Population & Trade in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)

Aligned with the NEW GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).

a. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) impact trade and affect where people live.

Through classroom discussion and following the directions step by step, this activity should take the entire class period. Students will "Power Read" the passage. Meaning, read through it without stopping for questions, annotations, etc. You may do this as a class, in pairs, or independently. Then, students will highlight specific phrases based on what is asked of them in the activity (the step by step directions are very clear). Lastly, based on the reading and annotations, students will be able to answer HIGHER level thinking questions that align with the standards.