Social Studies Middle East
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Social StudiesMiddle East
Grade 4For Educational Technology EDU 805
By Ghada Atallah
Contents
• Prerequisite knowledge• Lesson Plan ME– Objectives– Group work 1
• Research Group work 2– Presentations– Assessments
• Individual Work• General Assessment
Prerequisite Knowledge
How the globe is defined?
Globe is defined by:
Equator
Prim
e M
erid
ian
LatitudeLines
Long
itude
Line
s
Four Cardinal DirectionsNorth
East
South
West
Cardinal Points on the globeN
S
W E
What makes the world?
5 continents connected by water:
Australia
What each continent consists of?
Countries which are:
• Defined by borders• Having a capital • Represented by a flag• Identified by a culture (civilization, language, music, art, etc.)
Lesson PlanMiddle East (ME)
• To locate Lebanon geographically and its neighboring countries on the globe
• To identify their geographical traits, climate, etc.
• To study their demography, economy, religion, language, etc.
• To identify similarities and differences of the Middle Easter countries
Objectives
Geographical Position
How the term “Middle East” was created?
Middle East
Definition of “Middle East” ?
Middle East
Africa
Europe
Asia
According to www.Merriam-Webster.com
“Where Africa, Asia, and Europe Meet”
ME Position on the globe
Africa
Europe
Asia
Equator
What country is the green?
Africa
Europe
Asia
Equator
N
W
Countries of Middle East
E
S
Arabian Sea
Red Sea
LebanonMediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
N
W
Altitude & Longitude of ME
E
S
Arabian Sea
30.0
0 E
45.0
0 E
60.0
0 E
30.00 N
15.00 N
45.00 N
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
Lebanon
Section 1
Section 2
Equator
N
W
Middle East
E
S Arabian Sea
30.0
0 E
45.0
0 E
60.0
0 E
30.00 N
15.00 N
45.00 N
LebanonSyria
PalestineJordan
Turkey
Iraq
Section 1
Iran
Section 2
Arabian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
N
W
Middle East Climate
E
S Arabian Sea
30.0
0 E
45.0
0 E
60.0
0 E
30.00 N
15.00 N
45.00 N
Lebanon
Syria
Palestine Jordan
Turkey
Iraq Iran
Arabian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Red SeaOman
Egypt
Yemen
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Kuwait
Qatar
Equator
Section 130
.00
E
45.0
0 E
30.00 N
45.00 N
Lebanon
Syria
Palestine
Turkey
Iraq Iran
Jordan
N
W E
S
Section 230
.00
E
45.0
0 E
30.00 N
15.00 N
Oman
Egypt
Yemen
Saoudi Arabia
United Arab EmiratesQatar
Bahrain
Kuwait
N
W
Group Work 1
E
S Arabian Sea
30.0
0 E
45.0
0 E
60.0
0 E
30.00 N
15.00 N
45.00 N
Lebanon
Arabian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red SeaYemen
Equator
Lebanon
Beirut
7 groups of 3 students
• Group 1 Demography/Flag
• Group 2 Terrain/Vegetation
• Group 3 Climate/Food/Dress
• Group 4 Economy/Industry
• Group 5 Natural Resources
• Group 6 Capital/Cities and traits
• Group 7 Environment/Water sources
Poster
Beirut
Area: 10,452 sq KmCapital: BeirutClimate: MediterraneanHighest Point = Qornat el SaudaLowest point = Mediterranean sea 0 degrees,Religions: Christians, Muslims, DruzeLanguages: Arabic, French, English, ArmenianNatural resources = Limestone, iron, ore, salt, water, arable landEnvironment = Deforestation, soil erosion, air pollutionGeography = Nahr el Litani only river in the Near East not crossing international borders
Agriculture: Citrus, grapes, tomatoes, apples, vegetables, potatoes, olives, tabbacco, sheep, goatsIndustries: Banking, tourism, food processing, wine, jewelery, cement, textile, mineral and chemicals products, wood and furniture products, Etc.
Group Work 2Middle East (ME)
Group Work 2
Syria
Jordan
Turkey
Iraq Iran
Arabian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Egypt
Equator
Saudi Arabia
Group Assignments
1. Egypt1 2. Turkey 3. Syria2 3
4. Iraq 6. Jordan5. Iran4 5 6
7. Saudi7
Presentations
• All posters will be hanged according to their geographical relationship
• Each member of the group will present part of the research
• Discussion is led: compare and contrast the resources, climate, economy, etc.
Assessment of presentation
Students will be assessed for:
• The information • Depth of knowledge• Presentation of poster• Presentation skills
Individual Work
Assignment
• Write a composition about what country do you like to visit from the ones that were presented in class and why?
• The reasons should be supported by the findings.
GeneralAssessmentFor the unit
General Assessments
• Quizz: Multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank
• Presentations
• Depth of understanding during the presentation and discussions
• Composition
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