DATE BREAKDOWN 2015 CULTURE IN AN ENVELOPE

16 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2015 *EQ = WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM PRIMARY SOURCES? Bellringer – Humans appeared 200,000 years ago. Written records begin 6000 years ago. That means 97% of history is lost. And we just found new history…. LQ LQ Introduce Group Dig 1. (Today) Introduction, Expectations & Groups 2. (Th) Break the “Code” 3. (F) Work Day - Interpret 4. (M) Work Day – Interpret – Conclusions 5. (T) Work Day – Interpret - Conclusions 6. (W) Packet Due – Discussion Grade Day

TASK Task: The staff at the Field Museum of Natural History is overworked and understaffed! They need our help! This dusty envelope of artifacts from an unknown culture was found tucked away in the basement of the museum. Your task as amateur archaeologists is to unlock the culture of this ancient civilization based only the primary sources you are given.

THE ROSETTA STONE

YOUR JOB AS AMATEUR ARCHAEOLOGISTS… What will you need to discover: You will need to figure out their language (alphabet) Location Time Period Basic cultural traits ~ for example: Government Social Structure Religion Values

PLANNING YOUR DAYS…. 1. (Today)Introduction, Expectations & Groups 2. (TH) Work day - Step 1 (Finish) – Step 2 (Start) 3. (F) Work Day – Step 2 (Finish) & Step 3 (START) 4. (M) Work Day – Step 2 (This should be Finished), Step 3 (FINISH) 5. (T) Work Day – Step 4 (START) – Finish for HW! 6. (W) Presentation (Yes, this is for a Grade!) – Sep. 23 Individual Write Up is Due! (Classwork & R/W Grade)

18 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2015 EQ – WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM PRIMARY SOURCES? Culture in an Envelope Work! Step # 1 – Finish!!! Figure out alphabet – remember your Rosetta Stones are not perfect! Translate Writing – Step # 2 - Start Each group needs to fill out the translation sheet Reminder – this is for a grade!!!

21 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2015 EQ – WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM PRIMARY SOURCES? Culture in an Envelope Work! You should be translating the work! - step # 2 Start on Step # 3 Homework – Documents are posted – if needed

22 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2015 EQ – WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM PRIMARY SOURCES? DIG Work! Work on Step # 3 – What the things are and what you can learn. Description – write down what you see and include details What you can learn (you should come up with at least 4 things per item! HW – Finish Step # 3

21 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2015 EQ – WHAT CAN BE LEARNED FROM PRIMARY SOURCES? DIG Work! Step 3 should be done! Step 4 Work on Step # 4 Prediction Artifact Evidence Justification Step # 4 will be worth 16 points – reading/writing grade 10 points – classwork (Steps 1, 2 & 3) Packet should be completed with a clear description & use 16 points – reading/writing (Step 4) Conclusions, Evidence (primary source) & Justify The location of this culture is Alaska. In artifact #4, a letter, it states, “It is very cold here and the snow never melts.” In northern Alaska there are areas where, due to temperature, the snow never melts. HW – Finish Step # 4 – Packets due tomorrow!

STEP #4 1. Location 2. Time period 3. Government 4. Religion 5. Military Mindset 6. Economy 7. Free 8. Free