Remember, J.R. Wilcox will have picture re-takes on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
A New Start in 23!
Welcome to room 23 at JR Wilcox! This site will be a fun and interactive tool for all students to use at home and school.
Many current events will be posted as well as weekly homework and projects.
Please feel free to browse the site and forward any ideas you may have to improve our home communication.
Once again, thanks for taking the time to log on and share our school year!
Best Regards,
Mr. Steele
Many current events will be posted as well as weekly homework and projects.
Please feel free to browse the site and forward any ideas you may have to improve our home communication.
Once again, thanks for taking the time to log on and share our school year!
Best Regards,
Mr. Steele
Grade 5's - Ancient Civilizations Project
Ancient Civilizations Project
Due: Monday, November 9, 2009
This project is broken down into several areas of research. Each group member must choose four areas to research individually for their civilization or tribe. The final project will be done with all group members and will consist of a poster board display of all the information gathered. You are limited to two pieces of poster board single sides. Information must be typed or neatly hand-written. Proper use of paragraphs, spelling, punctuation and grammar are expected.
1. Location: Describe where the group lived. Include a map drawn and outlined by you.
2. Environment: Explain the climate and the vegetation of the area in which your group lived.
3. Homes: Describe how the homes were made – winter and summer.
4. Transportation: Outline the various modes of transportation for the culture – note any changes which occurred and why.
5. Government: Describe the type of government and how a leader was chosen.
6. Food: Include the types of food, its availability, how it was cooked, cooking utensils, recipes.
7. Tools: Include how the tools were made, the resources used, and the ways in which each tool was used.
8. Family Structure: Describe the roles and responsibilities of men, women and children in the family. How were they different? Do you think the family structure was fair? Why or why not?
9. Culture: Include information on language, art, traditions, celebrations, and education.
10. Clothing: Include information on the groups’ fashions, decorations, materials used, styles, how they were made.
11. Religion: Outline the religious beliefs; describe the important gods and goddesses.
12. Recreation: Describe any games or activities played; include the rules and materials needed.
13. Warfare: Describe the most common methods of warfare used by your chosen society. Was it effective? Why or why not? Who were their enemies? Why were most wars fought?
14. Pictures / Drawings / Charts: include at least one of each in your project.
15. Contributions to Modern Day: Describe at least three aspects of the civilization that are still important in today’s society. (Example, art, drama, etc…)
Due: Monday, November 9, 2009
This project is broken down into several areas of research. Each group member must choose four areas to research individually for their civilization or tribe. The final project will be done with all group members and will consist of a poster board display of all the information gathered. You are limited to two pieces of poster board single sides. Information must be typed or neatly hand-written. Proper use of paragraphs, spelling, punctuation and grammar are expected.
1. Location: Describe where the group lived. Include a map drawn and outlined by you.
2. Environment: Explain the climate and the vegetation of the area in which your group lived.
3. Homes: Describe how the homes were made – winter and summer.
4. Transportation: Outline the various modes of transportation for the culture – note any changes which occurred and why.
5. Government: Describe the type of government and how a leader was chosen.
6. Food: Include the types of food, its availability, how it was cooked, cooking utensils, recipes.
7. Tools: Include how the tools were made, the resources used, and the ways in which each tool was used.
8. Family Structure: Describe the roles and responsibilities of men, women and children in the family. How were they different? Do you think the family structure was fair? Why or why not?
9. Culture: Include information on language, art, traditions, celebrations, and education.
10. Clothing: Include information on the groups’ fashions, decorations, materials used, styles, how they were made.
11. Religion: Outline the religious beliefs; describe the important gods and goddesses.
12. Recreation: Describe any games or activities played; include the rules and materials needed.
13. Warfare: Describe the most common methods of warfare used by your chosen society. Was it effective? Why or why not? Who were their enemies? Why were most wars fought?
14. Pictures / Drawings / Charts: include at least one of each in your project.
15. Contributions to Modern Day: Describe at least three aspects of the civilization that are still important in today’s society. (Example, art, drama, etc…)
Grade 4's - Medieval Times Project Expectations
Medieval Times Project
Due: Monday, November 9, 2009
Project Expectations:
1. Create a display board and/or ‘act out’ the different levels of the social structure
2. Ensure that the social structure pyramid is detailed and easy to read on the display board
3. If your group chooses to act out the social structure, costumes and props are recommended to clearly understand the importance of all levels of the social structures
4. Include a reflection part that details how the group performed together and was able to complete the project
NOTE: You are limited to two pieces of poster board single sides. Information must be typed or neatly hand-written. Proper use of paragraphs, spelling, punctuation and grammar are expected.
Example of Social Structure:
Due: Monday, November 9, 2009
Project Expectations:
1. Create a display board and/or ‘act out’ the different levels of the social structure
2. Ensure that the social structure pyramid is detailed and easy to read on the display board
3. If your group chooses to act out the social structure, costumes and props are recommended to clearly understand the importance of all levels of the social structures
4. Include a reflection part that details how the group performed together and was able to complete the project
NOTE: You are limited to two pieces of poster board single sides. Information must be typed or neatly hand-written. Proper use of paragraphs, spelling, punctuation and grammar are expected.
Example of Social Structure:
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