Solar System & Mythology
Myth 1: The Seasons
Winged sandals video
Everyone will cover Demeter and Persephone
Link of two different copies of the myth:
http://blogs.sch.gr/5dimagr/files/2013/03/persefoni.pdf
Or
http://mythologyteacher.com/documents/HADESANDPERSEPHONE.pdf
Video story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnxdvWF8Mp4
Myth #2: Pick another from this resource:
Resource
Window to the Universe
https://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/mythology.html
Easiest tab to use: Culture
On the left panel there will be a list under the word Mythology
Choose another myth from the categories
Sun
Earth
Moon
Solar System
Sky and Stars
Once you have chosen a category, you will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see cultures and myths.
You must create a poster (drawings & summaries), a slideshow, or a podcast for one of your myths.
You will be turning in:
Myth #1 Summaries (Myth & Science explanations)
Myth # 2 Summaries (Myth and Science)
Product of one myth: presentation, poster, or podcast
Due Date: Monday, November 20
Presented: Tuesday, November 21
Design your own City-State Project: Projecting creative ideas onto real locations
Due Saturday October 29th or Monday October 31st
Poster or Electronic Document: Hard Copy Posters worth up to +15 Bonus if of Display Quality
Note that student entries for the PTSA reflections contest are due November 4th
Myth 1: The Seasons
Winged sandals video
Everyone will cover Demeter and Persephone
Link of two different copies of the myth:
http://blogs.sch.gr/5dimagr/files/2013/03/persefoni.pdf
Or
http://mythologyteacher.com/documents/HADESANDPERSEPHONE.pdf
Video story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnxdvWF8Mp4
- Summarize the Greek explanation for seasons. (minimum 1 paragraph 5-6 sentences)
- Summarize the actual science for the seasons: tilt on axis explanation (minimum 1 paragraph 5-6 sentences)
Myth #2: Pick another from this resource:
Resource
Window to the Universe
https://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/mythology.html
Easiest tab to use: Culture
On the left panel there will be a list under the word Mythology
Choose another myth from the categories
Sun
Earth
Moon
Solar System
Sky and Stars
Once you have chosen a category, you will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see cultures and myths.
- Summarize the myth. (minimum 1 paragraph 5-6 sentences)
- Research and summarize the actual science related to the myth. (minimum 1 paragraph 5-6 sentences)
You must create a poster (drawings & summaries), a slideshow, or a podcast for one of your myths.
You will be turning in:
Myth #1 Summaries (Myth & Science explanations)
Myth # 2 Summaries (Myth and Science)
Product of one myth: presentation, poster, or podcast
Due Date: Monday, November 20
Presented: Tuesday, November 21
Design your own City-State Project: Projecting creative ideas onto real locations
Due Saturday October 29th or Monday October 31st
Poster or Electronic Document: Hard Copy Posters worth up to +15 Bonus if of Display Quality
- City State must be based on a specific island or port city on or near the Mediterranean Sea
- Must include a hand designed map giving exact location (latitude and longitude coordinates)
- Minimum of one paragraph on the history of your location- especially in Ancient times
- New name and 4 new laws
- Explain the natural resources available and explain which goods are scarce
- Describe a real or invented internal conflict that divides your region
- Describe your leader and how they were selected
- 20th century history of your region
- Real or created conflicts, wars, or rivalries from your city state’s history
- Design a flag and explain the colors and symbols
- Write a new national Anthem or cultural dance
- Fully explain a real or invented holiday or cultural celebration
- Design and explain a menu or the food infrastructure and customs of your region
- What product do your people specialize in making
- Explain 4 buildings- real or invented present in your city state
- Additional ideas available with parent or teacher approval
Note that student entries for the PTSA reflections contest are due November 4th
Movie Review 1 OR Interview 1
both due by October 27th
Movie Review Rubric
A Movie review is due each quarter and should directly relate to an era of history or culture taught in the quarter. One exception, or wild card, is allowed per year. All movies must relate to Social Studies and should be parent selected and approved. Movie trailers (Rated Approved for all audiences) will be used at times in class, but may feature PG-13 or R-rated films. These films are not suggested, however a lesson that features a clip or trailers may be used to give visual context to a time period. There are dozens of appropriate movies that correspond with each unit.
The movie review should consist of 4-8 well developed paragraphs and should be completely in the student's own words. When quotes from other texts or sources are used, they should be separated clearly by either quotation marks or different font and spacing.
Choose your paragraphs from the topic below. Treat each text as a distinct question to be answered completely with specific examples and evidence.
· One Paragraph summary of the movie, at most.
· How does the movie fit with the time period and what where studying? Ex. How accurate were the special effects?
· What was the best scene in the movie and what made it good?
· What do movie critics and reviewers say about the movie and do you agree with them?
· How closely does the movie follow the real history, and which parts are made up?
· Evaluate the performances of a few of the main characters- How well did the actors portray their roles?
· Is the movie a good teaching tool for middle school students?
· To whom would this movie most appeal?
· What movies, books, or stories are similar to this movie, and what characteristics do they share?
· Was this an enjoyable assignment? How/Why did you pick your movie?
Use your own words, and if you use ideas or quotes from any source make sure you give the source credit in the text.
Interview Rubric
A page or a half of questions and answers, with the goal of uncovering the most unforgettable moments and most amazing stories in the person's life. Older Adults and/or Veterans are suggested for the Quarter 1 interview.
both due by October 27th
Movie Review Rubric
A Movie review is due each quarter and should directly relate to an era of history or culture taught in the quarter. One exception, or wild card, is allowed per year. All movies must relate to Social Studies and should be parent selected and approved. Movie trailers (Rated Approved for all audiences) will be used at times in class, but may feature PG-13 or R-rated films. These films are not suggested, however a lesson that features a clip or trailers may be used to give visual context to a time period. There are dozens of appropriate movies that correspond with each unit.
The movie review should consist of 4-8 well developed paragraphs and should be completely in the student's own words. When quotes from other texts or sources are used, they should be separated clearly by either quotation marks or different font and spacing.
Choose your paragraphs from the topic below. Treat each text as a distinct question to be answered completely with specific examples and evidence.
· One Paragraph summary of the movie, at most.
· How does the movie fit with the time period and what where studying? Ex. How accurate were the special effects?
· What was the best scene in the movie and what made it good?
· What do movie critics and reviewers say about the movie and do you agree with them?
· How closely does the movie follow the real history, and which parts are made up?
· Evaluate the performances of a few of the main characters- How well did the actors portray their roles?
· Is the movie a good teaching tool for middle school students?
· To whom would this movie most appeal?
· What movies, books, or stories are similar to this movie, and what characteristics do they share?
· Was this an enjoyable assignment? How/Why did you pick your movie?
Use your own words, and if you use ideas or quotes from any source make sure you give the source credit in the text.
Interview Rubric
A page or a half of questions and answers, with the goal of uncovering the most unforgettable moments and most amazing stories in the person's life. Older Adults and/or Veterans are suggested for the Quarter 1 interview.