DATE
LESSON PLAN/ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK
Read HOW p. 10-11 (together)
Monday 8/31
What is the purpose of creating a timeline?
Complete timeline activity (wkbk p. 25) w/ partners
Begin homework: Create timeline for the founding of cities in yellow box on HOW p. 22 Tuesday 9/1
What does an archaeologist do?
Read “The Iceman” (together)
Wednesday 9/2
Teams receive brown bag of “ancient artifacts” and use chart to determine possible uses
Each group will have one student responsible for recording group’s ideas on chart (wkbk p. 27) Thursday 9/3
Friday 9/4
How do scientists determine the uses of ancient artifacts?
How do scientists determine the uses of ancient artifacts?
Answer “Think It Over” questions individually (wkbk p. 32)
Analyzing “Ancient” Objects (groups of 4) How do scientists determine the uses of ancient artifacts?
Create a timeline that details when the cities in the yellow box on HOW p. 22 were founded
Continue yesterday’s activity – group goal is to have completed wkbk p. 27 by 1:45 pm Working from the group’s recordings, each student will create an archaeological report to share with Miss A.
Groups will also briefly present their ancient artifacts and communicate their discoveries with the class.