Humanities 7 – Study For Thursday’s Quiz

Use the links below to study for this Friday's Europe and Russia map quiz.

 Map of Europe Practice Quiz

 Countries of Europe Song

 Countries of Europe Flashcards

The Role Of Climate Change In The Conflict In Syria [Graphic Novel]

Humanities 7 – Homework – May 24

Today in class, students examined the underlying causes and effects of the Syrian conflict from 2011 to the present by researching news articles on the topic.

 Conflict in Syria Group Research

 Conflict in Syria Graphic Organizer

Resource Link For Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4:

 The Confused Person's Guide to the Syrian Civil War (Source: The Atlantic)

Resource Links for Groups 1, 3 and 4:

 Syria’s Crisis and Global Response (Source: Council on Foreign Relations)

 Al Jazeera: The Syrian Squeeze (Source: Al Jazeera)

Additional Resource Links:

 What Is Happening in Syria? (Source: BBC News)

 Syria Regional Refugee Response (Source: UN Refugee Agency)

 Syria (Source: The New York Times)

Homework - p. 34 - Read the comic book "What is the role of climate change in the conflict in Syria?" When you are finished, on a separate sheet of paper, write a reflection of 10 sentences on how this conflict could have been avoided.

Humanities 7 – Homework – May 23

Today in class, students continued to explore the region of Europe and Russia by explaining the basic framework and underpinnings of the creation of the European Union and how supranational politics in Europe affect its politics, economies, and cultural identities. Students also reflected on what they learned about Southwest and Central in Asia in Unit 6 and previewed their learning of Europe and Russia in the next unit by going over the Unit 7 Vocabulary Chart and a blank map of the region.

 Unit 7 Vocabulary Chart

 Blank Map of Europe and Russia

 Supranational Cooperation in the EU

 Geography Alive! Supranational Cooperation in the European Union

Homework - You must complete all assignments for credit (three HW stamps):

p. 30 - Complete the Unit 7 Vocabulary Chart by illustrating your understanding of the term and definition, must be neat and colorful.

p. 31 - Complete the Blank Map of Europe and Russia by filling in the country names (#1-49)

p. 32 - This assignment is due Tue. 5/28 - Research ONE of the following organizations of international cooperation: Organization of American States (OAS), Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), African Union (AU), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or League of Arab States. On page 42 of your notebook, answer the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES as part of your research:

1) What is the name of your organization? In what year was the organization created?

2) How many total member countries are a part of your organization? Name six countries that are members of your organization.

3) What is the purpose of this organization?

4) The most truly "international" organization in the world is the United Nations (UN). Founded in 1945, the UN was created with the goal to promote peace and cooperation among countries of the world. How does the organization you researched compare in their mission to that of the UN?

5) What role do you think international organizations like yours play in promoting peace in the world (or their specific region of the world)? Explain your answer.