This lesson is for : Grade 8:
Summary
After learning about the different Gods, Goddesses, and intellects of Ancient Greece, students then created a digital or live action time capsule of what those key figures might have left behind for others to learn about them. Students were allowed to use any form of media or could draw their artifacts. They also had to complete an essay detailing why each key figure left that specific artifact. There was a rubric for the time capsule and the essay.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students researched and collected their own information about the Greek Gods and Goddesses for their time capsules.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Not observed – Explanation: Students worked individually on this project.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students used their found information to create their time capsules. They determined what information was most important to use in their time capsules. Students continually evaluated and assessed the information being used to solve their authentic task.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students time capsules were created in a variety of methods. Student creations were used to solve an authentic task where students used pre-existing knowledge and new found information.
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