Student Name:
______________________Parent Signature: ______________________ (5 pts)
This Layered Curriculum unit will
consist of an exploration of the geography of Southwest Asia & the
Middle East region. IMPORTANT: Choose activities that will help you
learn the objectives listed below.
Must be completed by
__________________________!
“KNOW IT” LEVEL Minimum
Points: 90 pts. Maximum from KNOW
IT Level: 105 pts.
OBJECTIVES:
When you have completed this
unit, you will know:
- The geographic features of
Southwest Asia and the Middle East.
- The general cultural and
religious history of Southwest Asia and the Middle East.
Required:
- Set up a 3-ring binder
notebook for this class. This can be just a section of a binder you use
for other classes. Collect your past assignments. Organize your binder
in the following order: Syllabus, Notes, Handouts, Old Assignments.
Once organized, show to Mr. Herneisen. (10 pts. _______)
- Complete the Southwest and
Central Asia Mapping Lab. (50 pts. _______)
Geography: (Choose 3)
- Listen and take notes on Herneisen’s
lecture “Middle East Geography” lectures.
5 pts. each day
5
5
Show these notes to Herneisen after
finished.
- Complete the Middle East Map – label
all visible countries and bodies of water. Be prepared for the 7/7
quizzes. (10 pts. ______ / _______)
- Read Pgs. 346-355 and take notes. DO
NOT DO PAGE 353. (10 pts. ______ / ______)
- Listen to the podcast of the Unit 6
Introduction and take notes. (10 pts. ______ / ______)
- On a separate sheet of paper,
complete the Middle East Un-Scramble Worksheet and word search. (10
pts. _____ / ______)
History: (Choose 2)
- Listen and take notes on Herneisen’s
“History of the Middle East” lectures. 5 pts. per day.
- Watch the video “Roots of Religion”
(50 minutes) and take notes. Be sure to focus on the background of the
Sumerians and the beginnings of each religion. (10 pts. ______ /
______)
- Watch the video “Israel &
Palestine: The Fight for Peace” and take notes. Know and understand the
roots of the conflict, and why there is still no peace. (10 pts.
________ / ________)