Ancient Greece on Parade
Essential Question: ● What were some of the major cultural accomplishments of ancient Greece and how have they left a lasting legacy in our world today? Objectives: ● Students will research events or people that contributed to the Ancient Greek civilization. When research is complete, students will develop a project to inform and display information. ● Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize information. ● Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ● Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science. ● Students will meet common core expectations for History, Language Arts, Speaking. Writing. Topic Choices: ● Mythology/Religion ● Olympics ● Science/Mathematics ● Theatre ● Architecture Product Choices ● Research paper (2­4 pgs) ● Poster (full size with text cards) ● Powerpoint (at least 10 slides) ● Book (covers, 2­4 pgs) ● Instagram thread (paper strip­ 5 posts) Requirements: ● 3 reliable websites used and documented in a biliography using easybib.com ● 4­5 minute oral presentation­ ​
Demonstrate command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Present research, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. ● Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. ● Demonstrate creativity and innovation. ● Demonstrate use of topic specific vocabulary. ● Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect Checklist: ❏ Decide a topic. ________________________________________ ❏ Decide a presentation format. _______________________________ ❏ Have Mrs. F. initial your choice. ❏ Begin research. Use research table provided. (2 days) ❏ Organize your information. (½ block) ❏ Bring materials to class if needed. ❏ Create project. (2 days) ❏ Create bibliography of sources using easybib.com. Add to project. (1 day) ❏ Practice presentation and present! (2 days) Rubric: Requirement Advanced 4 Proficient 3 Developing 2 Below Grade level 1 3 reliable websites used and documented in a biliography using easybib.com Introduced a topic; organized ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect. 4­5 minute oral presentation­ Demonstrate command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. Demonstrate use of topic specific vocabulary. Student was observed using class time wisely each day they were in attendance. Research Chart: Website Notes