history year 2 unit 3 - paterson, new jersey -curriculum, k-12...

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Department of Accelerated Programs

IB History HL 10.0 Credits

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IB LEARNER PROFILE

IB Programs aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become:

Inquirers

Their natural curiosity is nurtured. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct constructive inquiry and research, and become independent active learners. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable

They explore concepts, ideas and issues, which have global relevance and importance. In so doing, they acquire, and are able to make use of, a significant body of knowledge across a range of disciplines.

Critical thinkers

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to approach complex problems and make reasoned decisions.

Communicators

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.

Risk-takers

They approach unfamiliar situations with confidence and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in which they believe.

Principled

They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning. They have integrity, honesty, a sense of fairness and justice and respect for the dignity of the individual.

Caring

They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to action and service to make a positive difference to the environment and to the lives of others.

Open-minded

Through an understanding and appreciation of their own culture, they are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures and are accustomed to seeking and considering a range of points of view.

Well-balanced

They understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well being for themselves and others. They demonstrate perseverance and self-discipline.

Reflective

They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and personal development. They are able to analyze their strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

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Unit Three

IB History HL

Course Description The DP history course is a world history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the study of a variety of types of history, including political, economic, social and cultural, and provides a balance of structure and flexibility. The course emphasizes the importance of encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills as well as gaining factual knowledge. It puts a premium on developing the skills of critical thinking, and on developing an understanding of multiple interpretations of history. In this way, the course involves a challenging and demanding critical exploration of the past. Teachers explicitly teach thinking and research skills such as comprehension, text analysis, transfer, and use of primary sources. The High Level (HL) focus is Africa and the Middle east.

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Post-war developments in the Middle East (1945-200)

Pacing Guide Unit Topic Suggested Timing

Unit 1 Industrial Revolution in South Africa and Turkey 1750-2005 10 Weeks

Unit 2 The Slave trade in Africa and the Middle East 1500-1900 10 Weeks

Unit 3 Post-war developments in the Middle East (1945-2000) 10 Weeks

Unit 4 Post-independence politics in Africa to 2005 (Democratic Republic of Congo and Egypt) 10 Weeks

Educational Technology Standards

8.1.12.A.1, 8.1.12.A.2, 8.1.12.B.2, 8.1.12.C.1, 8.1.12.D.1, 8.1.12.D.2, 8.1.12.D.3, 8.1.12.E.1, 8.1.12.F.1

Technology Operations and Concepts

Create a personal digital portfolio which reflects personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations by using a variety of digital tools and resources

Produce and edit a multi-page digital document for a commercial or professional audience and present it to peers and/or professionals in that related area for review.

Creativity and Innovation

Apply previous content knowledge by creating and piloting a digital learning game or tutorial.

Communication and Collaboration

Develop an innovative solution to a real world problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback through social media or in an online community.

Digital Citizenship

Demonstrate appropriate application of copyright, fair use and/or Creative Commons to an original work.

Evaluate consequences of unauthorized electronic access and disclosure, and on dissemination of personal information.

Compare and contrast policies on filtering and censorship both locally and globally.

Research and Information Literacy Produce a position statement about a real world problem by developing a systematic plan of investigation with peers and

experts synthesizing information from multiple sources.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging technologies and their impact on educational, career, personal and or social needs.

Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that all educators in all content areas should seek to develop in their students.

They are practices that have been linked to increase college, career, and life success. Career Ready Practices should be taught and

reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a

student advances through a program of study.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee

Career-ready individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a member of a community,

and they demonstrate this understanding every day through their interactions with others. They are

conscientious of the impacts of their decisions on others and the environment around them. They think about

the near-term and long-term consequences of their actions and seek to act in ways that contribute to the

betterment of their teams, families, community and workplace. They are reliable and consistent in going

beyond the minimum expectation and in participating in activities that serve the greater good.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and

education to be more productive. They make connections between abstract concepts with real-world

applications, and they make correct insights about when it is appropriate to apply the use of an academic skill

in a workplace situation

CRP3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being.

