The groups will be formed by the teacher.  

Each group needs to choose a responsible LEADER who will help facilitate discussion during the conflict resolution phase.  

The group will need to elect a WRITER to record the ideas that are discussed.

The group will need to elect a primary PRESENTER for the final phase of the project.  All group members will participate, however the primary PRESENTER will present the idea and the other group members will assist with questions and responses.

The group will be in need of a TIME-KEEPER to insure that everyone is ready with their information and no one person is too far behind.

After each of these topics are fully researched, you will create a concept map  of this Middle Eastern area.  You will return to your groups and inform the other students about your findings.  You will then use this information for the next part.  Utilizing the ideas of the concept map, you will then highlight at least two key concerns of both sides.  Lastly, you will implement a conflict resolution chart for the highlighted problems.  Each group member will brainstorm possible resolutions.  The group will decide which resolutions are the most promising and why.  The final consensus will be presented to the class as a contender for a diplomatic solution.  

1. You will utilize print and web based resources to immerse yourselves into your part of the project.  You will research your portion of the above-mentioned tasks and take notes about the important dates, facts, and background information.

2. Create concept map from each of the group members information and discuss.

3. Create Conflict Resolution Chart

4. Final presentation to class

5. Vote on best resolution from class

Background information of most recent conflict

   

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