- Bell Ringer
- Explain what a “Cash Cow” means?
- Be specific
- Explain what a “Cash Cow” means?
- Unit Essential Questions
- What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization?
- How did these factors shape their culture and achievements?
- Process
- Share homework results
- Do you have stocks? 529?
- “Ancient Civilizations for Children – China”
- Name some of the goods traded on the Silk Road.
- What was life like for boys and girls in ancient China?
- SMG
- Prepare for transactions on Monday
- Organize a list of stocks that you are interested in purchasing
- Decide how many shares you are looking to purchase
- Set some target numbers for purchase and what you would be willing to sell
- Prepare for transactions on Monday
- Closure
- Post a comment that says why it is important to set target points when buying and selling stocks.
- Share homework results
February 5, 2010
Lesson 40
February 3, 2010
Lesson 39
- Bell Ringer
- What are the two river systems in China and how did they effect the Chinese civilization?
- Who was the 1st emperor of China and what achievements did he accomplish?
- Unit Essential Questions
- What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization?
- How did these factors shape their culture and achievements?
- Objective
- Use iPod touches to check stocks for the SMG.
- Process
- Use the iPod touches to access Bloomberg.
- Select Stock Finder
- Rotate to see chart
- SMG
- Money Central
- Yahoo Finance
- Use the iPod touches to access Bloomberg.
- China
- Use Google Earth to show China
- Great Wall
- 360 degree Tour of the Great Wall
- Chinese Language
- Build the Great Wall
- Answer Trivia Questions and build the Great Wall of China
- Extension
Homework
- Talk with your parents about the stock market.
- Do you have stocks?
- Do you have a 529 account?
February 1, 2010
Lesson 38
- Bell Ringer
- Which scenario is a better one?
- Buy 500 shares of a $100 stock ($50,000)
- Buy 5000 shares of a $10 stock ($50,000)
- Can you make money on both scenarios?
- Which scenario is a better one?
- Unit Essential Questions
- What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization?
- How did these factors shape their culture and achievements?
- Lesson Essential Question
- What are the major river systems and how did they effect China’s development?
- Who were the important leaders of Ancient China?
- What are the major achievements and inventions?
- Vocabulary
- Qin Shi Huangdi
- First emperor of China, he started the Great Wall of China
- Huang River
- 6th longest river in the world; is called the “Yellow River” because of the yellow silt it deposits along its banks
- Yangtze River
- 3rd longest river in the world; mainly used for transportation through China; also deposits silt
- Qin Shi Huangdi
- Process
- Rivers of China
- Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
- Stock Market Game
- Introduce SMG
- Usernames and Passwords
- Research
- Introduce SMG
January 26, 2010
Lesson 37
Bell Ringer
- What is a stock?
Process
- Finish presentations
- QCBA
- Stock Market Game
- Usernames and Passwords
- MoneyCentral
- Ticker Symbols
- Find a stock
- Research Wizard
- Yahoo Finance Most Active
- SMG
January 15, 2010
Lesson 36
Bell Ringer
- Describe what happened between the Hyksos and the Egyptians.
- How did the Egyptians benefit from the rule of the Hyksos?
Unit Essential Question
- How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?
Prepare for Assessment
Stock Market Game
- What are stocks?
- Savings Calculator
- MoneyCentral
- Ticker Symbols
- Find a stock
- Research Wizard
Homework
- Testing dates - Wednesday 1/20 & Thursday 1/21
- Presentation start Wednesday 1/20 & Thursday 1/21 and continue Friday and Monday.
January 13, 2010
Lesson 35
Bell Ringer
- List the order of the Ancient Egyptian Social Pyramid.
- What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
Unit Essential Question
- How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?
Essential Questions
- What are the differences between old, middle, and new kingdoms?
- What are the major achievements of these kingdoms?
- How did the Hyksos impact Egyptian society?
Process
- Kingdoms
- Video
- Time Warp Trio – Tut Tut
- Presentation Prep
- Discuss presentation ideas
- Presentation checklist
Homework
- Testing dates - Wednesday 1/20 & Thursday 1/21
- Presentation start Wednesday 1/20 & Thursday 1/21 and continue Friday and Monday.
January 11, 2010
Lesson 34
Bell Ringer
- Explain the process of mummification.
Unit Essential Question
- How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?
Essential Questions
- What are the major contributions of the ancient Egyptians?
- What is the lasting impact that Egyptian knowledge and learning have on people today?
Process
- Vocabulary
- Afterlife
- a life after death
- Mummy
- dead body preserved in lifelike condition
- Hieroglyphics
- pictures and other written symbols that stand for ideas, things, or sounds
- Papyrus
- early form of paper made from reed plants found near the Nile river
- Afterlife
- Hierolglyphics
- Lesson on Hieroglyphics
- Be patient this page may take a few seconds to loa
- Send Mr. West and e-Card
- west_t@dragon.k12.pa.us
- Lesson on Hieroglyphics
- Mathematics
- Egyptian Math
- Write the number 2010
- Write any number you like
- Egyptian Math
- Rosetta Stone
January 7, 2010
Lesson 33
Bell Ringer
- What was life like in Ancient Egypt?
Unit Essential Question
- How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?
Essential Question
- What are the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians?
Process
- Mummy
- You Would not Want to be an Egyptian Mummy
- When you roll over the pictures they make you laugh
- Mummy Time
- You Would not Want to be an Egyptian Mummy
Extension
Homework
- Write an answer sandwich describing the process of making a mummey in ancient Egypt.
January 5, 2010
Lesson 32
Bell Ringer
- What do you know about the Nile River?
- What is a delta?
Unit Essential Question
- How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?
Essential Questions
- Identify the jobs of ancient Egyptians.
- How is the social structure of ancient Egyptian civilization organized?
- Explain the daily life of individuals in each hierarchy.
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What are the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians?
Process
- Social Pyramid
- Be sure to click on each social class and take notes on each on
- Daily Life
- Food
- Select “A to Z”
- Click “F”
- Select “Food”
- Food and Clothing
- Daily Life
- Food
- Religion
Homework
- Make a Social Pyramid of Ancient Egypt
- Be as creative as you like
- Use colors , draw pictures, anything
January 4, 2010
Lesson 31
Bell Ringer
- What is a cataract?
- What is the difference between the red lands and the black lands of Egypt?
Process
- Share holiday stories
- Ancient Egypt video
Extension
