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Annie Christensen
July 29, 2016
EDU 214
Position Paper
Thank you,
Annie Christensen
Reference:
Zheng, Binbin; Warschauer, Mark; Lin, Chin-His; Chang, Chi. Learning in One-toOne Laptop Environments: A Meta-Analysis and Research Synthesis, Review of
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Annie Christensen
July 29, 2016
EDU 214
Identification of Standards
Performance Indicators
The Nevada performance indicators explain the testing process of how these
standards are assessed. How the scores determine how the students are
learning the standards and also where it could use improvements.
H1. [6-8] 19. Locate ancient, classical and regional civilizations and describe
and political systems
H1. [6-8] 18. Describe the achievements of ancient and classical civilizations.
Annie Christensen
July 29, 2016
EDU 214
Lesson Plan
H1. [6-8] 19. Locate ancient, classical and regional civilizations and
describe and political systems
H1. [6-8] 18. Describe the achievements of ancient and classical
civilizations.
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system and state one fact about each. Include the same symbols used in the model
in the document. Students will have hands on approach of visually explaining the
caste system and also use research skills to obtain the information needed.
Materials needed:
Suggested group size: Pair students in groups of two. One student will do part
one and the other will do part two. The two students must work together on the
overall content of the project.
Procedures: Split students into groups of 2 and assign each of the students in that
group either part 1 or part 2.
Part 1: Direct student to use the draw tools in any software program they
choose (such as power point or word).
1. Draw a large triangle and section it horizontal into seven parts
2. In each of the seven parts use a different shape and put each shape
in one of the sections
3. Make a key with the shapes used and write the name the shape
represents
4. Put your name, your partners name and the date in a small area of
the same document.
5. Save as a pdf and insert in your partners word document.
Assessment: Discuss with the class the facts they found for each system. A rubric
could also be used to grade the assignment as well.
Ask students what was the most interesting fact they learned and why?
What was hardest/easiest part in drawing the pyramid?
Do we live in a caste system today?
If so, where do you feel you and your parents would belong on the pyramid?
Why?
If you lived in Ancient Egypt, where would you like to be? Where would you
not want to be?
Annie Christensen
July 29, 2016
EDU 214
Student Sample
Part 2:
Pharaoh: a ruler in Ancient Egypt
Fun Fact: King Tut was the youngest pharaoh. He was 9 years old.
Priests/Nobles: The priests role was to care for the needs of the god/goddess
Fun Fact: They did NOT try to educate the people on the religion or look
after their morals.
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Soldiers: Men and boys that would fight for the pharaoh
Fun Fact: During long periods of peace, soldiers also supervised the
peasants, farmers, and slaves who were involved in building such
structures as pyramids and palaces.
Scribes: people in ancient Egypt (usually men) who learned to read and write.
Fun Facts: There special talents elevated their social status just above
the lowest level of peasants.
Fun Facts: They also grew flax which was made into linen.
Fun Facts: Slaves built the great pyramids and temples that this
ancient civilization is best known for.