Lesson 70

Bell Ringer What does a “lanista” do? What is a “ludus” or a “ludi”? Unit Essential Question Why is Rome such an important ancient civilization? Lesson Essential Question How were the family and society organized? Process Discover what it was like to be a gladiator in Ancient Rome. You Would Not Want to be a [...]

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Lesson 69

Bell Ringer What is a hypocaust? Explain a day at the Roman Bath’s for a man. Unit Essential Question Why is Rome such an important ancient civilization? Lesson Essential Question How were the family and society organized? Process Discover what it was like to be a gladiator in Ancient Rome. You Would Not Want to [...]

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Lesson 63

Bell Ringer Who was Pericles? What 3 seas surround the peninsula of Greece? Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Process Review Game Greek PowerPoint Work in pairs and complete Project Checklist Greek Extensions Winged Sandals Sparta Museum Athens Museum Ancient Greece Hall of Fame Work on [...]

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Lesson 55

Bell Ringer What was the most challenging aspect of writing in three different stories? What did you enjoy about the Myth writing activity? Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Lesson Essential Question Explain the religious beliefs. How were their religious beliefs connected to Greek mythology? Process [...]

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Lesson 54

Bell Ringer Who are some of the Gods and Goddesses in Ancient Greece? Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Lesson Essential Question Explain the religious beliefs. How were their religious beliefs connected to Greek mythology? Process Review  Greek Mythological Creatures Gods and Goddesses Activity This fifteen-minute [...]

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Lesson 47

Bell Ringer What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization? How did these factors shape their culture and achievements? Process Take China Test Anyone not taking the test Work quietly on projects Prepare for the stock market game After the test Google Docs Create a document or spreadsheet that your team can share stock [...]

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Lesson 46

Bell Ringer What are some of the achievements of China? Do you use any achievements of China? Unit Essential Question What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization? How did these factors shape their culture and achievements? Process Review for China Test (20 minutes) Work in groups to answer all the questions on study [...]

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Lesson 4

Bell Ringer What 21st century tools can we use to collaborate effectively in Social Studies? Lesson Essential Question How do you use Google Earth to learn about longitude and latitude? Process Log into Gaggle Send an email to Mr. West In the To: line start typing west and my name will pop up Geography Write [...]

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Lesson 3

Bell Ringer How can you use Google Earth to effectively learn about geography? Lesson Essential Question What 21st century tools can we use to collaborate effectively in Social Studies? Process Introduce Google Docs Log in Username is the same Password is – dragon11 Learn how to navigate and share documents. Assignment Type a document that [...]

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Lesson 2

Bell Ringer Explain the process that happens on the Internet when you click a link and receive the information, what has to happen for you to get the information you want? Lesson Essential Question How can you use Google Earth to effectively learn about geography? Process Open Google Earth Learn how to use the layers [...]

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