Career-ready individuals understand the relationship between personal health, workplace performance and

personal well-being; they act on that understanding to regularly practice healthy diet, exercise and mental

health activities. Career-ready individuals also take regular action to contribute to their personal financial wellbeing,

understanding that personal financial security provides the peace of mind required to contribute more

fully to their own career success.


CRP4. Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason.

Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas, and action plans with clarity, whether using written,

verbal, and/or visual methods. They communicate in the workplace with clarity and purpose to make

maximum use of their own and others’ time. They are excellent writers; they master conventions, word

choice, and organization, and use effective tone and presentation skills to articulate ideas. They are skilled at

interacting with others; they are active listeners and speak clearly and with purpose. Career-ready individuals

think about the audience for their communication and prepare accordingly to ensure the desired outcome.

CRP5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.

Career-ready individuals understand the interrelated nature of their actions and regularly make decisions that

positively impact and/or mitigate negative impact on other people, organization, and the environment. They

are aware of and utilize new technologies, understandings, procedures, materials, and regulations affecting

the nature of their work as it relates to the impact on the social condition, the environment and the

profitability of the organization.

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Career-ready individuals regularly think of ideas that solve problems in new and different ways, and they

contribute those ideas in a useful and productive manner to improve their organization. They can consider

unconventional ideas and suggestions as solutions to issues, tasks or problems, and they discern which ideas

and suggestions will add greatest value. They seek new methods, practices, and ideas from a variety of sources

and seek to apply those ideas to their own workplace. They take action on their ideas and understand how to

bring innovation to an organization.

CRP7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

Career-ready individuals are discerning in accepting and using new information to make decisions, change

practices or inform strategies. They use reliable research process to search for new information. They evaluate

the validity of sources when considering the use and adoption of external information or practices in their

workplace situation.


CRP8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Career-ready individuals readily recognize problems in the workplace, understand the nature of the problem,

and devise effective plans to solve the problem. They are aware of problems when they occur and take action

quickly to address the problem; they thoughtfully investigate the root cause of the problem prior to

introducing solutions. They carefully consider the options to solve the problem. Once a solution is agreed

upon, they follow through to ensure the problem is solved, whether through their own actions or the actions

of others.

CRP9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

Career-ready individuals consistently act in ways that align personal and community-held ideals and principles

while employing strategies to positively influence others in the workplace. They have a clear understanding of

integrity and act on this understanding in every decision. They use a variety of means to positively impact the

directions and actions of a team or organization, and they apply insights into human behavior to change

others’ action, attitudes and/or beliefs. They recognize the near-term and long-term effects that

management’s actions and attitudes can have on productivity, morals and organizational culture.

CRP10. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

Career-ready individuals take personal ownership of their own education and career goals, and they regularly

act on a plan to attain these goals. They understand their own career interests, preferences, goals, and

requirements. They have perspective regarding the pathways available to them and the time, effort,

experience and other requirements to pursue each, including a path of entrepreneurship. They recognize the

value of each step in the education and experiential process, and they recognize that nearly all career paths

require ongoing education and experience. They seek counselors, mentors, and other experts to assist in the

planning and execution of career and personal goals.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish

workplace tasks and solve workplace problems. They are flexible and adaptive in acquiring new technology.

They are proficient with ubiquitous technology applications. They understand the inherent risks-personal and

organizational-of technology applications, and they take actions to prevent or mitigate these risks.


CRP12. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

Career-ready individuals positively contribute to every team, whether formal or informal. They apply an

awareness of cultural difference to avoid barriers to productive and positive interaction. They find ways to

increase the engagement and contribution of all team members. They plan and facilitate effective team

meetings.

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Differentiated Instruction Strategies to Accommodate Students Based on Individual Needs

