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Connections 4.3

Connections 4.3. Natural Resources in the Arabic-Speaking Countries. Focus: Review. In your own words, what are the “grave” concerns that China is facing in regard to natural resources?. Essential Question.

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Connections 4.3

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  1. Connections 4.3 Natural Resources in the Arabic-Speaking Countries

  2. Focus: Review • In your own words, what are the “grave” concerns that China is facing in regard to natural resources?

  3. Essential Question • How are natural resources connected with politics and the economy of the Arab-speaking countries?

  4. Activating: US, Oil, and the Middle East • As you have studied in previous lessons, you have learned that the availability of natural resources and their use involve the interrelationships of politics, governments, and economics. This is especially true of the Arab world. • What natural resources are available in the Arab countries? • Which natural resource is most vital to the world economy? • What do you know about the US policy to acquire that valuable resource? • What do you think is the relationship between the revolutions of the Arab Spring and this valuable natural resource?

  5. Activating: The US, Oil, and the Middle East Uprisings • As you watch the video, answer the questions on the activity sheet provided. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYLm_uv3too&feature=youtube

  6. Activating: The US, Oil, and the Middle East Uprisings • To investigate the oil production of Arab countries further, lets explore the following link: • http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/11/06/business/20071107_WINNERSLOSERS_GRAPHIC.html?_r=0#

  7. Connecting: Arab World Natural Resources • Read the following article and prepare a 1 page summary of the article that will be turned in for a class work grade. The summary must consist of the following: • Middle East Resources • Early Western control of oil • Struggles over Iranian oil • US dependence on oil • The positives and negatives of oil • Future of oil • Water and water wars • Agricultural resources • http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/questions/resource/index.html

  8. Connecting: Oil, Food, and Politics- News Report (2 class periods) • You will investigate the interrelationships of natural resources of oil and food with the politics of the Arab-speaking region. Each group will research the topic and create a news report to be presented to the class. Each group will present their news report using Windows Movie Maker, or orally in class. Website resources : • http://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Middle-East/Crisis-in-the-Arab-World-Energy-Water-Food-and-Justice.html • http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/soaring-oil-prices-a-double-edged-sword-in-the-middle-east/article611938/

  9. Connections: Man vs. Nature • How societies value……………………. • Where do you think the Arab countries lie on this continuum?

  10. Journal: Summarizing • After you have watched the video, reflect in your journals what you have learned in this lesson regarding Arab natural resources and the dilemma in regard to food and oil prices. What effect do you think the Arab’s countries oil production will have on the USA? • http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=What+do+Rising+Oil+Prices+Mean+for+the+U.S.+Economy25&qs=n&form=QBVR&pq=what+do+rising+oil+prices+mean+for+the+u.s.+economy25&sc=0-0&sp=-1&sk=

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