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North Africa, Southwest Asia and Central Asia contain a large share of the world's oil and natural gas reserves. A study of the region today will explain how its natural resources influence the global economy and what challenges the region faces, including water scarcity, political instability, and destructive wars.
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Content Vocabulary/Places to Locate:
Section 1:
arable commodity crude oil petrochemical landlocked embargo Istanbul Gulf of Aqaba Strait of Hormuz Baku Batumi |
Section 2:
aquifer desalination Aswan High Dam Elburz Mountains Aral Sea |
Section 1: the economy
Guide to Reading:
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
Writing:
Write two paragraphs explaining what makes soil arable, and what geographical conditions in the region limit the amount of arable land, and thus limit its agricultural potential.
Write an essay explaining how impact on the American society when the oil prices change.
- Section Preview: Large oil and natural gas reserves have brought economic growth to some of the region's countries and have affected its relations with other regions.
- Daily Focus Transparency
- Voices Around the World
- Graphic Organizer
- PowerPoint Presentation
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
- Map Study: North Africa, Southwest Asia, Central Asia: Economic Activity
- Map Study: Waterways and Oil Pipelines
- Graph Study: World Oil Prices, 1980-2006
- Guided Reading Activity 19.1
- Reading Essential and Note Taking 19.1
- Enrichment Activity: Currency and Exchange Rate
- Vocabulary Activity
- Section 1 Review
Writing:
Write two paragraphs explaining what makes soil arable, and what geographical conditions in the region limit the amount of arable land, and thus limit its agricultural potential.
Write an essay explaining how impact on the American society when the oil prices change.
Issues Today:
Guide to Reading:
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
Writing:
Write one paragraph explaining the advantages and disadvantages of building the Aswan High Dam. (Identify 4 on each catorgy)
Videos:
- PBS Frontline:
- Section Preview: Throughout the region, new technologies and destructive wars have created many environmental problems.
- Daily Focus Transparency
- Voices Around the World
- Graphic Organizer
- PowerPoint Presentation
Maps, Charts, and Graphs:
- Map Study: The importance of freshwater in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia.
- Map Study: Radioactive and Chemical Hazards in Central Asia
- Guided Reading Activity 19.2
- Reading Essential and Note Taking 19.222
- Activity: Currency and Exchange Rate
- Vocabulary Activity
- Section 1 Review
Writing:
Write one paragraph explaining the advantages and disadvantages of building the Aswan High Dam. (Identify 4 on each catorgy)
Videos:
- PBS Frontline:
Case study:
Sunni and Shia Muslims: Why are there two branches of Islam, and how do they relate to each other.
Assignments:
Analyzing the Case
Writing:
Write a brief essay stating what you think are the problems of establishing democratic government among cultures inexperienced with democratic processes.
Assignments:
Analyzing the Case
Writing:
Write a brief essay stating what you think are the problems of establishing democratic government among cultures inexperienced with democratic processes.