Time/General

• Extra time for assigned tasks

• Adjust length of assignment

• Timeline with due dates for reports and projects

• Communication system between home and school

• Provide lecture notes/outline

Processing

• Extra Response time

• Have students verbalize steps

• Repeat, clarify or reword directions

• Mini-breaks between tasks

• Provide a warning for transitions

• Reading partners

Comprehension

• Precise step-by-step directions

• Short manageable tasks

• Brief and concrete directions

• Provide immediate feedback

• Small group instruction

• Emphasize multi-sensory learning

Recall

• Teacher-made checklist

• Use visual graphic organizers

• Reference resources to promote independence

• Visual and verbal reminders

• Graphic organizers

Assistive Technology

• Computer/whiteboard

• Tape recorder

• Spell-checker

• Audio-taped books

Tests/Quizzes/Grading

• Extended time

• Study guides

• Shortened tests

• Read directions aloud

Behavior/Attention

• Consistent daily structured routine

• Simple and clear classroom rules

• Frequent feedback

Organization

• Individual daily planner

• Display a written agenda

• Note-taking assistance

• Color code materials

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Enrichment Strategies Used to Accommodate Based on Students Individual Needs: • Adaption of Material and Requirements

• Evaluate Vocabulary

• Elevated Text Complexity

• Additional Projects

• Independent Student Options

• Projects completed individual or with Partners

• Self Selection of Research

• Tiered/Multilevel Activities

• Learning Centers

• Individual Response Board

• Independent Book Studies

• Open-ended activities

• Community/Subject expert mentorships

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Assessments Suggested Formative/Summative Classroom Assessments • Timelines, Maps, Charts, Graphic Organizers

• Teacher-created Unit Assessments, Chapter Assessments, Quizzes

• Teacher-created DBQs, Essays, Short Answer

• Accountable Talk, Debate, Oral Report, Role Playing, Think Pair, and Share

• Projects, Portfolio, Presentations, Prezi, Gallery Walks

• Homework

• Concept Mapping

• Primary and Secondary Source analysis

• Photo, Video, Political Cartoon, Radio, Song Analysis

• Create an Original Song, Film, or Poem

• Glogster to make Electronic Posters

• Internal and External IB Assessments

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Interdisciplinary Connections

English Language Arts • Journal writing • Close reading of industry-related content • Create a brochure for a specific industry • Keep a running word wall of industry vocabulary Social Studies • Research the history of a given industry/profession • Research prominent historical individuals in a given

industry/profession • Use historical references to solve problems World Language • Translate industry-content • Create a translated index of industry vocabulary • Generate a translated list of words and phrases related to

workplace safety

Math • Research industry salaries for a geographic area and

juxtapose against local cost of living • Go on a geometry scavenger hunt • Track and track various data, such as industry’s impact on the

GDP, career opportunities or among of individuals currently occupying careers

Fine & Performing Arts • Create a poster recruiting young people to focus their studies

on a specific career or industry • Design a flag or logo to represent a given career field Science • Research the environmental impact of a given career or

industry • Research latest developments in industry technology • Investigate applicable-careers in STEM fields

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New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards 6.2 World History/Global Studies

• 6.2.12.B.4.c: Explain how the disintegration of the Ottoman empire and the mandate system led to the creation of new nations in the Middle East.

• 6.2.12.A.5.a: Explain how and why differences in ideologies and policies between the United States and the USSR resulted in a cold war, the formation of new alliances (e.g., NATO, SEATO, Warsaw Pact), and periodic military clashes (e.g., Korean War, conflicts in the Middle East).

6.1 U.S. History: America in the World

• 6.1.12.D.15.c: Explain how and why religious tensions and historic differences in the Middle East have led to international conflicts, and analyze the effectiveness of United States policy and actions in bringing peaceful resolutions to the region.

• 6.1.12.A.12.c: Explain how the Arab-Israeli conflict influenced American foreign policy. • 6.1.12.D.15.d: Analyze the reasons for terrorism and the impact that terrorism has had on individuals and government policies,

and assess the effectiveness of actions taken by the United States and other nations to prevent terrorism.

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

English Language Arts Standards: History/Social Studies

Key Ideas and Details:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3 Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Craft and Structure:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.5 Analyze in detail how a complex primary source is structured, including how key sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text contribute to the whole.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.6 Evaluate authors' differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors' claims, reasoning, and evidence.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

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Course: Unit: 3 Grade Level: 12

Unit Overview: This section deals with the issues of nationalism, communalism, modernization and westernization in the Middle East after 1945. It requires examination of the issues of reforms and the extent to which they prove acceptable and/or successful and achieving their aims, as well as consideration of the influence of outside interference on developments in the region generally or in specific states. Relationships between Arab states and the relationships of Arab states (individually and/or collectively) with Israel following the war of 1973 should also be investigated.

