Judaism Menu/Middle East map test

On the horizon:

Menu projects will be introduced today and tomorrow. You have next week to work on this in class. Due date is JANUARY 31st

Middle East map test will be Thursday JANUARY 30th. You are responsible for all the countries. If you do poorly, you may submit a retake form and try again. Use lizardpoint.com to study. 

Menu:

EXPLORING JUDAISM

Directions:  Using the learning targets and provided list of assessment choices, demonstrate an understanding of:

1. The story of how the first monotheistic religion, Judaism, began and grew  
2. The religious text, holy city, places of worship, symbols, founders, followers and rules to live by
3. The role that David, Moses and Abraham played

Menu Choice	Description
Comic Strip	Create a comic strip that includes each of the Judaism Learning Targets.
Front page of newspaper	Create a newspaper page that teaches readers about Judaism. Include the following: 1.  Title of your Newspaper 2.  A Leading headline and story concerning Judaism. 3.  A second story about a different key concept of Judaism. 4.   Create an Advertisement about Judaism and sell it! 5.  Include a captivating or unique fact about Judaism. Be sure to include brief summaries that demonstrate your knowledge of the Learning Targets.
Song or Rap	Write and perform a song or rap that explains the Judaism Learning Targets.
Interview	Interview David, Moses, or Abraham about the creation of Judaism and explain the learning targets through your questions and answers. Type your interview up in Question/Answer format.
Video (film, documentary, music video, movie trailer)	Create some form of a Video that demonstrates the Judaism Learning Targets.

Rubric

Name: Period:

Task
Describes Judaism: Origins Significance	__________/5 __________/5
Explains the significance of:                 Abraham Moses David ...in the development of the Jewish religion.	__________/5 __________/5 __________/5
Presentation follows MENU Choice description details.	__________/40
Includes the following: Religious Text Holy City Places of Worship Symbols Founders Followers Rules To Live By	____________/5 ____________/5 ____________/5 ____________/5 ____________/5 ____________/5 ____________/5	Out of 100 Total Points _________/100

Project Requirements

For Monday you need to have the following for your project.

This is the rubric I will be grading you with.

The following need to be turned in as evidence that you completed each section of the rubric. 

1. A bibliography of all your sources used your project. Use Easy Bib or Citation Monster to format your sources.

2. proof of notes/note taking -if you turned in your purple note taking sheet, you already have this done. 

3. This worksheet filled out for 2 sources to prove you used valid/credible resources

4. project presentation

Monday!

LA
finish ch 7-8
notice: what has not been mentioned in The Giver?
Blog update: from the perspective of your character, react to The Ceremony of Twelve and Jonas' assignment. Make sure to stay true to the book and how the society is run and described. 
Analogies due next class period


SS (period 5)
Finish reading and taking notes in packet
Greece/Rome final assessment is Friday
Projects are due next Monday!

Tuessssday

LA

Analogies 

Today we are adding text evidence to support your comparisons and creating a final draft of your icebergs. 

Use the following format for each animal (four total)

Jonas is like a -animal- because he  -characteristic-.

In chapter 3, Jonas " insert text evidence here" (page number).

SS

Research nitty gritty

-choose topic

-rewrite essential question in your own words

-practice how to organize information into note cards

note taking worksheet due next class

final map test tomorrow!

Project due: December 16

Short Week/What's Happenin'

This is everything you will need for the week. On Thursday and Friday there will be a sub in for me. Click the links to be directed to each file.

Tuesday

LA
Start The Giver
Edmodo small groups and postings
>How does conformity shape a society?
Ongoing: Create a Utopia group assignment

SS
Learning Targets for Greece/Rome
Ongoing: Research Project
Map Quiz tomorrow!

Wednesday

LA
Warm Up
Read ch 2 & 3
Start Celebrations chart and Rules chart
Ongoing: Create a Utopia group assignment


SS
Map Quiz
Learning Targets for Greece/Rome
Ongoing: Research Project


Thursday

LA

Warm Up
Read ch 2 & 3
Start Celebrations chart and Rules chart
Ongoing: Create a Utopia group assignment

SS

Learning Targets for Greece/Rome
Ongoing: Research Project

Friday

LA

Read Marriage or Else (open in Notability)
>Answer Quiz questions and choose one In-Depth Question
Finish Comic Strip Short Stories

Ongoing: Create a Utopia group assignment


SS

Learning Targets for Greece/Rome
Ongoing: Research Project

Research Day Two

Research (day one)

Student goals:

• Learn about Ancient Greece and Rome
• activate prior knowledge
• pursue an area of personal interest
• Choose a presentation style that matches your interest and skills
• Conduct research responsibly

Student tasks:

• Select a topic from the Student Choice Menu or construct a question of your own
• Use trusted sources of information
• Sources linked to CEMS LLC website
• Encyclopedia and Databases
• Social Studies
• Complete a Website Evaluation Questionnaire for outside sources
• Take organized and effective notes
• Provide a citation for each source used
• Look for citations in recommended sources
• Use citation maker

Ancient Greece/Rome Project and Rubric

What you will be doing:

Greece/Rome Independent Research Project

1. Students choose a project from the menu or propose a self-selected topic

2. Complete initial research steps with Mr. Werner & Mrs. Kozaka

3. Choose a product from the Product Choices Chart

4. Finish research with product and audience in mind

5. Complete product and present

Your choices:

Warning: Student Choice is the hardest and most time consuming option

Grading Rubric:

Research Standard	Level 4 Descriptor	Score
Defining the task	I defined the research task: -I developed an essential question to answer. -I identified the needed information and made a research plan. -I was able to narrow or expand my topic based on preliminary searching. Performance Indicators:
Locate and Access Information	I was able to access and gather information efficiently and effectively: -I evaluated technology resources and for strengths and weaknesses -I located resources using basic and advanced search strategies (i.e. author, title, keyword, subject; Boolean operators or limiters, copyright year, material type). -I used a system for organizing information and recording citation information
Use the Information	I evaluated my resources: -I was able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information recognizing inconsistencies or false claims, prejudice, deception, or manipulation.   -I evaluated reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias.
Synthesize the Information (The Product)	I organized new information from multiple sources to create a product that communicates the findings my research. Performance Indicator: -I determined whether the information from multiple sources fits together. -I drew conclusions based upon information gathered. -I have combined prior knowledge (or information from class) with information learned through research to show my new understanding. -I have chosen the product that best fits my topic.

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