Introduction
Welcome to the Eastern Mediterranian! This astounding region is composed of some amazing cities, features, and characteristics that set it apart from the rest of Centeral Asia. Today, you will about the phisical geography of the region and how it affects the people who live there. During the course of the project, you will further your knowlage in some of the landforms, seas, rivers, climate, vegatation, and recources found in this unique and gorgeous area. You will be given an in deph look at the countries of Isreal, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Cyprus,and Jordan.
Task
Our final goal for this project is to educate you in the phisical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean. In the process, you will ether create a map of the area portraying features in the region or a Microsoft Powerpoint on the same subject. The map will include a key for major landorms and reserches, a traceing of the countries, and facts about the region's geography on the side or near a specific area. The Powerpoint, you will write down facts and include pictures. Then you will print it out, and hook it together with binder rings. The outcome will be similar to the one Jack and his group did on their project on Poland and the Baltic States. If you whant to see it for reference, it is hanging on the upper left hand side of the board, adjacent to Mrs. Stinson's desk. You will compete this this task by reaserching several questions that we will assigne to you online. For extra credit, reserch land uses for the Eastern Mediterranean in your project.
Process
You will answer a series of questions using websites that we will provide you with below. The answers must be included in your final project, whether it be in a Powerpoint or caption on a map. Simpily copy and paste the URLs into your searchbar and locate the answers.
Here are the websites and corresponding questions:
1. You have decided to take a walk in Isreal. It is a hot summer day, and you look at the thermometer. What is the average temperature at this time of year? http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/europe/e_med_past.html
2. You live in Syria, aand you have come down to the Euphrates River. You sit on the bank and watch the river. What are six of the plants and animals you may see? http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/151911/
3. The Euphrates and the Tigris rivers both flow into this large landform, which is located in the southeastern part of Turkey and its neibors. What is this rich and plentiful region called? http://traveltips.usatoday.com/landforms-country-turkey-104065.html
4. You are sailing south of Turkey to the island of Cyprus. After time, you begin to see the Mountain range in the northern section of this country. what is this mountian range called? http://www.kypros.org/CyprusPanel/cyprus/geography.html
5. You have stayed in the Eastern Medditerranean for many days now, and have traveled over the region. What are the three major groups of plants that you have seen? https://worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/pa1207
6. While walking around the streets of Syria, you notice the pleasant weather. What is the name of the climate?http://traveltips.usatoday.com/major-landforms-syria-63558.html
7. Like many other tourists to the region, you can't help but marvel at the mountain ranges and there gorgeous peaks. What are three ranges that can be seen in Syria?http://traveltips.usatoday.com/major-landforms-syria-63558.html
8. While on a tour of the region, the native guide speaks of a great desert. He says that it spans from Syria to Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. What desert is he talking about?http://traveltips.usatoday.com/major-landforms-syria-63558.html
9. You are a sailor who is charting major rivers in the area. Which two highly important ones meet near the Persian Gulf?http://traveltips.usatoday.com/major-landforms-syria-63558.html
10. You are a store owner in Jerusalem. The temperature rises to almost unbearable heat in the summer, but you know that the temperature is nothing in comparison with the hottest area in the region. What is this area called?http://geography.howstuffworks.com/middle-east/geography-of-israel1.htm
11. Conserving water in israel is of utmost importance. During what season do most of the region's rivers flow?http://geography.howstuffworks.com/middle-east/geography-of-israel1.htm
12. On a hot day, you decide to take a nice dip in the Dead Sea, "the lowest elevation on Earth." How many feet below sea level is the Dead Sea?http://geography.howstuffworks.com/middle-east/geography-of-israel1.htm
13. Before departing from Turkey, you buy a postcard with an illustration of the two mountain ranges found in the area. What are they?http://www.mrliotta.com/World%20History/Eastern%20Hemisphere%20WKBK/wge09g06ny_irsge_u02c05s01.pdf
14. You are taking a cruise through the Black Sea. The captain informs the passengers through the speaker system on the ship that they are about to begin the cross into the Sea of Marmara. How is this possible and through what body of water is the boat crossing?http://www.mrliotta.com/World%20History/Eastern%20Hemisphere%20WKBK/wge09g06ny_irsge_u02c05s01.pdf
Evaluation
| 1 Point | 2 Points | 3 Points | 4 Points | 5 Points | |
| Neatness | The Final copy is sloppy and not organized | The final copy is somewhat sloppy and not very organized. | The final copy is mediocre and somewhat neat. | The final copy is somewhat neat and fairly organized | The final copy os neat and organized |
| Creativity | The final copy is not creative and unorigional | The final copy is not very creative and somewhat unorigional | The final copy is fairly creative and origional | The final copy is creative and origional to some degree | The final copy is very creative and very origional |
| Information | 1-2 The final copy isn't complete on time, dosn't answer the questions, and has low quality. | 3-4 The final copy dosn't answer the questions completely, and isn't high quality | 5-6 The final copy slightly answers the questions to some degree and is of mediocre quality | 7-8 The final copy nearly completely answers the quality and is of good quality | 9-10 The final copy is on time, answers the questions completely, and is of high quality |
You will be judged on your neatness, creativity, and information. The last category encompasses and grades you on 1: If you included all of the answers to the questions we provided you with. 2. If you completed the project on time. 3. If you followed all the instructions. 4. The overall quality of the finished product. Also, the last catagory is worth more (in terms of points) that the others. Instead of being 1 point, the information column is worth 1-2 points and so on.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we hope that you learned about the physical geography of the Eastern Mediterranean Region through a fun project. We hope that we were able to educate you on the climate (Mediterranean), water sources (such as the Tigris and the Euphrates), landforms (like the majestic mountains found in the region), and possibly the land uses of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Cyprus. Thank you for participating in our Webquest, and maybe someday you will be able to visit this amazing place.
Credits
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"NASA Visible Earth: Smoke and Dust Over Eastern Mediterranean." NASA Visible Earth: Smoke and Dust Over Eastern Mediterranean. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
"Eastern Mediterranean: Past Weather and Climate." Met Office: Eastern Mediterranean: Past. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
"Eastern Mediterranean Conifer-sclerophyllous-broadleaf Forests." Eastern Mediterranean Conifer-sclerophyllous-broadleaf Forests. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
"Landforms in the Country of Turkey." Travel Tips. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
"CYPRUS GEOGRAPHY." GEOGRAPHY OF CYPRUS. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
"Major Landforms of Syria." Travel Tips. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
"HowStuffWorks "Geography of Israel - Physical Geography"" HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
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"Eastern Mediterranean Political Map." National Geographic Store. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.
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