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS: 6.2.12.B.4.c; 6.2.12.A.5.a; 6.1.12.D.15.c; 6.1.12.A.12.c; 6.1.12.D.15.d

Common Core State Standards (CCSS): RH.11-12.3; RH.11-12.5; RH.11-12.6; RH.11-12.7

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Content Activities &

Assessments Resources

Use relevant historical knowledge to effectively support an analysis on origin of the state of Israel. NJSLS: 6.2.12.B.4.c CCSS: RH.11-12.3

How and why did the state of Israel develop? Whose story is this? To what degree did religion play a role in Post war tensions. Was violence inevitable, or could have been avoided through peaceful means? To what degree did the British abdicate their responsibility?

Ø Origins of the State of Israel

Ø The Balfour Declaration

Ø Post war tensions and instability in the mandate

Ø Causes and effects of the 1948-1949 War

Document Based Questions (DBQs) based on O.P. V.C.L Requires students to apply their knowledge from class. The questions posed to students will be based on historical context discussed in class that consist of political cartoons and primary documents. Open form writing: On going, assessed by teacher. Helps with the

-Gilbert, Martin. Israel: A History ISBN-13: 978-0688123635 -Schulze, Kirsten. The Arab-Israeli Conflict ISBN-13: 978-0582771895 -Best, Anthony. Schulze, Kristen. Hanhimaki, Jussi. Maiolo, Joseph. International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond 3rd Edition ISBN-13: 978-

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development of “Chunking” information. Research paper: The research paper requires students to take an in depth look at a topic. This activity enforces the development of research, writing, and organizational skills. Oxford Style Debates: An organized style of debate that follows a rubric and recognized nationwide. Provides students with research and public speaking skills. Chapter Quiz: Ongoing, teacher assessed. Paper 1 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help

0415656429 -http://www.sixdaywar.org/ -Becker, Jillian. The Plo: The Rise and Fall of the Palestine Liberation Organization ISBN-13: 978-1491844359 http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/evans/his135/events/shah80.htm http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14649284 -Fisk, Robert. Pity the Nation: The Abduction of Lebanon (Nation Books) ISBN-13: 978-1560254423 -Hiro, Dilip.

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students prepare for their end of the year Paper 1 Exam. Paper 2 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help students prepare for their end of the year Paper 2 Exam. Paper 3 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help students prepare for their end of the year Paper 3 Exam. Photo Essay: Express their knowledge of a topic through the creation of 5-page essay that accurately describes Gallery Walk: Requires students to analyze and

Lebanon: Fire And Embers- A History of the Lebanese Civil War ISBN-13: 978-0297821168 http://www.aina.org/articles/ecasbitaw.pdf http://www.uky.edu/~clthyn2/PS439G/readings/sorli_et_al_2005.pdf -Rivlin, Paul. Arab Economies in the Twenty-First Century ISBN-13: 978-0521719230 -Pelzman, Joseph. The Economics of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ISBN-13: 978-9814327510 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/mono

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assess critical documents/photos. Discussion contributions: Ongoing, teacher assessed. Weekly journal responses: The journal responses require students to apply their knowledge from class.The questions posed to students will be based on real-life and/or academic topics/prompts. Harkness table method: Small group discussions based on pertinent History subject matter.

graphs/2012/RAND_MG1192.pdf http://www.merip.org/mer/mer174/liberalization-democratization-arab-world https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2014/wp14100.pdf

Analyze and interpret a variety of sources on different perspectives

How did the philosophy of Zionism evolve following the founding of the State of

Ø The Suez Crisis Ø The Six Day

Document Based Questions (DBQs) based on O.P. V.C.L

-Gilbert, Martin. Israel: A History ISBN-13: 978-

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between the Arab–Israeli conflicts prior to 1967. NJSLS: 6.1.12.D.15.c; 6.1.12.A.12.c CCSS: RH.11-12.6

Israel? What evidence can be used to justify the competing claims of interested parties? What were the causes and effects of the 1956 Suez Crisis? What were the most important causes of the 1967 war?

