Regional Importance and Introduction:  The Middle East was home to some of the World's oldest civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.  These civilizations created many important things: government and the first laws, writing, a number system, oil lamps, and even the wheel.  Also, three of the world's great religions began in this part of the world: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  Today, the region is a major producer of oil--a vital resource to the United States--and home to lots of conflict and war.

Learning Target #1:  I can identify the major physical and political features of North Africa and the Middle East.
Unit 4 Big Picture - Vocab Terms and Video Intro
Unit 4 Big Picture - Vocab Terms and Video Intro ANSWERS
Unit 4 Big Picture - Vocab Terms Online Practice Activity
Mapping Lab Resources:
Map Placard 1: Physical Features Map
Map Placard 2: Climate Zones Map
Map Placard 3: Vegetation Zones Map
Map Placard 4: Population Density Map
Map Placard 5: Economic Activity Map
Challenges 1 and 2 Worksheet
Challenges 1 and 2 Physical Features and Countries to Find (Laminated Sheet)
Online Challenge 1 Checker
Online Challenge 2 Checker
Challenges 3 and 4 Worksheet
Challenge 3 Questions
Challenge 4 Questions
Online Challenge 3 Checker
Challenge 5 Worksheet
Challenge 5 Instructions
ANSWERS for the Entire Mapping Lab Packet
Learning Target #2:  I can compare democracy to another form of government.
Comparing Middle Eastern Governments - Textbook Reading, Chap. 16, Sec. 2.1 (p. 448-449) (printed front to back with the LT3 assignment shown below)
Learning Target #3:  I can compare the economies of North Africa and the Middle East.
Comparing Middle Eastern Economies - Textbook Reading, Chap. 16, Sec. 2.2 (p. 450-451) (printed front to back with the LT2 assignment shown above)
Learning Target #4:  I can compare and contrast the human characteristics of North Africa and the Middle East.
Jerusalem IMAX Activity
"Families Of..." (Israel and Afghanistan) Videos Worksheet Chart
Common Assessment (Unit Test) Preparation
Unit 4 Study Guide Worksheet
Unit 4 Study Guide ANSWERS Presentation (Chromebooks use THIS link!)
Unit 4 Study Guide ANSWERS Presentation (VIDEO--Mr. Stephenson goes over the entire ANSWERS presentation--will there be a special "Easter Egg" answer in the video?)
World Religions WebQuest Graded Assessment

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