Pbs News Hour Extra: The Impact of Egypt's Political Revolution

Lesson plan provides a summary of the impact of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 on other countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Cartoons are provided that comment on the emergence of democracy and the importance of oil and liberty. Students will analyze these transformational events and the correlations between country conditions and the character of the revolts. Finally, they will formulate a Google Earth tour presentation of the current conditions of these countries in transition.