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?

September 22

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.

• Crash Course and Discussion• 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…

• 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

Original Religion and Culture

• 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

• 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

Life of Muhammad

5 Pillars of Islamic Faith

1. Shahadah or Faith : Declaring there is no god except

God and Muhammad is God's Messenger

2. Salah or Prayer: Ritual prayer five times a day

3. Sawm or Fasting: Fasting (not eating) and self-control

during the blessed month of Ramadan

4. Zakat or Alms Giving: Giving 2.5% of one’s savings to

the poor and needy

5. 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

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

Who was Muhammad? What were some things about his life that we discussed during our last class? Any questions?

September 24

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.

• 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• Write your answers on the back of your vocabulary and we will

discuss. 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

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

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

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

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 _____________.

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.

Ban Ki MoonNew York City

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

Journal/Bell Ringer #3

• 9-28-15Journal 3 – What are the two divisions in Islam? Why is there a division? What are the five pillars of faith?

What is an International Organization?

9-28-15

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 #4. 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

INTERNATIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS

UNITED NATIONS• 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

WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

• 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.

NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT• 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

PALESTINIAN LIBERATION ORGANIZATION

• 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

HAMAS• 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

ORGANIZATION OF PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES• 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

BELL RINGER/JOURNAL #5 Are human beings territorial? Please

explain and give an example. Write down anything at all you may

know about Palestine or Israel.

September 30

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 Video: Conflict Zone Parts I, II and IIILetter write up over each sides perspective.

Israel and Palestine

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

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

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.

1. Introduction and background2. Where you live and why it is your right to live there3. A resolution and why it benefits you and your adversary4. Conclusion

October 6

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 6 – What do you know about the following events and people: Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, and the Gulf Wars?

• Middle East Quiz• Watch Arab Globe Trekker with video guide

Israeli and Palestinian Letters are due today

October 8

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 7 – What is Al Qaeda? The Taliban? ISIS? Do you feel Muslims are discriminated against in the United States?

• What Would You Do?

• 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.

October 8 (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.

October 12

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?

• Learning Objectives• Test Review• Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

• THERE IS A TEST NEXT CLASS PERIOD OVER THE MIDDLE EAST UNIT AND YOUR SEVEN JOURNALS WILL BE DUE

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.

Ban Ki MoonNew York City

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

October 14

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.