Benjamin Ford

Students will use the internet to explore the cultures of Kurds, Persians, and Arabs. Students will also use the internet to explore the religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Great for an introduction to cultures. 33 questions

SS7G8 Analyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East). Students will use the internet to search up cool pictures and facts related to Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Directly ties into SS7G8.

ASSIGNMENT IS ON MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Make editable for students. Set & Forget! In this student-led PowerPoint, students will read excerpts on Gandhi, look at images, and analyze quotes. By the end of the self-guided PowerPoint, students will have an understanding of Gandhi's background, British interests of India, and how the use of non-violence led to Indian independence. SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia. a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in I

SS7CG3 Students will use the internet and links within the PowerPoint to fill out questions and reflections. Includes a short Gaza/Israel slide and a short slide of corruption of Netanyahu

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT PRODUCT Assign an editable copy for students to use Students will learn about the Yangtze and Ganges Rivers through completion of this PowerPoint. Each slide includes questions, see-think-wonders, and other bits of information to help students to master the standard. By the end of the PowerPoint, students will have gained a solid understanding of the causes and effects of pollution in the Yangtze and Ganges Rivers. The final slide includes a cumulating writing activity. SS

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT PRODUCT Upload this PowerPoint as an editable for your students on Canvas/Teams. Students will learn about Flooding & Air Pollution in China. There are See, Think, Wonders, read & responses, and graph/data questions. By the end of the 13 slide interactive PowerPoint, students will have a basic understanding of flooding & air pollution in China/India. Assign to partners or individually. SS7G10b b. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution and flooding in India

Students will love using the internet to learn about Turkey. Includes various activities to engage students. I have always struggled with teaching Turkey's economy. This allows students to learn on their own through pictures and activities. Takes about 30 minutes for students to do. SS7E6 Describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East). Students will create their own person living near a desert or a river.