Social Studies Syllabus- Week of December 14, 2009

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 14, 2009
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Please read the following information:
*On Wednesday, students will be introduced to a project that is due Tuesday, Jan. 12th. They will choose a Greek Cultural contribution and create an 8.5 x 11 poster writing a short paragraph explaining the contribution. Students will receive a handout on Wednesday.
* If students wish a differentiated project then your child should select a Greek connection to our present society, and create a larger poster explaining the connection. Students will receive information about this project on Wednesday, as well.
* I will provide time to work on the project and assistance this week in class. We will continue to work on the project when we return form Winter Break. Unfortunately, we will have limited computer time after the holidays therefore if you do not have a working computer, research and typing will have to be done at the public library, before school, after school, or during lunch.

Monday, December 14 – Shorter Periods in A.M. due to Field Trip
Discuss evidence of Greek culture in our present society (Connections)
Begin movie: Ancient Greece and list connections
Homework: None

Tuesday, December 15–
Introduce Ch. 11 – Cultural Connections
Continue movie and list connections
Homework: Read pp. 179-183 and complete top part of Cultural Contributions
sheet # 1-10

Wednesday, December 16–
Review homework
Finish movie
Introduce project
Homework: Decide on project choice either connection or contribution

Thursday, December 17
Media Center – Computers begin researching contribution / connections project
Homework: None

Friday, December 18–
Work on Project- Relax. We will continue the project when we return on Monday, January 4, 2010.
Homework: None. Happy Holidays and enjoy your winter break!