Attention Parents!
Throughout my studies up to this point, I've learned the crucial importance of communicating the goals, objectives, and exercises from the classroom to the parents of my students. Without having knowledge of the daily activities of the class, parents cannot help prepare their students to succeed or monitor their performance when they are struggling. As a result, I will be sending weekly letters via this site to announce the schedule for the week, which will hopefully answer any and all questions you may have.
Focus: This week's subject is the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, the oldest and only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. I feel it imperative for students at this age to think outside the box and discover cultures and history far far from America. We will focus on how and why the pyramids were built, what lies inside the pyramids, and what these monuments mean to the world today.
Helpful Hints: Along the way, I will ask your students to complete various activities to supplement their learning in the classroom. The first task I ask of them is to print the KWL worksheet from the Organize page. If you want to follow along with their progress during the week, just ask to see this document.
Materials: As seen on the Show What You Know page, I will ask the students to solidify their knowledge by completing a few projects. These will necessitate materials to create a poster with drawings and possibly props. Suggested materials: Poster board, colored pencils, rulers, glue, tape, etc.
Sections that may need your help: While I feel all the tasks can be completed on their own, the build your own tomb project and write your own epitaph project may require some help. I'm asking them to be creative and think personally and deeply about themselves with these tasks. It will help them get on the right track if they can bounce ideas off of a parent figure.
Outside Opportunities:
1. Field Trip: Take your kid(s) to the local Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. This educational attraction contains exhibits with Ancient Egyptian art, antiquities, and artifacts that will offer them a first-hand look at what the great civilization left behind.
2. Reading Materials: Books are a great way for students to stay engaged outside of the classroom. Here are a few examples on the current subject that could pose as great educational gifts: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Standards: In accordance with the High School Georgia Performance Standards for World History, this learning adventure tests the following concepts and themes: Beliefs and ideals (8, USH, AG), Culture (6,7, WH, USH), Technological Innovation (8), and Time, Change, and Continuity (6, 7, WH)
Focus: This week's subject is the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, the oldest and only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. I feel it imperative for students at this age to think outside the box and discover cultures and history far far from America. We will focus on how and why the pyramids were built, what lies inside the pyramids, and what these monuments mean to the world today.
Helpful Hints: Along the way, I will ask your students to complete various activities to supplement their learning in the classroom. The first task I ask of them is to print the KWL worksheet from the Organize page. If you want to follow along with their progress during the week, just ask to see this document.
Materials: As seen on the Show What You Know page, I will ask the students to solidify their knowledge by completing a few projects. These will necessitate materials to create a poster with drawings and possibly props. Suggested materials: Poster board, colored pencils, rulers, glue, tape, etc.
Sections that may need your help: While I feel all the tasks can be completed on their own, the build your own tomb project and write your own epitaph project may require some help. I'm asking them to be creative and think personally and deeply about themselves with these tasks. It will help them get on the right track if they can bounce ideas off of a parent figure.
Outside Opportunities:
1. Field Trip: Take your kid(s) to the local Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. This educational attraction contains exhibits with Ancient Egyptian art, antiquities, and artifacts that will offer them a first-hand look at what the great civilization left behind.
2. Reading Materials: Books are a great way for students to stay engaged outside of the classroom. Here are a few examples on the current subject that could pose as great educational gifts: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Standards: In accordance with the High School Georgia Performance Standards for World History, this learning adventure tests the following concepts and themes: Beliefs and ideals (8, USH, AG), Culture (6,7, WH, USH), Technological Innovation (8), and Time, Change, and Continuity (6, 7, WH)