Interactive notebook set up:

• We will use this notebook every day

• We will decorate these notebooks at the end of each unit and trimester

• We will keep these notebooks very organized

• In class, you will add written assignments worksheets to your notebook.

Worksheets will be glued or taped into your the notebook

• Let’s practice this now.

(1) Add your name, grade and class to the cover of your notebook

Ms. Nichols7th Grade / 8th gradeMedieval History

Ms. Nichols6th Grade American History

(2) Flip 2 pages into your notebook and begin your ignitor (warm up) at the top of the page under a the proper heading (this is required).

Lesson 1: Background on Syrian Conflict

IGNITOR: I agree / disagree with this quote because…

(3) When you finish, quickly glue or tape your homework onto the next page. Quietly share the supplies given to your group. Be patient and return all materials to your group’s box.

(2) Flip 2 pages into your notebook and begin your ignitor (warm up) at the top of the page under a the proper heading (this is required).

Lesson 1: Background on Syrian Conflict

IGNITOR: I agree / disagree with this quote because…

(3) When you finish, quickly glue or tape your homework onto the next page. Quietly share the supplies given to your group. Be patient and return all materials to your group’s box.

(4) Add your homework to your planner

Do you agree or disagree with the quote below?

Let’s discuss!

KWL on Conflict in Syria

I know… I want to know…

I learned (leave blank)

Prediction1. Why did the conflict in Syria begin? 2. Do you believe that there was any way to prevent the conflict?  

Learning About Syria

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-Add 2 questions

-Add 3 things you learned

Closing

The Basic Facts

Syria is a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and

is considered part of the Middle East.

Syria’s climate is mostly desert, and their economy is founded on: agriculture, oil,

businesses, and tourism.

Syria is roughly the size of the

state of Missouri and is home to over

20 million people.

السورية العربية الجمهورية al-Jumhūrīyah al-‘Arabīyah as-Sūrīyah

In Syria, the majority of the people speak Arabic. The official name of

the country is the Syrian Arab Republic.

Syria has many historic landmarks. Many of the country’s beautiful cities

are centuries old.

Recent History

Since 2000, Syria has been

ruled by President Bashar

al-Assad.

His rule has been

autocratic, meaning

governed by one person, without any democracy.

Since 2011, the Syrian

people have protested

against him, demanding their

basic human rights.

Their revolt has been part of a movement for freedom in the

Middle East known as the Arab Spring.

The Arab Spring is a pan-Arab movement, meaning that it stretches across the Arab countries of the Middle East.

The Arab Spring started in the country of Tunisia. Soon afterwards, other Arab countries also rebelled against autocratic leaders, demanding democracy and a better standard of living.

The Rebellion

The revolt in Syria was started by

students who wrote

anti-government graffiti on the

walls of their city.

Assad’s forces struck back, attempting to crush the

rebellion with brutal force.

It didn’t work.

Over 60,000 Syrians have been killed in the past

two years, in what became a fierce civil war between the

opposition and the government.

Over 590,000 people have

been forced to flee to refugee

camps in neighboring countries.

The refugee camps

The World’s Reaction

The United Nations is based in New York City. This organization includes representatives from

countries all over the world who work together to keep peace around the globe. Their role is to

promote and protect human rights.

The U.S. and other countries have tried to work within the

United Nations to find a

peaceful solution in Syria.

But China, Russia, and Iran have stood by the Assad regime.

They’ve blocked the U.N. from taking strong action.

Right now it is unclear how long Assad will remain in power. The United States says he must go.

The U.N. has implemented sanctions on

Syria – economic penalties that target Assad’s bank account.

Why Syria Matters

The Syrian uprising started as a push for freedom and

democracy—values we share. The United States

has its own history fighting tyranny

in the American Revolution.

The Boston Massacre, 1770

History has also shown that

oppression often spreads to other countries if it is

not stopped.

Nazi invasion of Poland, 1939

We exist as one

interconnected global community.

What affects one person often

affects us all.

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-Add 3 things you learned

Closing