The Suez Canal Transportation Lesson & Globalization Activities - MS Digital Resources
This lesson introduces the Suez Canal as a crucial transportation corridor and explores its impact on globalization. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 5-E format is user-friendly for teachers.
The lesson begins with a fun “Race Around the World” warm-up that investigates where everyday items are made. Students will explore the concept that “technology is shrinking our world” and learn key vocabulary related to the topic. Accompanying fill-in notes will help reinforce the material.
Next, students will be challenged to predict how events at the Suez Canal affect our interdependent and globalized world. The lesson concludes with a “What if…?” Story Cube activity to assess learning.
Both printable and interactive digital versions of the materials are included, making this lesson suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is provided!
Includes Microsoft 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 & NCSS
Total Pages: 53
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 6-12