Identify where all of the countries, important cities and regions of the Middle East are located along with significant physical features like mountains, rivers and seas.
Understand the linkages between geography (territory, location, climate, resources etc) and human activity
Apply geographic principles to better understand and perhaps modify the territorial divisions of the Middle East region.
Use written communication to describe, evaluate and resolve resource and territorial disputes between states and nations.
Develop a greater appreciation and understanding for the peoples and cultures of the region.