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 Lets practice this now. (1)Add your name, grade and class to the cover of your notebook Ms. Nichols 7 th Grade / 8 th grade Medieval History Ms. Nichols 6 th 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 groups 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 groups box. (4) Add your homework to your planner Do you agree or disagree with the quote below? Lets discuss! KWL on Conflict in Syria I knowI want to know I learned (leave blank) Prediction 1. Why did the conflict in Syria begin? 2. Do you believe that there was any way to prevent the conflict? Learning About Syria I knowI want to knowI learned (leave blank) -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. Syrias 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. al-Jumhryah al-Arabyah as-Sryah 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 countrys 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. Assads forces struck back, attempting to crush the rebellion with brutal force. It didnt 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 Worlds 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. Theyve 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 Assads bank account. Why Syria Matters The Syrian uprising started as a push for freedom and democracyvalues 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. I knowI want to knowI learned (leave blank) -Add 2 questions -Add 3 things you learned Closing