Daily Class Work:
Maps/Geography-1st week:
introduction_to_maps.docx | |
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intro_to_maps-complete_after_project.docx | |
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centuries.pdf | |
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_Family Tree Project:
Country Study:
http://www.mel.org/
http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/li/Library_of_Congress_Country_Studies
http://www.factmonster.com/countries.html
Ancestry:
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BGMI/form?l=1&u=BGMI&s=1&locID=lom_accessmich&o=DocTitle&finalAuth=true
http://landing.ancestry.com/BGCA/finding.aspx
http://www.worldgenweb.org/~wgw4kids/
https://www.familysearch.org/
Web-quests:
Ancient Egypt:
http://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/technology/webquests/Egypt/index.htm
http://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/technology/webquests/Egypt/index.htm
fact_sheet-webquest.docx | |
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brochure_template.doc | |
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rubric.pdf | |
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http://www.smithlifescience.com/SS04Egypt.htm
Ancient Greece:
http://www.mythologyteacher.com/GreekIntro.html
Ancient Greece:
http://www.mythologyteacher.com/GreekIntro.html
ancientgreekwebquest.pdf | |
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http://www.smithlifescience.com/SS09Greeks.htm
http://www.smithlifescience.com/SS10CityState.htm
http://www.smithlifescience.com/SS10CityState.htm
Rome
Roman Web Quest:
Task 1: Roman Map/Roads
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Product%201%20-%20Roman%20Roads.pdf
Task 2: Rome on the Move
*Article will be given in class, use this article to complete the next task.
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%202-%20Rome%20on%20the%20Move.pdf
Task 3-Roman Leaders
Access the following site to complete the worksheet.
http://www.factmonster.com/
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%203%20-%20Emperors%20of%20the%20Roman%20Empire.pdf
Task 4--Roman Technology
Site to use with worksheet:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/technology/
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%206%20-%20Roman%20Technology.pdf
Task 5--Entertainment-You Wouldn't want to be a Roman Gladiator
Site to use for worksheet:
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/index.html
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%208-%20The%20Roman%20Gladiator.pdf
Task 6-Fall of Rome
Site to use for Worksheet:
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Romans/fall_of_the_empire.htm
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%209-%20The%20Fall%20of%20Rome.pdf
Ancient India:
1. Complete Ancient India web search: Please use the links on this document BUT write your answers in pencil on the paper provided.
Task 1: Roman Map/Roads
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Product%201%20-%20Roman%20Roads.pdf
Task 2: Rome on the Move
*Article will be given in class, use this article to complete the next task.
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%202-%20Rome%20on%20the%20Move.pdf
Task 3-Roman Leaders
Access the following site to complete the worksheet.
http://www.factmonster.com/
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%203%20-%20Emperors%20of%20the%20Roman%20Empire.pdf
Task 4--Roman Technology
Site to use with worksheet:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/technology/
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%206%20-%20Roman%20Technology.pdf
Task 5--Entertainment-You Wouldn't want to be a Roman Gladiator
Site to use for worksheet:
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/index.html
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%208-%20The%20Roman%20Gladiator.pdf
Task 6-Fall of Rome
Site to use for Worksheet:
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Romans/fall_of_the_empire.htm
Worksheet:
http://www.librarybcds.com/6WQrome/Template%209-%20The%20Fall%20of%20Rome.pdf
Ancient India:
1. Complete Ancient India web search: Please use the links on this document BUT write your answers in pencil on the paper provided.
ancient_india.docx | |
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2. Read ancient India power point below and answer questions provided. You are required to write your answers in pencil on the paper provided.
harappans.ppt | |
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harappan_powerpoint_questions.doc | |
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Ancient China:
ancient_china_search.docx | |
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Ancient China Achievements
-Pivot Stick Animator-
Please follow the steps below:
*Please note you will need to have Pivot Stick Animator open side by side next to the tutorial.
