The Arab Spring Revolutions Lesson - Middle East & Southwest Asia - MS Digital Resources
This lesson focuses on the Arab Spring revolutions and uprisings in the Middle East. The activities engage students and follow an easy 5-E format. Start with a “History Dilemma” activity to explore the causes of the revolutions. Use a “Name It” puzzle to test their knowledge of governments, then introduce the key ideas about the Arab Spring. Fill-in notes are included to support the lesson. Next, challenge the class to analyze political cartoons to better understand the Arab Spring. Finally, assess what they have learned with an evaluation activity. The materials are available in both printable and interactive digital formats. They are designed for traditional classrooms or digital 1:1 learning. 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:
- Engage: “A History Dilemma” Warm-up
- Explore: “Name It” Governments Review Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Investigate” Political Cartoon Analysis Activity
- 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