PR OJECT

TEACHING

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LEAR NING

GUIDE

Project: Where will I put my business? Aka Ancient Mediterranean Sea Area by Kendra Baggett, Pamela Todd, 11/2013
Major Product(s) and
Presentation

Knowledge and Skills Needed by Students

Scaffolding / Materials / Lessons to be Provided

to successfully complete major

products and presentations

by the project teacher, other teachers, experts,

mentors, community members

students need to complete

1 period
(Team)

1.01 Understanding culture

Group brainstorm what they need to

determine better location of business
including: political structure, culture, trade,
science/math skills

Map/Timeline
1 period
(Team)

6.5.10b Map of area and general borders

6.5.10a Timeline of area

Map reading
May need to limit time to a century; note
resources are usually broad
<Brainstorming notes included>

Notebook Check
(Individual)
(Individual)
Research
1 period

GLE 0601.4

Students research using databases there

area of expertise.
(Databases have read aloud option for
EL/SpeEd students)

Persuasive
presentation
(Team)
Notebook Check
(Individual)

GLE 0601

Project presentation suggestions: brochure,

video, radio promo, slide show

Presentations/vote: each group present their

country; criticism; vote
<Students make notes on presentation as to
pros & cons of living in the area & justify
your choice>

Criticism

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