Bell Ringer/Journal #1:
Journal 1 – What do you
think when the Middle East is
mentioned? What do you
know about the culture of the
Middle East? Where is the
Middle East?
February 25,2016
Unit 2: The Middle East
Students will examine the religion, culture, government, economics, and
geography of the Middle East. They will go on to study the history of
Muhammad as well as two major groups within the Islamic religion and
the impact these two groups have had on the culture of the area.
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What would you do? Muslim woman video clip
Notes over Muhammad
Middle East Vocabulary and terms
Finish Middle East Map
Middle East
Middle East
• Includes South West Asia and North of the Sahara
Desert in Africa
• It is a united region due to its Climate, Religion,
Language, and Economics…
Original Religion and Culture
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Abraham and his son Ishmael built the Kaaba
Tribes were animistic and polytheistic
Temperatures up to 129 ºF and only 2 - 4 inches of rainfall
Tribes defended trade routes, family, and water
Pre-Muhammad’s World
• Mecca had become an established and vibrant center for
trade
• Rich mixture – Christians, Jews, and Arabs of the desert
Life of Muhammad
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Born in Mecca in 570 AD
Orphan at 6 years old
Raised by his grandfather and a group of Bedouins
Uncle Abu Taalib took him in
He was taught to be an expert in trade
Married Khadija, a wealthy widow, in 595 C.E.
Did not like the polytheistic belief system around him
In 610 received a revelation from the Angel Gabrielle
Quran is the record of his words
Life of Muhammad
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Not nationality or tribe but faith matters now
No longer poor vs. rich, now everybody is equal
Muhammad - Miracle is the beauty of my message
Mecca became divided
In 622 he fled to Medina.
In 629 he returned to conquer Mecca
By 630 Islam was dominant in Mecca
In 632 Muhammad died in Medina
5 Pillars of Islamic Faith
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Shahadah or Faith : Declaring there is no god except God and
Muhammad is God's Messenger
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Salah or Prayer: Ritual prayer five times a day
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Sawm or Fasting: Fasting (not eating) and self-control during
the blessed month of Ramadan
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Zakat or Alms Giving: Giving 2.5% of one’s savings to the poor
and needy
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Hajj: Pilgrimage (trip) to Mecca at least once in a lifetime if he
or she is able to do
Muslim Beliefs
One and Incomparable God
The Angels were created by Him
Day of Judgment and individual accountability for actions
God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after
death
• God's final message to man was revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel
• The prophets through whom His revelations were brought to
mankind
• Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job,
Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the
Baptist, and Jesus
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Quran Quotes
None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for
himself.
He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food is not a believer.
Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who
controls himself in a fit of anger.
God does not judge according to your bodies and appearances but He scans
your hearts and looks into your deeds.
Bell Ringer/Journal #2 for 2-29-16
Who was Muhammad?
What were some things about his life that we discussed during our
last class?
Any questions?
2-29-16
The students will continue to discover and examine the culture and
lifestyles of the Middle East. They will be introduced to the Sunni vs. Shi’a
debate, the five pillars of faith, and the world’s largest pilgrimage.
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Bell Ringer #2
CNN Student News
Sunni vs. Shia (shite) notes
The World's Largest Pilgrimage - Hajj Documentary
What are the seven things a Muslim is supposed to do on their journey
Maps are due.
Vocabulary needs to be done.
Sunni vs. Shi'a
• In 632, Muhammad died unexpectedly
• Muslim’s were divided over who would succeed him
• Sunnis
• 85% of Muslims
• Allow the council elders to choose
• First Caliph: Abu Bakr
• Shi’a
• 15% of all Muslims
• Believed Ali Abi Talib, Muhammad's cousin and
son in law, was to be the next leader
Sunni vs. Shi'a
Shiite (Shia) vs. Sunni Moslems
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It was brought about by who should lead
Islam
Muhammad never had a son
Closest male relative was cousin named
Ali
Many felt he was the only one with
spiritual authority to succeed
Muhammad.
They became the Shiite (Shia) Moslems
More information
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Sunni's believed that power should go to
the one who had the most political power
at the time. Muhammad's father in law
Abu Bakr
Bakr was named the first leader, but Ali
assumed the position 25 years later
Ali was later assassinated by the Sunnis.
Both believe in Mohammad, The Koran,
The Five Pillars of Faith, and Mecca as the
most holy city.
Breaking Point
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Ali's son Hussein and many in his family
was assassinated
He had challenged the Sunni corrupt
leadership
This became sacred to the Shiites as they
felt he sacrificed himself for all Moslems
Even though they have lived side by side
for years there has always been tension
Facts
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80-90% of Moslems are Sunni
10-20% are Shia mostly located in
Iran/Iraq
Al Qaeda is a group of radical Sunni
Moslems
Suicide bombing is done by a small
minority of mostly Sunni's (Al Qaeda)
Iraq seems to be the center of this divide
In Islam the
______________ is
considered to be the sacred
text.
