Conflict in the Middle-East

This lesson introduces students to the causes of conflict in the Middle East, focusing on key issues such as oil, land disputes, religious tensions, and authoritarian regimes. The lesson is designed to develop students’ understanding of complex global issues through structured activities, including source analysis, mapping religious divisions, building a conflict timeline, and a decision-making scenario. Accompanying resources include a PowerPoint presentation, detailed information sheets on major conflicts, student worksheets, and a high-quality Sunni/Shia religion map. The lesson builds geographical knowledge while also encouraging critical thinking, empathy, and debate skills.