Geography Bee 4: Middle East - Culture, Economy & the Map. Let’s Kahoot It!
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
Optional. Students are encouraged to review the provided handouts before class. This will improve the depth of their learning and also give them a competitive edge in the Kahoot challenge.Assessment
The Kahoot game quiz results will show student mastery of geography concepts and terms. Follow up discussion from final class review at the end of class will supplement those resultsClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Let’s challenge ourselves to a Geography Bee on The Middle East! This class is part of a series designed to have fun while reviewing human geography facts. This class can serve to introduce students to a new region of the world, or as a review. This geo bee (#4) focuses on places and things in and near the many splendored Middle East. Class will begin with a review of 29 terms such as: country names, locations, cultural features, brief descriptors of economics, geographic features. To help students prepare, handouts are provided that include political and physical maps of The Middle East plus a list of terms (with definitions) that are covered in our challenge. Students can practice with the handouts if they want to be more competitive, before class begins. They can locate the example of each land-related term on the Middle East map. We will begin class with a review or introduction of terms and locations, highlighting those that students have questions about. Students will participate in a Kahoot challenge that offers a choice of four possible answers to each question, along with a picture clue. Kahoot offers a game show format. Questions include simple definitions, comparisons of similar terms, application questions and examples. This quiz is designed for students with a basic understanding of the map of The Middle East. During the Kahoot, students will see the correct answer to each question immediately after each answer is tallied, allowing them to reinforce correct understanding. After our Kahoot quiz is completed we will review the more challenging terms as time allows. Our contestants (students) will have approximately four opportunities to work with vocabulary and the map of North Africa and Southwest Asia, reinforcing learning through repetition in a variety of formats. Students will receive a certificate of accomplishment that recognizes completion of the class and their Kahoot results. Other classes you can currently sign up for on Outschool, in this series: Geography Bee: Map Skills Vocabulary - Let’s Kahoot It! Geography Bee 2: Landforms in Europe - Let’s Kahoot It Geography Bee 3: Russia - Places and Things - Let’s Kahoot It! Future classes you can sign up for that will be available Spring 2021: Geography Bee 5: Vocabulary, Facts & The Map– South Asia, India: Let’s Kahoot It! Geography Bee 6: Historical Thinking Vocabulary & The Map– China: Let’s Kahoot It! Siblings: We love to have additional contestants if they can gracefully handle competition. I am happy to offer a 10% sibling discount. If you wish to claim this discount after registering siblings, please contact me through this class page and I will provide the discount as a refund.
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate mastery of up to 29 concepts related to places and things in and near The Middle East by practicing for meaning, reviewing, completing a Kahoot game quiz and then reviewing errors. These concepts are embedded in middle school geography learning standards.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This does not apply.
Supply List
Handouts will be provided (for student review and reference): List of terms and definitions on Middle East countries that may be covered in Kahoot Middle East Maps - Map of Southwest Asia and North Africa, (Political and Physical), Map of the World
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from George Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Trinity University of Washington D.C.
Teacher qualifications: I am certified as a Social Studies Teacher in my state, and have taught Social Studies (including World Geography) for over 18 years. My classes have had lots of fun and engagement with Kahoot Challenges.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-6 learners per class