1. 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT explain how the arid climate effects people in SW Asia. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) 1. Using the population density map on p. 528 explain where people live in SW Asia. 2. Why do they live there?

2. 1. Objective (READ) - L SWBAT explain how the arid climate effects people in SW Asia. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) 1. Why do people live near water? 2. What are the negative effects of living in a desert?

3. - Most major cities are located on or near water. - Use this for your answer to #10 on your map.

4. Table of Contents DateTitleLesson # 1/20Spatial Inequality53 1/21Economics54 **SOUTHWEST ASIA** 1/28Cover Page55 1/31Physical Geography56 1. Create a new page called “Physical Geography” 2. Label it page # 56.

5. #4 READ ONLY

6. A) CHOKEPOINT - strategic narrow waterway used as a transportation route for goods Examples: The Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz Suez Canal Strait of Hormuz

7. Euphrates River Tigris River Two important rivers in SW Asia are the Tigris and Euphrates READ ONLY

8. Euphrates River in Iraq - The river cuts through the desert. - Check out how the only place they can grow crops is right near the river. DESERT FARMLAND READ ONLY

9. B. Rivers SW Asia is very arid (dry) so water is very important. Rivers are used for drinking, irrigation, trade routes COPY BOX

10. C. Jerusalem The city of Jerusalem is the location of holy sites for all 3 monotheistic religions. Clip Question: 1. Why is Jerusalem important to the following groups: A. Jews – B. Muslims – C. Christians - COPY

11. Center of Jerusalem’s “Old City” READ ONLY

12. Dome of the Rock - Islam

13. Wailing (Western) Wall - Judaism

14. Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Christianity

15. Security Checkpoints How does this lead to conflict? 1. Each religion wants control of the city for religious reasons READ ONLY

16. How does this lead to conflict? 2. Economic reasons - tourism

17. Maps 1. Complete it as soon as possible, they are due at the end of the period. 2. Procedure C – You may whipser, but be working H – Ask a kid nearby, teach it don’t cheat A – Don’t forget to add cut-aways M – Regular seat, unless you are getting materials, then return immediately P – Tape it in when you are finished and raise your hand, I will give you the 100.

18. After you finished… 1. Tape your map onto the map page in your notebook. Raise your hand and I will grade it. 2. Title a page in your notebook “Chokepoints” –Make a list 1-9. –You do not need to take any notes. –Just complete tasks numbered 1-9 in your notebook. 3. Get a laptop and access the Chokepoints power point to complete 1-9. - The questions are on the slides. - Go to S: Student – Student Read Only – Orso Folder – open the file called chokepoints mine.

19. When you finish… 1. Shut down the laptop and put it away correctly. 2. Show me your chokepoint task answers so I can give you a 100. 3. Finish your cut-away boxes.  Maps are due tomorrow. 4. Tape/staple/glue your map into your notebook behind your SW Asia Cover Page.