FOR NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS. REFLECT AND RESPOND WITH YOUR PARTNERS:
Link: Not only do our myths and legends teach us important life lessons (themes), they help us focus on story elements and learn more about the Native American’s cultures. You will be working in partnerships reviewing different Incan legends. As you work together, please identify the following (students complete graphic organizer):
NAME OF MYTH-LEGEND:
STORY ELEMENTS: What is the theme-life lesson taught?
I know this because…
Who are the main characters?
List two important character traits for each main character and try to include evidence. For ex: This character is _____________ and I know this because ______________________
What is the big problem?
What main obstacles are in the way?
How is the problem-conflict finally resolved?
What is the “big event-major happening” that takes place?
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
What do you learn about the following by studying the myth-legend?
NAME OF MYTH-LEGEND:
STORY ELEMENTS: What is the theme-life lesson taught?
I know this because…
Who are the main characters?
List two important character traits for each main character and try to include evidence. For ex: This character is _____________ and I know this because ______________________
What is the big problem?
What main obstacles are in the way?
How is the problem-conflict finally resolved?
What is the “big event-major happening” that takes place?
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
What do you learn about the following by studying the myth-legend?
- Culture
- Religion
- Government
- Environment
- Natural resources and how they are used.
AZTECS WHO'S WHO?
TWO GREAT SITES FOR AZTECS AND MAYANS:
GREAT DEPRESSION WEBQUEST (PLEASE WORK ON THESE WITH BOOK CLUB PARTNERS:
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GREAT DEPRESSION QUESTIONNAIRE: ANSWER AS COMPLETELY AS POSSIBLE. THIS GOES WITH YOUR WEBQUEST.
1. What was the Great Depression? What caused it and what was the result?
2. When did it begin and end?
3. Explain the importance of the New Deal.
4. Explain the importance of the Social Security Act and how it is still relevant today.
5. What helped the US recover from the Great Depression?
6. Which US Presidents served during the Great Depression?
7. What do you think would have been the worst part of living through the Great Depression? Explain.
8. List two other facts you find most interesting about the Great Depression and explain why.
SAMPLE ARTICLE RESPONSE-SUMMARY:
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY FACED OFF IN THE THIRD AND FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE OF 2012 MONDAY NIGHT AT LYNN UNIVERSITY IN FLORIDA. (BY THE WAY, FLORIDA IS A “SWING STATE,” THE POLLS ARE TOO CLOSE TO CALL IN FLORIDA). THE FOCUS OF MONDAY NIGHT’S DEBATE WAS FOREIGN POLICY. THEY DEBATED WHAT TO DO ABOUT OUR TRADE WITH CHINA, NUCLEAR ARMS IN IRAN AND THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN ALONG WITH VIOLENCE IN THE MID EAST AND THE WAR ON TERROR.
I FOUND IT INTERESTING THAT THE TWO CANDIDATES BASICALLY AGREED ON SOME TOPICS EVEN THEY KEPT INTERRUPTING EACH OTHER. BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND GOERNOR ROMNEY AGREE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE WE PREVENT IRAN FROM BUILDING NUCLEAR ARMS AND THAT WE NEED TO BALANCE TRADE WITH CHINA AND CONTINUE TO BE TOUGH ON THE WAR ON TERROR. HOWEVER, THEY DISAGREE ON WHO IS BETTER ON LEADING THE COUNTRY. WHILE BOTH CANDIDATES SOUNDED STRONG AND SEEMED TO HAVE GOOD KNOWLEDGE ON FOREIGH POLICY (OBAMA AS THE INCUMBENT PRESIDENT WITH MORE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE, KNOWS MORE), I THINK _____________________WOULD MAKE A BETTER PRESIDENT BECAUSE ____________________________________.
I FOUND IT INTERESTING THAT THE TWO CANDIDATES BASICALLY AGREED ON SOME TOPICS EVEN THEY KEPT INTERRUPTING EACH OTHER. BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND GOERNOR ROMNEY AGREE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE WE PREVENT IRAN FROM BUILDING NUCLEAR ARMS AND THAT WE NEED TO BALANCE TRADE WITH CHINA AND CONTINUE TO BE TOUGH ON THE WAR ON TERROR. HOWEVER, THEY DISAGREE ON WHO IS BETTER ON LEADING THE COUNTRY. WHILE BOTH CANDIDATES SOUNDED STRONG AND SEEMED TO HAVE GOOD KNOWLEDGE ON FOREIGH POLICY (OBAMA AS THE INCUMBENT PRESIDENT WITH MORE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE, KNOWS MORE), I THINK _____________________WOULD MAKE A BETTER PRESIDENT BECAUSE ____________________________________.
