Iraq’s Neighborhood, K-2
Length of Time: 20-30 Minutes
Description
Everyone hears a great deal about Iraq. This primary activity will help students place Iraq within the context of the Middle East and identify major political divisions in the area. They will locate other important geographic features and reflect upon the impact of geography on the history and current situation of this very complicated region.
Essential Questions
What does neighborhood mean for countries?
What is Iraq's neighborhood like?
Common Core Standards
Content Standards
Grade 1: True Stories and Folk Stories from America and Around the World
History and Geography: Map Skills
Grade 2: E Pluribus Unum: From Many, One
History and Geography: Map and Globe Skills