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.

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.

提供的家庭作業
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. 
提供的評估
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 results
提供的成績

A good source for maps and geography descriptions for countries in The Middle East:   CIA World Fact Book (Library) https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/  
  NOTE:  This resource has recently had a major update.  The above link is current.  If you search by key words you will be directed to the updated site.

 Free Practice site:  Owl and Mouse  - Map Practice -  Middle East  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/middle-east-puzzle.html 
Students enjoy this free practice site as a visual 'game' for practicing the location of many Middle East countries.  Several levels of difficulty are offered.  (Link copied 1/7/21)