Friday, December 17, 2010

Ancient Greece Project - Due 1/10

Assignment: You are to pick one of the following four options to produce a project detailing some aspect of life in Ancient Greece. All projects will be graded on content and presentation.

Content: Must be accurate and display both knowledge and understanding of your topic. You must be able to answer questions from your classmates and teacher.

Presentation: This includes both the appearance of your project and the time you spend in front of the class discussing your topic.

Project Options:

1) Daily Life Presentation – You are to write a brief story from the perspective of a citizen of ancient Greece. You will include information on occupation, religion, food, culture, and any other relevant topic you choose. For your presentation, you will dress in Greek clothing and discuss the topic as an Ancient Greek in our classroom.

2) Architecture Photo Essay – You will take pictures of Greek-influenced architecture around Charleston. Choose three to five of your best pictures and write a brief paragraph describing how this piece of architecture is influenced by ancient Greece. You will place these pictures and paragraphs on a poster to display in the classroom.

3) Portrait of a City-State – You will research a particular city-state and create a poster to tell the class about the location. You should include a map of Greece with your city-state shown, at least 3 pictures on topic, and a brief written description of the significance of your city-state.

Other Notes:

Research: You can use your textbook, library books, and the internet if you like. If you are having trouble finding material, see me and I will be glad to help you.

What you have to have: Each project has a written portion, visual portion, and presentation portion. See the descriptions above for any questions about these.

Can I do more than one? It’s best for you if you only do one. If you begin one and want to change it to another (Portrait of a City-State to Daily Life Presentation), clear it with me first.

Do not wait until the last minute to complete this project. Start now. Be thinking about it when we are talking about Greece in class. Ask questions along the way. You are a creative class – Let it show! Be creative! Have fun!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

The merriest of Christmases to you all!

Try not to spend all of the holidays on this website.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  • 5th Grade - Who was Samuel Slater?
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project - Due 1/10/11
  • 7th Grade - Test Thursday
  • 8th Grade - No More!
  • Earth Science - No More!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

  • 5th Grade - Who was Samuel Slater?
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project - Due 1/10/11
  • 7th Grade - Test Thursday
  • 8th Grade - No More!
  • Earth Science - No More!


Monday, December 13, 2010

  • 5th Grade - None
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project
  • 7th Grade - Test Thursday
  • 8th Grade - Exam
  • Earth Science - Exam

Thursday, December 9, 2010

  • 7th Grade - Test Thursday - You have the study guide.
  • 8th Grade - Both my exams next Tuesday - You have the study guides!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

  • 5th Grade - Bring money for lunch on tomorrow's field trip!
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project
  • 7th Grade - None
  • 8th Grade - Exam
  • Earth Science - Exam


Tuesday, December 7, 2010

  • 5th Grade - None
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project
  • 7th Grade - Holocaust Paper
  • 8th Grade - "Letter from Birmingham Jail" - Just answer #5 in at least 3 complete sentences.
  • Earth Science - Exam

Monday, December 6, 2010

  • 5th Grade - None
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project
  • 7th Grade - Holocaust Paper
  • 8th Grade - Exam
  • Earth Science - "Volcanic Eruptions" Worksheet

Friday, December 3, 2010

  • 5th Grade - None
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project
  • 7th Grade - Holocaust Paper
  • 8th Grade - None
  • Earth Science - Start Reviewing for your Midterm

Thursday, December 2, 2010

  • 5th Grade - List 3 things Thomas Edison invented.
  • 6th Grade - Greece Project
  • 7th Grade - Who was Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
  • 8th Grade - Timeline Worksheet
  • Earth Science - Start Reviewing for your Midterm

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

  • 5th Grade - Who built the Transcontinental Railroad?
  • 6th Grade - No Homework - Study for Science Test
  • 7th Grade - How many people died in the Holocaust?
  • 8th Grade - Search Orangeburg Massacre
  • Earth Science - Mapping Lab - Due Thursday