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The prophet of Islam is
________________.
The deity of
Islam is known
as
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Islam is primarily practiced in
which region of the world?
What is now
considered
the holy city
for Muslims?
Islam is a religion in which the
members worship in a
_________.
The location of ________ is
most responsible for the
population distribution in the
Middle East.
Baghdad and the Suez Canal
are located in which region?
What city is considered holy by
Jews, Muslims and Christians?
Muslims aspire to follow the
five _______ ___ ______.
One of the five pillars of
faith that all Muslims
must do is to
___________
Another one of the five
pillars of faith is
____________.
One of the five pillars of
faith is to
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One of the five pillars of faith is to
go on a ________________ to
Mecca once in your lifetime, if you
can afford it.
Which minority
group is
struggling for a
homeland and
self-rule in
Israel?
The __________ ___________
___________ was created to
establish a homeland for
Palestinian Arabs.
An international
corporation concerned
with regulating oil prices.
The _______ ________ is an international
organization created to maintain diplomatic
relationships and promote cooperation
among nations.
New York City
Ban Ki Moon
The ______ _______ and the _______
__________are located in the Middle East.
The Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers are
located in which
country and which
region?
Minority groups,
such as the
Palestinians and
Israelis major
goal is to obtain
self-rule and
economic
control of their
_____________
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What do the letters NAFTA
stand for?
The _________ ___________
_________ was created to liberalize
trade, negotiate trade agreements,
and settle trade disputes between its
member nations
Journal/Bell Ringer #4
3-2-16
Journal 4 – What are the two
divisions in Islam? Why is there
a division? What are the five
pillars of faith?
What is an International
Organization?
3-2-16
The students will be introduced to many of the world’s international
organizations and they will recognize what these organizations do. The
students will be able to define what an international organization is and
identify how these organizations affect the world. The students will
explore the origins of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and discover
why it continues to be a problem in today’s world.
• Journal/Bell Ringer #5. Learning outcomes. Number 1-10
• CNN Student News and discussion
• International Organizations Notes
• A Beginner's Guide to the Israeli Palestinian Conflict?
• Israeli Palestinian Conflict Introduction Notes
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Abbreviation: U.N.
Formed in 1945 after WWII
Created to prevent future world
wars and provide a platform for
dialogue between nations
There are currently 193 members
Headquartered in New York City
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Abbreviation: W.T.O.
Formed in 1995
Created to liberalize trade, negotiate
trade agreements, and settle trade
disputes between its member nations
There are currently 160 members
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Abbreviation: N.A.F.T.A.
Signed into U.S. law by Bill Clinton
and took effect on January 1st, 1994.
Trilateral trade bloc created by the
governments of Canada, the United
States and Mexico
Purpose: To remove trade barriers
and encourage investment between
the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
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Abbreviation: P.L.O.
Formed in May 1964
Created by 422 Palestinians to oppose Israeli
occupation of Palestine and create an
independent nation for Palestinians
Led by Yasser Arafat, who in 1993, officially
recognized the legitimacy of Israel
Arafat died in 2004 and was succeeded by
Mahmoud Abbas as President of Palestine
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Arabic acronym that means “Islamic Resistance
Movement.”
Formed in 1987 by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood
Responsible for Israel-targeted attacks and
shootings.
Successful in the 2006 Palestinian parliamentary
elections, taking 76 of the 132 seats in the
chamber.
Considered a terrorist organization by Canada,
the European Union, Israel, Japan, and the
United States
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Abbreviation: O.P.E.C.
Formed in September 1960
Created to regulate the supply of oil that
was being exported to countries around the
world. Originally formed to ensure a fair
price on their product
Currently made up of 12 countries: 6 in the
middle east, 4 in Africa, and 2 in South
America
Headquartered in Vienna, Austria
 Are
human beings territorial? Please explain
and give an example.
 Write down anything at all you may know
about Palestine or Israel.
March 4
The students will study and examine the Palestinian/Israeli conflict as
they compare and contrast issues from both sides. The student will
discuss and debate the conflict and will be able to come to an individual
conclusion of support for either side.
Notes: Israel/Palestine conflict
Quiz: Islam and International Organizations
Video: Conflict Zone Parts I, II and III
Letter write up over each sides perspective.
Israel and Palestine
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The heart of the conflict is in Israel in the area around the
West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem
The Jewish people originally inhabited the land when Moses
led his people out of Egypt
They left when the Romans conquered the area in 135 C.E.
Muslims defeated the Romans and resided in the area for over
a thousand years
Israel and Palestine
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Jewish people want a unified Jerusalem as its capital as they
feel that is their homeland
Palestinians want East Jerusalem as the capital of their
country
Both of them are trying to coexist in the same area
Several failed attempts at peace and things have deteriorated
and fighting has continued
Israel and Palestine
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May 19, 1916 representatives of Great Britain and France
secretly reached the Sykes-Picot Agreement, by which
most of the Arab lands under the rule of the Ottoman
Empire were to be divided into British and French spheres
of influence with the conclusion of World War I.
