1. Middle East Map What are physical and political features of the Middle East

2. Welcome to “Geowalking” • Can you identify these countries in the Middle East? • Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey • Can you identify these physical features in the Middle East? • Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Gaza Strip

4. How to remember the Middle East Countries… I left Afghanistan and Iran to Iraq then Saudi Arabia with Jordan who’s from Israel to get Syria and Turkey.

6. On your map… • Label the following countries: • Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Turkey • Color the countries that you have labeled carefully, don’t color bordering countries the same color! (avoid blue if possible because you will be adding water features to your map) • Label the following features: • Euphrates River, Jordan River, Tigris River, Suez Canal, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Gaza Strip

9. Quick 3-2-1 Turn to a neighbor… Quick… Name 3 countries Name 2 waterways Name 1 cultural feature