YET means I'MPOSSIBLE

If you believe that anything can be done, the word "Impossible" quickly turns to "I'm Possible." What things are you not capable of yet? Don't be afraid to share - there are many things I wish I could do, or even just be better at. The powerful word YET reassures us that no matter the task, goal or challenge, if we try our hardest and believe it can be done, it will be done. Share your thoughts here.

#I'MPOSSIBLE.

#63Forever Bumper Sticker to be part of Q2 Rally

The more you get, the better your chances of winning. I'm talking about Red (or blue) tickets for our quarterly rallies. Figuring we could use a little "spice-up" for this quarter's celebration, I have designed, ordered and received (although they remain in an undisclosed location) NEW #63Forever BUMPER STICKERS. 

Finish this quarter strong, earn more tickets, and you may very well be one of the few taking home your own Bumper Sticker. 

#63Forever

Learn Free - Ancient Egypt

As we approach Egypt's end, after exploring many, many topics, the surface has still only been scratched. Today is one of your rare opportunities to completely explore on your own. Find what interests, or maybe even relates to you. When we are personally invested in our learning, it becomes even more valuable. Some suggestions/ideas will be provided; however, if you wish to learn something else, feel free.

Add your newly-gained knowledge (period 2 period 4 period 5 period 9) for everyone in class to see. You are expected to contribute twice.




Links:
Various Topics (44 topics to be exact)
PBS interactive trip to Giza
British Museum
Mummy Maker
Mummifying Food
Festival Slideshow of Opet
Tomb Adventure

The Curse of King Tut

Life of the Boy King video
The King's Curse video
Curse of King Tut's tomb facts
Websites: UnMuseum Smithsonian Journeys
New evidence of death and the mummy burning article
Discovery Channel video string

Was the Curse Real? Share your thought's here.

Check Quiz: ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt Quiz

Ancient Egypt Mini-book Cycles

Today you will be embarking on a small group cycle activity where each group will be given a mini-book about various Ancient Egyptian topics. 

Within your group, the member with the earliest birthday in the year will make a copy of this document and share it with the other group members. 

The documentation of your knowledge is very important. Work together to learn. 

Solo Mission 2: Egyptian Culture

Gods, Afterlife, Mummification, Family, Marriage, Children, Style. Add those things up and you get a very interesting and fun Solo Mission. Good luck to all.

Click here for Mission Notes.

The Pyramids of Egypt: Should they have been built?

Eternity. Built to last forever, the Egyptian Pyramids have left a permanent mark on the surface of earth. Large, elaborate, remarkable - no doubt some of the most intriguing man-made structures, the Pyramids leave people jaw-dropped everyday they are seen or studied.

No matter how splendid, the Pyramids also cause debate. Was the price of construction worth the destruction they caused? Is the eternal quality of the Pyramids worth the shortened lives of those who built them?

As you embark on your independent study of the Pyramids, our focus question is this: should the pyramids have been built?

Grab your independent study guide here. You have multiple days to research and study this topic. There is no rush, no deadline - you may use the articles/videos provided as well as find your own.

Add yourself to this document and share your beliefs about the Pyramids.

Solo Mission #1: Ancient Egypt

Because you rocked the Mission

Solo Mission #1: Ancient Egypt. 

Today you only have each other to rely on. Your teacher is not on the mission. Success or failure depends solely on your ability to problem solve, work together and be a team. 

Categories: cooperation, efficiency, volume, participation and time. Each category is worth 10 points (Time is different, explained in class). A perfect Mission would receive 44 points. 

Today's Solo Mission is a History League event - can you outdo the other classes? Can you come together as a class to master the topics of ancient Egypt within the Mission? 10, 9, 8, 7 ... time is ticking. Hope you're ready. 

Access Mission notes here.

Comparing Social Classes in Egypt

The Nobleman and the Farmer

All civilizations have different social classes - some have wider gaps between rich and poor than others, but all have classes. Ancient Mesopotamia is the first time and place we see society broken into classes of people (most often based on wealth). Egypt is no different.

Your task today is to cooperatively (working together) compare and contrast the social classes of FARMER and NOBLEMAN in ancient Egypt. Here's the catch - you and your partner may not verbally communicate. You may not even sit near each other. All communication must be done on your chromebooks. Click each of the classes above to get the info doc.

Access your comparison chart here - one of you must make a copy and share with your partner. This needs to be put in your SS folder. 

Good luck.

Egypt location assignment

Egypt Location Assignment

Your assignment today is to demonstrate mastery of the location and geography of ancient Egypt. To do this, you must access several different resources. Linked below, this assignment will provide you with direction, but also allow you to explore and discover information freely and on your own. 

Get your assignment here - make copy and save in SS folder.

Common Quiz and Location Challenge

"One stone makes us both Angry"

Today's post will, if I may use the eloquent phrase "to kill two birds with one stone," be used for two important tasks.

1 - Take and complete a quiz common to all sixth-grade social studies classes. This could be our way of proving mastery of unit 1. Click here for Common Quiz. Make copy, put in Unit 1 Folder.

2 - Attempt to accurately provide a description of Egypt's location by correctly filling in blanks with important adjectives. Click here for Fill-In challenge. Make copy, put in SS folder.