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Middle East Crisis Lesson Plans: NATO, Libya and the Uprisings

View NATO Commander Speaks on Libya, from the CBC, and discuss.

Discussion Guide


What is NATO–Lesson Plan 1

Objective:
Students will conduct research and respond to questions about NATO

Worksheet

 


Middle East Uprising Updates–Lesson Plan 2

View Middle East Unrest Video, from ABC News

Objective:
Students will view the video for updates on the Middle East unrest and respond to the questions

Worksheet


Teach the Class–Lesson Plan 3

Objective:
Students will be assigned regions of the Middle East to teach the class about

Expectations


21st Century Core Content
History
Government and Civics
Geography

21st Century Themes
Global Awareness
Civic Literacy

21st Century Skills
Think Creatively
Reason Effectively
Create Media Products
Manage Goals and Time
Guide and Lead Others
Be Responsible to Others


Additional Resources:

NATO and Libya, from North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What’s Happening in Libya; International Viewpoint, from the Fourth International
World Voices; The Libya Debate, from the World Policy Institute
Libya-Protests and Revolts 2011, from the New York Times
All Africa.com: Libya, from AllAfrica.com


Additional Resources for Global Issues in Context Subscribers:

The End for Qaddafi, from National Review
It’s What Comes After the Revolution that Matters, from the Australian
Obama’s Idealist Approach to Libya Fraught With Political Difficulties, from the Australian
Winds of Change, from Africa News Service

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Posted on: April 13, 2011, 2:38 pm Category: Lesson Plans and School Projects

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