search
user.png
vertical menu

Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8

Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8 preview
Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8 preview
Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8 preview 2
Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8 preview 3
Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8 preview 4

Look Inside · 10 pages

Chapter slice cover for Persian Gulf War (1990–1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East, resource CCP5508-1
Cover of the Iraq and oil chapter slice
Critical thinking guide connects chapter questions and hands-on activities to six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Critical thinking skills reference for the chapter
Contents lists teacher guidance, the Iraq and oil reading, hands-on activities, puzzles, quiz, and answer key
Contents guide to the chapter slice
Assessment rubric defines four performance levels for understanding, inquiry and research, and application
Four-level rubric for evaluating student work
Teacher guide introduces the Gulf War and explains before-reading tasks, after-reading tasks, and marking
Teacher introduction and resource organization
Teacher reference explains Bloom’s six thinking levels and lists vocabulary including Iraq, oil, and Kuwait
Bloom’s Taxonomy and vocabulary reference
Before-reading activity asks students to complete eight vocabulary sentences and explain Iraq’s news coverage
Vocabulary preparation before the chapter reading
First reading page introduces Iraq’s history, Mesopotamia, rivers, and independence, with a regional map
First half of the two-page reading passage
Second reading page covers Saddam Hussein’s rise, Iraq’s oil wealth, and how crude oil becomes fuel products
Second half of the reading: leadership and oil
After-reading questions match four terms to meanings and check Iraq’s main product, founding year, and king
Vocabulary and factual recall after the reading
Attributes
Add To Collection
Add to collection Add to collection

About This Product

The Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8

This innovative teaching resource greatly enhances the knowledge of educators and students in Grades 5 to 8. It is a comprehensive aid for understanding key historical events, providing insights into the U.S.-led Operation Desert Storm spanning from 1990 to 1991.

Essential Topics Included:
  • Investigation into Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and global reaction
  • Understanding oil extraction through research reports
  • Map activities focusing on Iraq to build geographical awareness
  • Information on Saddam Hussein who led Iraq during this era

Furthermore, there are sections specifically aimed at introducing learners to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Educational Objectives:

This resource aligns with Bloom's Taxonomy educational objectives framework and your state standards. The pedagogically-sound content fosters meaningful engagement among learners.

Creative Activities:
  • Crafting posters or dioramas related to specific aspects of the Persian Gulf War
Ancillary Learning Materials:

Included within this downloadable PDF unit are valuable supplementary materials such as crosswords, word searches along with comprehension quizzes.

The Persian Gulf War (1990-1991): Iraq, Oil and the Middle East Gr. 5-8 therefore stands out as a detailed yet concise teaching resource ideal for studying Social Studies, specifically U.S History. 

What's Included

1 PDF with 28 ready to print pages

0 Reviews

Explore related searches
you may also like...

Check out these other great products