Intro to the Suez Canal 5-E Lesson | Examine Trade and Globalization | Google
This lesson introduces the Suez Canal and explores its impact on the global economy. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! First, a fun “Race Around the World” warm-up explores where everyday items are made. Examine the idea that “technology is shrinking our world”, then introduce key vocabulary. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge students to predict how events at the Suez Canal impact our interdependent and globalized world. Finally, assess learning with a “What if…?” Story Cube 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 Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E Lesson Slides
- Fill-in Notes
- Evaluate Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Race Around the World” Warm-up
- Explore: “Technology is Shrinking Our World” Activity
- Explain: Background Info, Vocab & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Predict It” Practice Activity
- Evaluate: “What if…?” Story Cube Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 53
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 6-12