1. Open Pivot Stick Animator program
2. Open Tutorial:
http://oakdome.com/k5/lesson-plans/pivot-animations/floating/
3. View Pivot Stick Animator video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww0oqmvrvkc
4. Now create your own, it is due Friday at the end of class. The maximum amount of frames you are allotted are 200.
Free Pivot Stick Animator Download (Please consult parents before doing this):
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/stickfigure.html
Chinese Dragons:
http://www.draconian.com/dragons/chinese-dragon.php
http://www.everythingdragons.com/Dragon.html
2. Open Tutorial:
http://oakdome.com/k5/lesson-plans/pivot-animations/floating/
3. View Pivot Stick Animator video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww0oqmvrvkc
4. Now create your own, it is due Friday at the end of class. The maximum amount of frames you are allotted are 200.
Free Pivot Stick Animator Download (Please consult parents before doing this):
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/stickfigure.html
Chinese Dragons:
http://www.draconian.com/dragons/chinese-dragon.php
http://www.everythingdragons.com/Dragon.html
Glogster Assignment:China
http://www.glogster.com/
India Monsoons:
Weather in Lake Orion, Michigan:
http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/48359
Weather in Lake Orion, Michigan:
http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/48359
Japan:
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-S2002/smith/nsmith.html
Japanese Menu:
http://orderinfood.com/menu-restaurant-food-delivery-take-out-Pho_32_Shabu_Japanese_Food_New_York_10001-2199
Family Life and Customs:
Objective: Students will be able to relate to the Japanese way of family living and apply that to their own lives through a drawing and discussion.
Materials: Book: The Boy of the Three-Year Nap, paper
Read the story, The Boy of the Three-Year Nap by Dianne Snyder. Discuss with the students the different rolls and responsibilities of the Japanese people. Relate to the students that because the country is so small and there are so many people that occupy it, many families live with their extended family. Have the students think about their extended families. Have them draw their house with all their extended family members living with them. Discuss the difference it would make in their lives to have so many people living in one place and how it would affect them.
Daily Life:
http://factsanddetails.com/japan.php?itemid=647&catid=19&subcatid=122
Haiku:
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Haiku poetry by writing one of their own. Materials: Examples of haiku poems, paper
http://www.creative-writing-now.com/how-to-write-a-haiku.html
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-S2002/smith/nsmith.html
Japanese Menu:
http://orderinfood.com/menu-restaurant-food-delivery-take-out-Pho_32_Shabu_Japanese_Food_New_York_10001-2199
Family Life and Customs:
Objective: Students will be able to relate to the Japanese way of family living and apply that to their own lives through a drawing and discussion.
Materials: Book: The Boy of the Three-Year Nap, paper
Read the story, The Boy of the Three-Year Nap by Dianne Snyder. Discuss with the students the different rolls and responsibilities of the Japanese people. Relate to the students that because the country is so small and there are so many people that occupy it, many families live with their extended family. Have the students think about their extended families. Have them draw their house with all their extended family members living with them. Discuss the difference it would make in their lives to have so many people living in one place and how it would affect them.
Daily Life:
http://factsanddetails.com/japan.php?itemid=647&catid=19&subcatid=122
Haiku:
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Haiku poetry by writing one of their own. Materials: Examples of haiku poems, paper
http://www.creative-writing-now.com/how-to-write-a-haiku.html
carp_kite.docx | |
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restaurant_menu_assignment.docx | |
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japanesegeography.ppt | |
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brochure_template-if_you_choose.rtf | |
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Japanese Menu Assignment
-You may use the brochure template above if you choose. I expect there are pictures on the menu or you can create your own. Your other option is to create a Glogster poster. It is your responsibility to include everything of the rubric that was given to you.
