Kuwait is the third largest oil producer in the world, but it is a global leader in water processing. The surprising characteristic is a result of the nation's desalination efforts, which started in the 1950s. A video resource showcases the small Persian Gulf state, from its robotic camel jockeys to high fashion. 

Concepts

kuwait, the middle east, the gulf war, physical geography, human geography, world geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to introduce Gulf region geography

Classroom Considerations

• Humor may be inappropriate for some classroom settings
• Video is number 93 of the large Countries A-Z playlist
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Narrator is engaging and funny to better hold viewers' attention
  
• Graphics and maps demonstrate geographical concepts

Cons

• Ad interrupts streaming

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10