Overview and Directions:
This part of the lesson will give you an introduction and overview of the importance of oil to the lands, countries, people, and populations in this region of the world. You will investigate several interactive and informational resources that will all you to experience and develop an understanding of the impact oil has on North Africa and Southwest Asia. Follow the directions below to correctly and complete finish this lesson and follow-up activity.
1) Investigate and explore the links below and the oil presentation that follows, to begin developing your understanding of the impact and influence oil has on North Africa and Southwest Asia, as well as on the rest of the world. Follow the directions and guidelines under the links to create your outline and questions related to what you learned and understood from the information you explored. You will share this outline and your questions with your classmates.
Scholastic Middle East: Economy
New York Times Upfront: Over a Barrel
US Energy Information Administration: Oil Production Map
Global Connections Topographical Resources Map
Oil in the Middle East Presentation:
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