Rise and Fall of the Arab Spring 5E Lesson | Uprising in the Mideast | Microsoft

This lesson explores the rise & fall of the Arab Spring in the Middle East region. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “History Dilemma” activity investigating the conditions that led up to the revolutions. Test their knowledge of governments with a “Name It” puzzle warm-up, then introduce the big ideas about the Arab Spring uprising. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your class to investigate political cartoons to gain a deeper understanding of the Arab Spring. Finally, assess learning with an evaluate activity. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
• Fill-in Notes
• Political Cartoon Activity
• History Dilemma Activity
• Exit Ticket Activity
• Printable Poster Set
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

5-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: “A History Dilemma” Warm-up
2. Explore: “Name It” Governments Review Activity
3. Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
4. Elaborate: “Investigate” Political Cartoon Analysis Activity
5. Evaluate: Exit Ticket Activity

Vocabulary:

• Arab Spring, Arab Winter, Uprisings, Revolution, Authoritarian, Governments, Human Rights, Literacy Rates, Life Expectancy, Terrorism, Absolute Monarchy, Tyrant, Democracy, Protest, Civil War, Theocracy, Refugee

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS

Total Pages:  84

Time:  90 Minutes

Grades:  6-12