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Let's Explore the Middle East..Webquest/Extension Activities 1. Look at the map of the Middle East.ducksters.com 2. The Suez Canal, the 101 mile man-made waterway is nicknamed this
___________________ Although the first evidence of a canal dates back to 1850 BC, when was
the actual Suez Canal started and who was the engineer?___________________________
_________________ What is the problem with the canal that it needs
constant maintenance? _____________________________________Find the answers at this
link:mrdowling.com 3. The Dead Sea is really a 50 mile long and 11 mile wide LAKE, So, why is it called
SEA?__________________________The Dead Seas is found between which two
countries?____________ and _______________ SEVEN times saltier than the
ocean, the Dead Sea has no fish. Name THREE other salt water bodies of the
world._______________ ________________________Find the answers at this link:
mrdowling.com 4. From the Arabic word, Bedu, bedouin means "inhabitant of the desert"". Look along the left margin. What is a custom about Bedouin woman's hair?____________________ Why are clothes left on the grave of a Bedouin who has died?__________________________What is a shabbaba?_____________What is a rababa?________________________Find the answers at this link:geographia.com 5. What religion and language are most Bedouins?_________________ and ___________What is the name for the extended family of Bedouins?____________Who is the head of this group?________________________Find the answers at this link:mrdowling.com Activities: Simple Marzipan recipe 1 cup almond paste 2 egg whites 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla In a large bowl, knead almond paste to soften. Mix in egg whites and confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time. Add vanilla. Work the mixture until it feels like pie dough. Try adding different food coloring to the dough. Shape into balls. 2.Have students try matzo, a Jewish cracker 3. Write your name in Hebrew: http://www.my-hebrew-name.com
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