SEARCH LESSON PLANS 2011-2012

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Week One: Multiple IntelligencesSeptember 8,9,12,13,14

Expectations Procedures Logistics Brief overview of plans for the

year to include Ancient Greek Studies as well as a short unit over Aeronautics in the spring semester

Students will learn about Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. They will be self-assessing their own intelligences and will be graphing their Intelligences in strengths in each area

After Graphing, students will be creating a mosaic art piece with construction paper to represent their individual assessment of their intelligences

Week Two: Continue Multiple Intelligences Mosaic

Begin Introduction into Ancient Greece Studies September

Interpersonal (PEOPLE) Logical/

Mathematic (MATH)

Visual/Spatial (ART)

Linguistic (LANGUAGE)

Musical (MUSIC)

Intrapersonal (SELF)

Bodily/ Kinesthetic (BODY)

Naturalist (NATURE)

Graphing and Mosaic Mis September 15,16,19,20,21

Self-Assess MIs based on how you believe each statement fits you

Each graph must have at least one ½ inch ½ inch square to represent that intelligence

When done graphing the original seven statements, re-assess the graph making certain that the top one or two go all the way to the top of the page. Make certain the middle ones are in the middle and leave the lower ones as is.

Add colors as needed making certain to keep your ratios the same in order for the art work to represent your self-assessment of your Multiple Intelligences

Week Three: Begin Introduction into Ancient Greece Studies September 22, 23,26,27,28

Geography and History with cartography and creating a time line

Assembly (Government) along with debates over controversial issues like women’s rights and slavery

Techikos Technology from the

Ancient Greeks including earth sciences, forces, motion, energy, physical science, and lab experiences

Acropolis Greek Architecture,

Art, Forms of Government, Temple Building

TheaterStudents study Greek theater, write their own original scripts, create costumes and props, perform

SymposiumStudents research Greek “celebreties” in philosophy, politics, literature, science, military and give oral presentations as the celebrity they researched

OlympicsHistory, competition, math and measurement

FestivalSing, dance, cook, illustrate, compose, construct projects and hold awards ceremony

Week 3: Why Study Ancient Greece? Choose Greek

Names Read and Discuss

“Why Study Ancient Greece?”

Assign Polis Groups: Athens Argos Corinth Megara Sparta

Assign Leadership: Archon Strategos Scribe Cartographer Accountant

****Review Chiton (Greek Clothing) info: Due date will be Oct 6th

Begin answering Questions : Why Study Ancient Greece?

10 points for completions (12 for first to finish)

September 29,30,October 3,4,5

Week 4: POLIS PROFILE September 29, 30, October 3, 4, 5 Students will finish their

questions over “Why Study Ancient Greece? If they have not already done so

Student s will read their individual Polis Profiles and answer questions individually Argon Athens Corinth Megara Sparta

Students will begin planning their 3-5 minute presentation over their teams Polis Profile

Review Presentation Rubric

Organize Polis Notebooks

Organize Individual Folders and take home last years assignments

Week 5: Work on Polis Profile Presentation October 6, 7, 10, 11, out sick on September 12 (makeup date is October 18th)

Organize notebooks Complete Polis

Paperwork for all assignments up to this point!!!!!! (This will include individual work) Why Study Ancient Greece

(10 Points) (12 for first to have all correct)

Polis Profile (10 points)

Draw Fate Cards and record in Polis Records

Student will create, develop and rehearse scripts for the Polis Profile Presentation

Review Presentation Rubric

Wk6: Begin Working on Respect Diversity Project Oct 13,14,17,24,26

Yamodo! Common Core Preparation Activity based on the game: students get nonsense words which they make up definitions and depictions in short time periods, pass clockwise and add to their neighbor’s definition and depiction with the intent of making a “clearer picture” with added details and depictions:

Wamotatosis * Herdadored

Respect Diversity Project: Students will brainstorm and discuss what diversity means to them after visiting the Respect Diversity Web page http://www.respectdiversity.org/about_us.html

Students come up with Collaborative Story Board Ideas for Respect Diversity Exhibit

Week 7/8 Plans: October 27- November 10th WAKER UPPERS Discuss Recycled Light Bulb Project Discuss “Diversity Tree” Project and Greek

ornament Get Polis Profile Presentations finished and

ready to record Work on Record Keeping for Polis ********* Classes are at various entry

points due to missed classes. The goal is to have the majority starting on ornaments and to have all recordings completed by

Weeks 9 & 10 November 14 thru 22 Would You Rather???? Core Curriculum

Preparation: Persuasive Writing & Processing observations, connections, helpfulness

Don’t forget to draw FATE CARDS POLIS PROFILE PRESENTATIONS: Must at least be

recorded and hopefully viewed Greeks and Oracles/ 12 Major Gods and The

Oracles must be read and all questions answered. ( Worth 10 pts each) Please record properly in Polis Folder

PAINT LIGHT BULBS!!!!!!!!! Play Greek Trivia Game if Time allows

After Thanksgiving Break Week 11/12: November 28,29,30 December 1,2

ACADEMY Day One

1. Welcome to the Academy 2. Implementation of Gender

Differences 3. Choose New Leaders (boys only) Form Expert Groups 4. Read Education in Ancient Greece

Work on Ornaments if Time allows