| Lesson Plan |
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Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: History |
| Lesson Topic: 2.7 Why did events in the Gulf matter, c.1970–2000? |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe why Gulf oil wealth made the region strategically important between 1970‑2000.
- Explain how Cold‑War rivalries and regional conflicts shaped international responses to Gulf events.
- Analyse the impact of key Gulf events (1973 embargo, Iran‑Iraq War, Gulf War) on global energy security and military policy.
- Evaluate the long‑term consequences of Gulf involvement for contemporary international relations.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- PowerPoint presentation with timeline diagram
- Handout summarising key Gulf events (1973‑2000)
- Large world map highlighting the Persian Gulf
- Whiteboard and markers
- Exit‑ticket slips
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Introduction:
Begin with a striking image of an oil tanker and ask, “What would happen if the world’s oil supply suddenly stopped?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of 1970s energy crises. Explain that today’s success criteria are to identify why the Gulf mattered and to assess its lasting global impact.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on pre‑1970 energy politics to activate prior knowledge.
- Mini‑lecture (10'): Present oil wealth and strategic location using the map and PowerPoint.
- Timeline activity (15'): In groups, place event cards on a timeline and discuss each event’s international significance.
- Case‑study analysis (15'): Examine the Gulf War and US‑Saudi security agreements; teacher facilitates discussion.
- Think‑pair‑share (10'): Students debate how Gulf events influence today’s geopolitics.
- Check for understanding (5'): Kahoot quiz covering key concepts.
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Conclusion:
Recap the four ways Gulf events reshaped international relations and ask students to write an exit ticket summarising one lasting impact. For homework, students will write a brief paragraph linking a current Gulf issue (e.g., Saudi‑China energy deals) to global energy security.
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