Egypt

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Egypt

• Now and Then

A PBL Unit by Jeanne, Liv and Mary Ann
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Unit Task

• Setting Press Conference
• Presentation A time traveling machine has
  brought guests from Ancient Egypt to discover the
  differences between their world and that of
  Modern Egypt. Students role play in groups of 4
  to engage in an interview question and answer
  dialogue. They will research 2 aspects of
  Egyptian life and create at least 2 questions
  and answers. Reporters in the audience take notes
  for a local magazine in a compare and contrast
  format.

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Essential Question
How are modern Egyptians different from Ancient
Egyptians?
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Resources and Events

• Non-print and print materials
• Internet sources
• Field Trips
• Guest Speakers
• Family Night

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Sample of Lessons

• Covering Your Topics
• Group Role Playing
• Interview Viewing http//www.classroomconnect.com/
  
• Model Note Taking
• Goal/ Reflective Journal
• Research Tool Ancient Egypt Webquest, Find
  information about Ancient Egypt
  http//www.powerup.com.au/ancient/

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Assessment Tools

• Group
• Rubric for Presentation and Written work
• Individual
• Rubric for Interview Note Taking
• Rubric for Goal/Reflection Log
• Survey for Project Reflection

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Thats All Folks!!!
Start reflecting, Keep to 5 minutes or less!!!!