Japan Map quiz:
Useful website:
http://www.purposegames.com/game/islands-of-japan-quiz
South East Asia:
Useful website for geography quiz:
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/asiaquiz.html
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/asiaquiz.html
Russia/Central Asia:
Useful website for geography quiz:
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/geography/russia_geography/quiz2854.html
African Powerpoint/Prezi project
Country Selections:
Burundi (Republic of Burundi)
· Central African Republic
· Chad (Republic of Chad)
· Côte d'Ivoire (Rep. of Côte d'Ivoire)
· Djibouti (Republic of Djibouti)
· Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt)
· Ethiopia (Fed. Demo Rep. of Ethiopia)
· Ghana (Republic of Ghana)
· Guinea (Republic of Guinea)
· Kenya (Republic of Kenya)
· Liberia (Republic of Liberia)
· Libya (Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)
· Madagascar (Republic of Madagascar)
· Malawi (Republic of Malawi)
· Mali (Republic of Mali)
· Morocco (Kingdom of Morocco)
· Mozambique (Republic of Mozambique)
· Niger (Republic of Niger)
· Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria)
· Republic of the Congo (Republic of the Congo)
· Rwanda (Republic of Rwanda)
· Senegal (Republic of Senegal)
· Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone)
· Somalia (Somali Republic)
· South Africa (Republic of South Africa)
· Sudan (Republic of Sudan)
· Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania)
· Tunisia (Tunisian Republic)
· Uganda (Republic of Uganda)
· Western Sahara (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)
· Zimbabwe (Republic of Zimbabwe)
Step 1: You are to research and create a power point or prezi
Step 2: RESOURCES
You will use THESE resources only:
Ducksters Kids:
1)http://www.ducksters.com/geography/middleeast.php
2) World Book Online
http://www.worldbookonline.com
3) World Festivals
http://www.festivals.com/search/map_region.aspx?RID=europe
4) National Geographic Map Machine & Country Profiles: http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/countryprofiles.html?
5: Google Images
Step 3-Notes---This is to be filled out as you go.
african_project-powerpt_and_prezi.docx | |
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Step 4-What is to be on the slides------POWERPOINT/Prezi PRESENTATION
MAKE SURE to include clip art, maps, flags, and pictures in your presentations!
Slide 1: Country
Slide 2: Flag
Slide 3: Geography (land and climate)
Slide 4: Map of the country
Slide 5: Historical facts about the country—the main things to know
Slide 6: Culture: Such as… People/languages
Slide 8: Natural Resources
Slide 9: Economy & Government: How people make a living, what types of products they produce, what kind of governmental system they have
Slide 10: Tourist Attractions: Important landmarks/famous places
Slide 11: Extra Credit (see below)
Extra Credit: Create an extra PowerPoint slide—one of these 2 options:
PowerPoint Postcard:
Design one of the slides to be a postcard that includes: A photograph of an important place/feature of the country
Follow this pattern for the non-rhyming poem:
Lines 1 and 8: the name of the country
Line 2: three to four physical features
Line 3: one to three cultural features; for example, landmarks, museums, main cities
Line 4: bordering countries or bodies of water
Line 5: a short description about the climate
Line 6: three historical events that shaped the country
Line 7: issues or problems of importance; for example, poverty, poor land, war, pollution
MAKE SURE to include clip art, maps, flags, and pictures in your presentations!
Slide 1: Country
Slide 2: Flag
Slide 3: Geography (land and climate)
Slide 4: Map of the country
Slide 5: Historical facts about the country—the main things to know
Slide 6: Culture: Such as… People/languages
- Way of life/Entertainment (sports, hobbies, etc.)
- Traditions/holidays/festivals
- Religion
- Food: popular dishes, common foods eaten
Slide 8: Natural Resources
Slide 9: Economy & Government: How people make a living, what types of products they produce, what kind of governmental system they have
Slide 10: Tourist Attractions: Important landmarks/famous places
Slide 11: Extra Credit (see below)
Extra Credit: Create an extra PowerPoint slide—one of these 2 options:
PowerPoint Postcard:
Design one of the slides to be a postcard that includes: A photograph of an important place/feature of the country
- A persuasive note to the class telling reasons they should visit the country
Follow this pattern for the non-rhyming poem:
Lines 1 and 8: the name of the country
Line 2: three to four physical features
Line 3: one to three cultural features; for example, landmarks, museums, main cities
Line 4: bordering countries or bodies of water
Line 5: a short description about the climate
Line 6: three historical events that shaped the country
Line 7: issues or problems of importance; for example, poverty, poor land, war, pollution