In 1917, The Balfour Declaration acknowledged the
establishment of a Jewish home in Palestine
In 1947, The UN and Britain divided the land between both…
Israel and Palestine
Miscellaneous Notes
The Arab-Israeli Six Day War of 1967 – Israel has a decisive victory
and gains control of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and the
Sinai Peninsula.
Saddam Hussein – Sunni leader of Iraq that was executed in 2006.
Osama Bin Laden – Founder of Al-Qaeda and considered responsible
for the World Trade Center bombings on September 11, 2001.
Letter Guidelines and Rubric
From what you saw in the videos and what you learned in the
discussion, you will write a letter. Your letter should be written from a
family member on either side of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. In your
letter, explain why you believe your family has the right to live in the
region and explain how you think the conflict can be resolved.
Your letter should be written from a family member on either side of the
Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
Your letter must be at least 4 paragraphs in length and at least one
page long.
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Introduction and background
Where you live and why it is your right to live there
A resolution and why it benefits you and your adversary
Conclusion
March 8
The Students will continue to study and examine the Arab Gulf States
region. The students will show what they know about the Middle East by
meeting proficiency on a short quiz
Journal 7 – What do you know about the following events and people:
Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, and the Gulf Wars?
• Bell Ringer
• CNN Student News
• Middle East Quiz
• Finish Palestine Israel write up
• Watch Arab Globe Trekker with video guide?
Israeli and Palestinian Letters are due today
March 10
The students will examine terrorist influences in the Islamic religion
by reading an article and critically comparing and contrasting the
youth in the article with someone the same age from Meridian, Idaho.
Journal 8 – What is Al Qaeda? The Taliban? ISIS?
• Newsweek Article: The Lure of Al Qaeda. This is an article from
September 2010 when Bin Laden was still alive. It is still
interesting and relevant as it discusses teenage suicide bombers.
• You will read this article and answer four questions in essay
format. It will basically be a short four paragraph essay.
• Globe Trekker Arab Gulf States and video guide
March 10 (continued)
Write a four paragraph essay about the article. Your essay should be at
least 1 page page in length.
Paragraph 1 – Summarize the article and be specific.
Paragraph 2 – Compare how the boy in the article is similar to a
typical boy his age in Meridian, Idaho.
Paragraph 3 – Contrast how this boy is different from a typical boy
his age in Meridian, Idaho.
Paragraph 4 – Offer your thoughts or feelings about the article.
March 14
The students will demonstrate their understanding of the
Middle East through a group activity review, classroom
discussion, and completion of written work.
Journal 8 – Write down one thing you knew or thought about the Middle
East prior to beginning this unit. Write down three things you learned or
know about the Middle East now. What do you still want to know or learn
about the Middle East?
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Journal 9: Learning Objectives
Test Review
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Globe Trekker and video guide
• THERE IS A TEST ON FRIDAY MARCH 18 OVER THE MIDDLE
EAST
In Islam the
______________ is
considered to be the sacred
text.
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The prophet of Islam is
________________.
The deity of
Islam is known
as
____________
_.
Islam is primarily practiced in
which region of the world?
What is now
considered
the holy city
for Muslims?
Islam is a religion in which the
members worship in a
_________.
The location of ________ is
most responsible for the
population distribution in the
Middle East.
Baghdad and the Suez Canal
are located in which region?
What city is considered holy by
Jews, Muslims and Christians?
Muslims aspire to follow the
five _______ ___ ______.
One of the five pillars of
faith that all Muslims
must do is to
___________
Another one of the five
pillars of faith is
____________.
One of the five pillars of
faith is to
_____________.
One of the five pillars of faith is to
go on a ________________ to
Mecca once in your lifetime, if you
can afford it.
Which minority
group is
struggling for a
homeland and
self-rule in
Israel?
The __________ ___________
___________ was created to
establish a homeland for
Palestinian Arabs.
An international
corporation concerned
with regulating oil prices.
The _______ ________ is an international
organization created to maintain diplomatic
relationships and promote cooperation
among nations.
New York City
Ban Ki Moon
The ______ _______ and the _______
__________are located in the Middle East.
The Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers are
located in which
country and which
region?
Minority groups,
such as the
Palestinians and
Israelis major
goal is to obtain
self-rule and
economic
control of their
_____________
.
What do the letters NAFTA
stand for?
The _________ ___________
_________ was created to liberalize
trade, negotiate trade agreements,
and settle trade disputes between its
member nations
Bell Ringer #10 for March 16
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Write down 3
things that you
would change that
would make the
world a better
place.
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Bell Ringers are
due today! 10 of
them!
The SWBAT review for the
upcoming Middle East Test
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Bell Ringer
CNN Student News
Finish Globe
Trekker video.
Kahoot game
All work needs to
be complete
March 18
The Students will display their knowledge on the Middle
East by reaching proficiency on the exam.
Journals will be collected and reviewed today. Counting today
you should have 8 journals.
• CNN Student News
• Unit 2 Test over Middle East
• African Map
Essay on the Al Qaeda article is due today.