War Ø Attempts at

peacemaking Ø Effects of

conflicts and occupied territories

Requires students to apply their knowledge from class. The questions posed to students will be based on historical context discussed in class that consist of political cartoons and primary documents. Open form writing: On going, assessed by teacher. Helps with the development of “Chunking” information. Research paper: The research paper requires students to take an in depth look at a topic. This activity enforces the development of research, writing, and organizational skills. Oxford Style Debates: An organized style of

0688123635 -Schulze, Kirsten. The Arab-Israeli Conflict ISBN-13: 978-0582771895 -Best, Anthony. Schulze, Kristen. Hanhimaki, Jussi. Maiolo, Joseph. International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond 3rd Edition ISBN-13: 978-0415656429 -http://www.sixdaywar.org/ -Becker, Jillian. The Plo: The Rise and Fall of the Palestine Liberation Organization ISBN-13: 978-1491844359 http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/evans/his135/events

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debate that follows a rubric and recognized nationwide. Provides students with research and public speaking skills. Chapter Quiz: Ongoing, teacher assessed. Paper 1 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help students prepare for their end of the year Paper 1 Exam. Paper 2 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help students prepare for their end of the year Paper 2 Exam. Paper 3 Style Exam: An International

/shah80.htm http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14649284 -Fisk, Robert. Pity the Nation: The Abduction of Lebanon (Nation Books) ISBN-13: 978-1560254423 -Hiro, Dilip. Lebanon: Fire And Embers- A History of the Lebanese Civil War ISBN-13: 978-0297821168 http://www.aina.org/articles/ecasbitaw.pdf http://www.uky.edu/~clthyn2/PS439G/readings/sorli_et_al_2005.pdf -Rivlin, Paul.

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Baccalaureate styled exam that will help students prepare for their end of the year Paper 3 Exam. Photo Essay: Express their knowledge of a topic through the creation of 5-page essay that accurately describes Gallery Walk: Requires students to analyze and assess critical documents/photos. Discussion contributions: Ongoing, teacher assessed. Weekly journal responses: The journal responses require students to apply their knowledge from class.The questions

Arab Economies in the Twenty-First Century ISBN-13: 978-0521719230 -Pelzman, Joseph. The Economics of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ISBN-13: 978-9814327510 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monographs/2012/RAND_MG1192.pdf http://www.merip.org/mer/mer174/liberalization-democratization-arab-world https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2014/wp14100.pdf

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posed to students will be based on real-life and/or academic topics/prompts. Harkness table method: Small group discussions based on pertinent History subject matter.

Reflect on the methods used by, and challenges facing, an historian studying post 1967 Arab-Israeli conflicts. NJSLS: 6.2.12.A.5.a CCSS: RH.11-12.6

What are the most important consequences of the 1967 war? How strong have peacemaking policies been following each conflict? What role of international institutions played in the Arab-Israeli conflict? What were the most important factors that led to the creation of the PLO?

Ø The causes and effects of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War

Ø The effects of the conflicts of occupied territories

Ø The causes and effects of the Intifadas

Ø The creation of the Palestine Liberation Organization

Ø Attempts at peacemaking



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Ø Camp David development of “Chunking” information. Research paper: The research paper requires students to take an in depth look at a topic. This activity enforces the development of research, writing, and organizational skills. Oxford Style Debates: An organized style of debate that follows a rubric and recognized nationwide. Provides students with research and public speaking skills. Chapter Quiz: Ongoing, teacher assessed. Paper 1 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help


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Synthesize information from a selection of relevant sources

What do good leaders do, especially when they are operating within a global

Ø The different perspectives between political



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regarding change in Post-war Egypt. NJSLS: 6.2.12.A.5.a CCSS: RH.11-12.5

conflict? What is Pan-Arabism? What is the relationship between fiction and truth?

Nasser, Sadat, and Mubarak

Ø The differences in economic and social policies

Ø The creation of Pan-Arabism and the United Arab Republic (UAR)



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Integrate evidence and analysis to produce a coherent description on Post-war Iran. NJSLS: 6.2.12.A.5.a CCSS: RH.11-12.7

What influence does the memory of the Persian/Safavid Empire play in modern Iranian politics? To what degree did Western governments influence post-war Iran? What role does oil play in post-war Iran? To what degree was the

Ø The modernization and westernization under Mohammad Reza Shah

Ø The effects of western influence on Post-war Iran

Ø The causes and effects of the White Revolution

Ø The origins and effects of the



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Iran-Iraq war a battle of the Cold War?

