Project Workday #3

Project Checklist
1. Finish Paragraph
2. Check with Mr. Hajek
3. Print
4.  Work on creative part of project

Today, students will be checking their paragraphs and printing.  Tomorrow will be the last day to work on the project in class.  Friday students will start learning about Ancient Egypt.  All students will need their completed project ready and in the classroom on Monday.

Project Workday #2

No new learning goals until Thursday

Paragraph tips

1.Do not use “I” or “we” in the introduction or body of the paragraph

2.The introduction sentence should state what you want to prove

3.The body should support the introduction

4.The closing should restate the give your opinion, “I”

5.Stick to the facts no fluff

Today, students will continue to work on their projects.  Most students were typing their paragraphs, so I provided a list of tips to make sure it is a quality research paragraph.  Tomorrow will be a day to start the creative part of their projects.

Project Workday #1

No new learning goals

Project plans - 
1. Students research their topic and answer their research questions
2. Students create a typed paragraph for their project
3. Students work on their creative part

Today, students will use the computers to research and type their paragraphs for their Mesopotamia project due on Oct. 5th. The next unit Egypt will begin on Thursday, Oct. 1st.  Below is the project choices and rubric.  

Final Project For Mesopotamia

No new learning goals

Today, students learned about the Mesopotamia final project and chose which project they will complete. The project will be due on Oct.5. There will be more information to follow.

Mesopotamia Test Day

All five learning goals are on the test:

• I can explain the role the different social classes played in the Mesopotamian civilization.
•  I can recognize the aspects of technology, written language, culture, and art as they relate to Mesopotamia.
•  I can explain the forms of government used in Mesopotamian society.
• I can interpret the impact religion had on daily life in Mesopotamia.
• I can analyze how the geography of the area shaped early development of the Mesopotamian civilization

The test will take the whole class period.  Students will receive an extra credit point for turning in their study guide.  

Last Review Day

Today, students worked with their classmates to complete a scavenger hunt. Some mods were able to participate in a review activity.  Students are filled with knowledge and ready to perform on the test.  All they need now is good night of sleep and a healthy breakfast.

Mesopotamia Test tomorrow

Mesopotamia Review Day and Kahoot

Learning Goals: I will be able to explain the aspects of technology, culture and art as they relate to Mesopotamia.

I will be able to explain the role of the different social classes played in Mesopotamian civilization. 

No QOD

Today, students put together their study packets with their assignments from the Mesopotamia unit.  Students will receive 27 points for a complete packet.  Next, students completed their assessment review handouts to prepare for the test.  Finally, students used a device to play a Kahoot review game (link to game below).

Mespotamia Kahoot

Reminders - Test and Assessment Review - Wednesday