chris gibson

I am a middle school library media specialist who loves 21st century learning and teaching.

I am interested in I like to jog,exercise at the gym,and watch my husband cook.. My favorite music are Everything on my iPod.. Books: Please don't ask. I'm a librarian..

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  • A Passage to India: Knowing Ancient India

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    This is a Project-based-learning unit. There are three core activites students must accomplish: <br /> • Artifacts. Students create two "authentic" Ancient Indian artifacts . For example, a student might choose to make a terracotta figurine from Harappa http://www.harappa.com/figurines/slideindex.htmland and cubical weights http://www.harappa.com/indus/21.html, thereby creating two "primary sources" on which their "secondary source" (the archaeologist's journal) will be based. <br /> • Archaeologist's Journal. Students must write a journal chronicling the excavation of their artifacts. The journal should include details of the excavation process, specifications of the artifacts, and a thesis about the original use of these objects and their owner(s). Their journal is written in first person. There should be at least 7 entries. This will either be a PowerPoint or as a digital story on VoiceThread. <br /> • Article. Students write a mock newspaper or magazine article which heralds their discoveries.

  • Ancient Egypt MS80x

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    Title: "Ancient Egypt: the dawn of civilization?" PBL Unit At a Glance: Grade Level: 6 Subjects: Social Studies Topics: Ancient Egypt Civilization Higher-Order Thinking Skills: Analysis, Synthesis, Investigation Key Learnings: History of Ancient Egypt, Comparisons of Ancient Cultures Time Needed: 3 to 4 weeks, 45-minute lessons, 4 days a week (2 in classroom + 2 in library) Unit Summary: " Five thousand years ago the chain of independent city-states lining the River Nile united to form one long, thin country ruled by one king, or pharaoh. Almost instantly a highly distinctive culture developed. For almost 30 centuries Egypt remained the foremost nation in the Mediterranean world. Then, in 332 BC, the arrival of Alexander the Great heralded the end of the Egyptian way of life." source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/egypt_importance_01.shtml PBL Unit Questions to consider Essential Questions What brings about the rise and fall of great civilizations? Why is ancient Egypt considered a great civilization? Unit Questions How did the geography of Egypt play a role in that country’s development? How have other cultures influenced Egyptian civilization? Content Questions How did geography and environmental factors influence the development of ancient civilizations such as Egypt? How did the Nile river impact ancient Egypt? What changes have taken place across time? What can be learned about Ancient Egypt from key documents, and other important artifacts? What ideas, beliefs, and traditions did ancient Egypt contribute to the world?

  • AncientRome

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    Sixth grade students who are studying Ancient Rome.

  • Digital Citizenship MS80x

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    This is a place where students and teachers can find resources about digital citizenship.

  • Diigo In Education

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    “Diigo In Education” - Phase I just released. More to come.. Share your classroom usecase, ideas, reviews, features, and wishlists for making Diigo a great resource and platform in teaching and learning. Let's explore the full potential of Diigo as an educational tool.

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