Social Studies:
Explore the history of the Marco Polo and Mongol empire, the lives of the people connected with it, and the effects on other people.
Explore the history of the Marco Polo and Mongol empire, the lives of the people connected with it, and the effects on other people.
For this activity, you will use the Macs to
research either Marco Polo or Genghis Khan. You will have the entire period to research, collect and
paraphrase information. The final
copy of your research will be due on Monday.
Launching point (notice Wiki is not listed):
http://www2.youseemore.com/cps/
Marco Polo
Map of Marco Polo’s travels: http://www.silk-road.com/maps/images/polomap.jpg
Information about Marco Polo’s travels as well as “Did You
Know?”: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0105/feature1/index.html
Marco Polo in China: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0106/feature2/index.html
Genghis Khan
From here, students can be routed to:
·
Introduction
·
Mongols in China
·
Mongols in Iran
·
Mongols and Islam
·
Art of the book
·
A new visual language
All images from the site: http://www.lacma.org/khan/captionscredits.htm
Assessment:
It is expected that
all students will write a minimum of one page (either hand written or typed - 12 font, double spaced). The key components to include are as follows:
Name, timeline,
personality, region, key points (at least 5; one point will be given for
each). Additional points may be
awarded to students that have outlined little known facts about either person.
Maximum points
earned = 10.
Thursday, May 9th
Reading:
Complete the "First Emperor" Reading and Vocabulary SkillBuilder worksheet. Due Friday.
Prepare for the "First Emperor" test Friday.
Make sure you review the questions discussed in class.
Wednesday, May 8th
Reading:
Complete the "First Emperor" Reading and Vocabulary SkillBuilder worksheet. Since so many students were out today, this will not be due until Friday.
Tuesday, May 7th
Social Studies
Study for the chapter 7 test. As you know, you can use your notes. Make sure they are great!
As I mentioned in class, this is not an easy test. You really need to know your stuff. Even if you have good notes, review them!
There are 10 M/C, 10 matching and 5 short response.
Monday, May 6th
Writing: (6A only)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being immortal?
Start with a T Chart and then move towards completing a 3 paragraph outline (introduction, main body and conclusion).
You may want to include:
1) your thoughts on immortality.
2) How your determination to live forever would affect your daily life.
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