Free complete Day 1 lesson for the Southwest Asia & North Africa unit! Students explore the geography of the world's most strategically important region — deserts, oil fields, ancient rivers, and the critical waterways connecting three continents. Includes: 9-slide PowerPoint + Teacher Lesson Plan + Guided Notes + Vocabulary + Worksheet + Exit Ticket + Quiz + Answer Key. Essential Question: How does the physical geography of Southwest Asia shape where people live and how they use resources? Love