Modern Arab-Israeli conflict Persian Gulf War Invasion of Afghanistan AC 7th-grade World Area Studies History of SW Asia “Conflict in the Middle East” TOPICS Modern Arab-Israeli conflict Persian Gulf War Invasion of Afghanistan Operation Iraqi Freedom

Historical + Modern facts Timeline (events, causes) AC 7th-grade World Area Studies History of SW Asia “Conflict in the Middle East” Who, what, when, where, and why of conflict/creation/breakup (bulleted or paragraph) Historical + Modern facts Timeline (events, causes) Points of view (perspectives) – Key players Visuals (maps – key places, diagrams, pictures) WITH captions Causes and effects (consequences) US involvement

(Ideas) Helpful to Your Students… Copies of Timelines Copies of Notes Flashcards (provided) Worksheet/Activity Ticket Out The Door/Pop-Quiz

(Mandatory) Format LESSON Visual with notes (technology-friendly) Handout for your students (must include 5 W’s) OR they take notes Timeline Partnerships will plan with their “shared topic” groups… both partnerships will teach to the class together Neatness/typing/thoroughness CITE your sources

AC Student-Led Lessons Scoring Checklist Content (40% grade, 20 points) Teaching Presentation (40% grade, 15 points)  Element/Requirement Point Value Who, what, when, where, and why of conflict/creation/breakup (bulleted or paragraph) 10 Historical facts + Modern facts 4 Timeline (events, causes) Points of view (perspectives) – Key players 3 Visuals (maps – key places, diagrams, pictures) WITH captions Causes and effects (consequences) US involvement  Element/Requirement Point Value Kept audience engaged 1 All materials turned in to teacher by 10/6 3 Cited ALL sources 2 Neatness/free of spelling errors Thoroughness in information, presentation Well-communicated (obviously organized and well-prepared for) lesson 5 Creativity/Effort/Originality