ELECTION SCRAPBOOK:
Your assignment is to make a scrapbook of the 2012 Presidential campaigns and election. This scrapbook will be your souvenir of the United States President elected the year you were in 5th grade!
Each scrapbook will look different. Your scrapbook can be made with construction paper, loose-leaf paper, a binder, a notebook, or a scrapbook. Inside your scrapbook, you will glue clippings and pictures from the campaign and election. Try to date your materials and add captions. Be creative! J You may get help from an adult, but try to do as much as you can on your own. Start collecting articles and materials now! DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!! You can get articles and pictures from magazines, newspapers and the internet. We will be working together on this in class as well.
Here’s what needs to be included:
§ 3 articles about each Presidential candidate with your response to each article.
§ 1 article about each Vice-Presidential candidate with your response to each article.
§ 2 articles each about any other story that relates to the presidential election or candidates—YOU WILL HAND ONE OF THESE IN ON THIS THURSDAY,OCTOBER 25
§ An information sheet about both candidates and where they stand on the following issues: education, health care, taxes, economy &jobs, defense. Next to each issue, tell which candidate you agree with and why.
§ A good persuasive 2-3 paragraphs telling which candidate you would choose and why.
§ The last entry in your scrapbook needs to be something showing the election results and your response.
§ Be sure to include any photos, stories, headlines or campaign stickers you find interesting. HAVE AT LEAST THREE PHOTOS WITH YOUR OWN CAPTIONS!!!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. Your scrapbook will be due no later than Tuesday, November 13. I want you to have fun with this project! You will be graded on neatness, overall appearance and thoroughness.
Use the following resources to help you:
http://magazines.scholastic.com/election-2012
http://news.nick.com/
http://www.timeforkids.com/minisite/election-2012
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2012/
Each scrapbook will look different. Your scrapbook can be made with construction paper, loose-leaf paper, a binder, a notebook, or a scrapbook. Inside your scrapbook, you will glue clippings and pictures from the campaign and election. Try to date your materials and add captions. Be creative! J You may get help from an adult, but try to do as much as you can on your own. Start collecting articles and materials now! DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!! You can get articles and pictures from magazines, newspapers and the internet. We will be working together on this in class as well.
Here’s what needs to be included:
§ 3 articles about each Presidential candidate with your response to each article.
§ 1 article about each Vice-Presidential candidate with your response to each article.
§ 2 articles each about any other story that relates to the presidential election or candidates—YOU WILL HAND ONE OF THESE IN ON THIS THURSDAY,OCTOBER 25
§ An information sheet about both candidates and where they stand on the following issues: education, health care, taxes, economy &jobs, defense. Next to each issue, tell which candidate you agree with and why.
§ A good persuasive 2-3 paragraphs telling which candidate you would choose and why.
§ The last entry in your scrapbook needs to be something showing the election results and your response.
§ Be sure to include any photos, stories, headlines or campaign stickers you find interesting. HAVE AT LEAST THREE PHOTOS WITH YOUR OWN CAPTIONS!!!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. Your scrapbook will be due no later than Tuesday, November 13. I want you to have fun with this project! You will be graded on neatness, overall appearance and thoroughness.
Use the following resources to help you:
http://magazines.scholastic.com/election-2012
http://news.nick.com/
http://www.timeforkids.com/minisite/election-2012
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2012/
WONDEROPOLIS RESPONSE FORM:
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LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE REVIEW:
LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE GAMES: http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/latitude-longitude-map-game.php
FIVE THEMS OF GEOGRAPHY REVIEW:
http://nipchip.edu.glogster.com/five-themes-of-geography-template
http://geography.mrdonn.org/5themes-definitions.html
geography games:
http://www.quia.com/pop/4680.html
Or: http://www.quia.com/jq/15748.html
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SCIENCE NEWS FOR KIDS FORM:
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CURRENT EVENTS FORM:
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SOCIAL STUDIES:
Students will be learning and researching about many wonderful and exciting topics across the year. Some of those topics include The Five Themes of Geography, Explorers of the New World, Latin America, the Ancient Native American Tribes, Canada, Immigration-past and present, Westward Expansion, and much, much more. Since this is an election year, we will do a special unit on electing our president and review the entire electoral process. Many of these topics will be taught in cooperative group setting, where students can work together in order to create a presentation that utilizes research, writing and technology. We will also stay up to date on all current events and important issues in the news that impact us locally, nationally and globally. Many of these projects will be assigned in Renzulli, where I will attach websites and various resources for the students to use through their research. I will also post projects along with their rubrics on our class website so as to inform you of what your child is responsible for learning that particular month. We will utilize the IIM method and other research-critical thinking skills.
SCIENCE:
The fifth grade science units include variables, landforms, food and nutrition & environments. For more information about our science program, please visit Foss Web NYC. We will also stay up to date with timely science issues by reading Science News for Kids.