1979 Revolution Ø Post war

revolution Iran and effects of the Iran-Iraq War

development of “Chunking” information. Research paper: The research paper requires students to take an in depth look at a topic. This activity enforces the development of research, writing, and organizational skills. Oxford Style Debates: An organized style of debate that follows a rubric and recognized nationwide. Provides students with research and public speaking skills. Chapter Quiz: Ongoing, teacher assessed. Paper 1 Style Exam: An International Baccalaureate styled exam that will help


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Evaluate different perspectives on historical issues and events in

To what degree is Lebanon a successful multi-cultural

Ø The different perspectives of civil wars



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Lebanon, and integrate this evaluation effectively into a summative response. NJSLS: 6.1.12.D.15.c; 6.1.12.D.15.d CCSS: RH.11-12.7

state? How does the Ta’if Agreement illustrate the process of interdenominational compromise? How can Christian militias and Hezbollah be classified in an era of global terrorism?

Ø The causes and effects of outside interference and reconstruction

Ø The development of the Confessional State

Ø Economic and religious social tensions

Ø The growth of militias and the PLO



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Unit 3 Vocabulary Ottoman Empire Balfour Declaration Diaspora Mandate Period Arab Nationalism United Arab Republic Zionism Mossad

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Fedayeen Nato / Warsaw Pact Westernization Kibbutzim Annexation Suez Crisis Six Day War Green Line Occupied Territories Knesset Settlements The Basic Law Sabra and Shatila Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) 1st and 2nd Intifada Temple Mount Land for Peace Arab League Nasser, Sadat, Mubarak Safavid Shah Operation TPAJAX Ta'if Agreement Hezbollah Hamas Ba'ath Party The Confessional State Multi-cultural state Oslo Accords Camp David Accords

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TOK Connections

Perspectives on post-World War II developments in the Middle East vary widely and often quite intensely. The historiography of this region and time period is highly contested and professional historians writing about it continue to debate both major and minor conclusions related to this subject. Thus questions relating to the availability and selection of sources, and to interpretations of these sources have clear links to the IB Theory of knowledge course. Students must make judgements about the value and limitations of specific sources or sets of sources, how important are these historians' personal political views. Is there such a thing as objective 'historical truth'?

Contribution to the Development of Students’ Approached to Learning Skills

Students will be able to develop self-management, research, and social skills through the study of Post War developments in the Middle East. Students will need to set personal goals and monitor their progress on research they will be conducting for papers and projects in class. 1. Self-management - Students will set personalized learning goals. Students will self monitor the effectiveness of their learning and will reflect on their achievement and make appropriate adjustments. 2. Research - Students will generate and develop their own sets of critical thinking questions, assess and annotate primary and secondary resources, and reflect on the value and limitations of the resources they chose.

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Contributions to the Development of the Attribute(s) of the Learner Profile

Students will be able to fulfill many aspects of the IB learner profile throughout this unit. Students will become knowledgeable, balanced, and reflective thinkers. Each section of the IB learner profile will help the students develop an understanding of developments in the Post-War Middle East. Students will be encouraged to ask critical thinking questions about developments in this region and why conflicts arose. Balanced, Open-Minded, Risk-Takers- Students will regularly share findings with classmates and teachers and self-reflect in order to adjust lines of inquiry. They will be encouraged to take intellectual risks and explore new ideas and innovative strategies in order to maintain a balanced perspective. Reflective and Caring - Students will examine their connections to this topic and explore ways to have a positive influence on contemporary issues related to this topic.

Contribution to the Development of International Mindedness This course allows our students to analyze specific social, cultural, and economic developments of different nations. The use of wide range of sources, including reports from the UNO, international organizations, research of sociologists, culturologists, economists, anthropologists, social-psychologists, journalists, authors, activists, and historians. This wide array of global perspectives encourages students to reinforce their international mindedness and think of themselves as global citizens.

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