's. • Projects without NEW information will score poorly…research!!!1 • Save your work today. • You may print in the lab today. • There is white copier paper on my desk. • You may borrow the handouts, but not take them.

  46. GeoFacts • Which Middle East ethnic groups are the original people of North Africa west of the Nile Valley? They are Muslim and speak their own unique language. • Agenda 11/8/2012 • EQ: What key facts & details are needed to understand Middle East Nations? • GeoFacts • Review-compare Iran and Saudi Arabia • Review Notes for Test

  47. Answer • The Berbers

  48. GeoFacts • Which Middle East ethnicity is both a ethnic group and a RELIGION???? • Agenda 11/9/2012 • EQ: What key facts are necessary to understanding life in Saudi Arabia? • GeoFacts –due today-check your heading • Finish notes on Saudi Arabia. • Q & A for Test • Review-Smartboard • HW: Review your notes

  49. Answer • Jewish

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