March 30 - April 1
We'll focus on Grammar/Mechanics: Present Perfect. See Mechanics page.
We'll focus on Grammar/Mechanics: Present Perfect. See Mechanics page.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Born into a historical moment
When were you born?
Since 2001, Denmark, the United States and many other countries have been in an ongoing war(s) and security operations against radical, militant islamic groups in South Asia, the Middle East and in parts of East, North and West Africa. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. These wars/conflicts/terrorist acts have lead to an exodus of refugees and others who want a better future and safer lives for themselves and their families.
What do we know?
Since 2001, Denmark, the United States and many other countries have been in an ongoing war(s) and security operations against radical, militant islamic groups in South Asia, the Middle East and in parts of East, North and West Africa. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. These wars/conflicts/terrorist acts have lead to an exodus of refugees and others who want a better future and safer lives for themselves and their families.
What do we know?
What do we know about the world we live in, where the ongoing themes - for more than one whole decade - on TV and in the newspapers have been: 'Afghanistan', Iraq', 'terrorism', 'humanitarian crisis' and now, 'refugees'.
How will these conflicts and stress affect the future of the European Union, in which you live? Has it already affected Europe? How?
Thee 21st Century is your century. What do you know about it?
What do we want to know?
Is there anything about what is happening in Syria, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Afganistan, etc. - that you want to know more about or understand? Anything that makes you wonder?
Concepts and People Related to modern history in the Middle East/South Asia
History
Civilization
Cradle of Civilization
Fertile Crescent
Levant
Mesopotamia "[land] between rivers"
2011 “Arab Spring” Protests
Geography
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Religion
People
Bashar al Assad
ARTICLES and FILM
How will these conflicts and stress affect the future of the European Union, in which you live? Has it already affected Europe? How?
Thee 21st Century is your century. What do you know about it?
What do we want to know?
Is there anything about what is happening in Syria, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Afganistan, etc. - that you want to know more about or understand? Anything that makes you wonder?
Middle East Geography
Quiz - Try to take the study and practice tests. Look at a map to help you. There is no cheating. Use whatever you need to complete these quizzes.
Concepts and People Related to modern history in the Middle East/South Asia
History
Civilization
Cradle of Civilization
Fertile Crescent
Levant
Mesopotamia "[land] between rivers"
2011 “Arab Spring” Protests
Geography
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Religion
People
Bashar al Assad
Country List - know where they are and a bit about them. (assignment #1)
Syria
Lebanon(se
Israel
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Gulf States
Kuwait
Oman
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Jordan
ARTICLES and FILM
A Third of Syrian Children Have Lived Their Whole Lives
Amid the Chaos of War (VICE News)
The War in Syria: 10 VICE News Films Covering the
Conflict
Syria: A
chronology of key events: (BBC)
Syria: The Story of
the Conflict (BBC)
Syria and the Arab Spring: My life then and now (BBC)
Syria's
war: Who is fighting and why (Vox)
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The Rise of ISIS
(Vox)
The Importance of
Water (National Geographic)
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