A Presentation of a Multi-Disciplinary Unit on Ancient Civilizations, Archimedes and Mathematics

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Table of Contents History Standards/Student GoalsHistory Standards/Student Goals History Class ActivitiesHistory Class Activities History AssignmentHistory Assignment Math Standards/Student GoalsMath Standards/Student Goals Math Class ActivitiesMath Class Activities Fun FactFun Fact ResourcesResources

History Standards and Student Goals In History we study Ancient Civilizations, particularly Rome, Greece and Ancient Mesopotamia. In History we study Ancient Civilizations, particularly Rome, Greece and Ancient Mesopotamia. Benchmark for this Unit: Social Studies Global History BenchmarkSocial Studies Global History Benchmark SS9.1.8 Classical Greek Civilization – Understands achievements of Greek culture Mathematics – Archimedes, Pythagoras and EuclidMathematics – Archimedes, Pythagoras and Euclid Student Goals: Students will be able to: Evaluate the use of mathematics in the development of ancient civilizationsEvaluate the use of mathematics in the development of ancient civilizations Summarize the effects of scientific reasoning on developing civilizationsSummarize the effects of scientific reasoning on developing civilizations

In History Class: A focus on Societies needs for development in order to develop and survive: A focus on Societies needs for development in order to develop and survive: –Food –Water –Protection/ Defense Defense

History Class Continued Students would be given a focus question: “What developments are important to the success of Ancient Civilizations?”

History Assignment THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion. Theme: Science and TechnologyTheme: Science and Technology Task: You may use any scientific or technological advance we discussed in this unit. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include development of agriculture, irrigation systems, the astrolabe, the catapult, lever/pulley or the water screw.Task: You may use any scientific or technological advance we discussed in this unit. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include development of agriculture, irrigation systems, the astrolabe, the catapult, lever/pulley or the water screw.

Math Standard and Student Goals In Math we study different concepts and equations that pertain to our everyday lives. Benchmark for this Unit: G.RP.1 Recognize that mathematical ideas can be supported by a variety of strategiesG.RP.1 Recognize that mathematical ideas can be supported by a variety of strategies G.CN.6 Recognize and apply mathematics to situations in the outside worldG.CN.6 Recognize and apply mathematics to situations in the outside world G.CN.8 Develop an appreciation for the historical development of mathematicsG.CN.8 Develop an appreciation for the historical development of mathematics Student Goals: Students will be able to: Evaluate the use of mathematics in the integration of some of Archimedes’ inventionsEvaluate the use of mathematics in the integration of some of Archimedes’ inventions Explain various methods for finding PiExplain various methods for finding Pi

In Math Class: A focus on Archimedes’ Method of Exhaustion for approximating Pi and other methods of calculating PiA focus on Archimedes’ Method of Exhaustion for approximating Pi and other methods of calculating Pi Archimedes’ Inventions Archimedes’ Inventions

Archimedes’ Inventions C = πd

Archimedes’ Inventions Continued

PI Students would be given a focus question: “Summarize the different ways in which Pi can be calculated.”

EUREKA = “I GOT IT” Archimedes after jumping out of the bath tub as he discovered the theory of buoyancy.

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