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9/4/14
Need today's article? Here is is!!!!
http://kristagriffindotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/ethnic-religious-groups-reading-and-organizer.pdf
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9/3/14
Today:
stand out.
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We will have is scholarly!
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8/19/14

9/3/14
Today:
Use the computer to research your country for the Mr/Ms. World contest. This should include important people, places, events, dates, land forms, ideas, inventions, etc...anything that makes your country stand out.
We will have today only to get as much research as possible, so get to work!!! Please make sure any site you use is scholarly!
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8/19/14
Today:

{geography_of_the_middle_east-1.ppt}
{Middle East Environment.ppt}
{Study Guide - Unit 1 2011.doc}
{southwest_asia_study_game_unit_mod.ppt}
Use this Power Point to study for the test!!!

8/19/14
Today:
1-
1- Use the power point.
LAST
LAST PERIOD-Review this copying them.
2-Practice
2-Practice Writing Assignment-this for homework.
1. How do dams cause conflict the Middle East? What is an example of a river that has some conflict regarding water in Southwest Asia?
2. What is the purpose of OPEC? What is the role of OPEC in the world today?
3. How does the arid environment of Southwest Asia contribute to where people choose to live within their country? What are some examples of where many people live in Southwest Asia?
{Southwest Asia Study Game Unit 1.ppt}
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4/21/14

8/19/14
Today:
1- Use the power points located in the Middle East Section of this website to answer the questions from yesterday's power point.
LAST PERIOD-Review this power point and copy the questions. Use the power points located in the Middle East section of this website to answer the once you are done copying them.
2-Practice Writing Assignment-this will be typed and submitted to my drop box. No printing is necessary. Chose one of the following writing prompts and write a response. A full response is 5-8 sentences. You may use any resources (except friends) that I have given you to write your answer. Please know that plagiarism will earn you a 0 and a call home. If not finished in class, this is to be completed for homework.
1. How do dams cause conflict the Middle East? What is an example of a river that has some conflict regarding water in Southwest Asia?
2. What is the purpose of OPEC? What is the role of OPEC in the world today?
3. How does the arid environment of Southwest Asia contribute to where people choose to live within their country? What are some examples of where many people live in Southwest Asia?
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4/21/14
Look to make sure you have answered any question below in your power point.

Welcome to Mrs.Book's Social Studies website. Here you will find all the information you need for my class. In the left hand column you will find the links to the different areas we study during the year. Feel free to browse! Each Power Point we use, along with important websites and links can be found here as well. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments! I look foward to a great year.
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