Students are currently working on an IB-MYP Project in class. 

CHALLENGE;  Students are archaeologists. They "are beginning a new phase of digging at a site of an ancient culture and need additional financing to undertake the project.  To apply for this funding, (they) need to create a "prospectur" (description brochure) for people who may be interested in financing the project."

Students were allowed to choose 2 peers, in order of preference, to work with, and rank the chapters/ancient civilizations they wanted to work on.

Students must: 1.  Complete vocabulary, key events, key people and places, Lesson Review Focus questions and Chapter Assessment assignments.  Most students have completed this step.  2.  Individually restate the challenge and create 2 designs, which will be assessed by the student.  Most students have completed this step also.  3.  In groups, students will choose and sketch a final design, divide up the assignments as prescribed by the teacher and decide what materials are needed to complete their Prospectus.  Most students have also completed this step.  4.  As a group, do further research and begin doing what is needed to create their Prospectus.

Step 4 will be completed when we return from the winter break.  Plans will be made for students to use computers/laptops to complete more research for their project.  However, some assignments must be completed at home. These assignments may include completing Chapter lesson assignments, typing, drawing, or printing pictures for their projects.  Please check their agenda books.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A WONDERFUL, PEACEFUL NEW YEAR!