1. Select a Seat Groups of 3 – 4 Invite people in
Everyone should feel welcome – or I will select groups
Groups work together
Individual Grades
Select a Seat

2. Culture in an Envelope
World History

3. 15 September 2017 EQ – What are different ways to study/interpret history?
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….
Introduce Group Dig
1. (Today) Introduction, Expectations & Groups & Break the Code
2. (M) Work Day - Interpret
3. (T) Work Day – Interpret – Conclusions
4. (W) Work Day
5. (TH) Individual Write Up is due at start of class!
No time will be given on this day
6. (F) No School

4. 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.
Task

5. The Rosetta Stone (not perfect!)

6. 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 (monarchy, democracy, oligarchy)
Religion (monotheistic, polytheistic) Name of God/Gods
Military mindset – war or peace like?
Economy (money dominant, barter)
Your job as amateur archaeologists…

7. Procedure! You will need to complete the following steps:
1. Step 1: Translate their language
2. Step 2: Translate all the artifacts
3. Step 3: Catalog the artifacts
4. Step 4: Determine conclusions based upon the artifacts
Procedure!

8. 1. (Today) Introduction, Expectations & Groups & Break the Code
Step 1 should be done when you come in on Monday! Start Step 2!
2. (M) Work Day – Step 2 & Step 3 -- Interpret
3. (T) Work Day – Step 3 -- Interpret – Conclusions
4. (W) Work Day – Step 4 Discussions – finish at Home
5. (TH) Individual Write Up is due at the start of class!
6. (F) No School
Planning your days….

9. Step #4 1. Location ~ what modern day country? 2. Time period
3. Free Choice – come up with your own conclusions
4. Free Choice
5. Free Choice
Step #4

10. How you will be assessed?
1st - You will be individually graded one your answers for Steps You should have your packet completed for each artifact with a clear description and possible use. (This will be a 10 point classwork grade)
2nd - You will be individually graded for the conclusions in your packet (Step 4)- The grade will be a 15pt reading/writing grade based on the conclusions you present and the evidence you have to back it up.

11. 18 September 2017 EQ – What can be learned from primary sources?
Culture in an Envelope Work!
You should be translating the work! Step # 2
Remember your artifacts may not be perfect
Start on Step # 3
Look up words/research!
Homework – Documents are posted online

12. Cataloging (Step 3) Example: Description: Letter to a king, written by John Smith. He demands no more cutting of maple trees. Thinks it is upsetting his god. Picture of a red maple leaf in the corner.
What can be learned? 2 minimum (Why)
*Government – written to king – monarchy
*Religion – one god – monotheistic
*Location – Canada? Maple leaf
*Peaceful – writing letter instead of fighting

13. 19 September 2017 EQ – What can be learned from primary sources?
Culture in an Envelope Work!
Finish Step # 3
Look up words/research!
Start Step 4 - ????????????
Homework – Make sure step 3 is done for tomorrow!

14. Cataloging (Step 3) Example: Description: Letter to a king, written by John Smith. He demands no more cutting of maple trees. Thinks it is upsetting his god. Picture of a red maple leaf in the corner.
What can be learned? 2 minimum (Why)
*Government – written to king – monarchy
*Religion – one god – monotheistic
*Location – Canada? Maple leafs
*Peaceful – writing letter instead of fighting

15. 20 September 2017 EQ – What can be learned from primary sources?
Step 4
Work on Step # 4
Prediction
Artifact Evidence
Justification
Step # 4 will be worth 15 points – reading/writing grade
10 points – classwork (Steps 1, 2 & 3)
Packet should be completed with a clear description & use
15 points – reading/writing (Step 4)
Conclusions, Evidence (primary source) & Justify
There is evidence that suggests the location of this civilization is in Alaska. For example, in a letter written by an explorer to his team back home, “It is very cold here and the snow never melts” (artifact #4) In northern Alaska there are areas where, due to temperature, the snow never melts.
Hint – for time period – use document #1
Finish Step # 4 – Due tomorrow at the start of class.

16. Step #4 1. Location – current country?
2. Time period – be sure to use c. & AD or BC
3. Free Choice – come up with your own idea
4. Free Choice – come up with your own idea
5. Free Choice – come up with your own idea

18. How to do step #4
There is much evidence that points to this civilization being located in Canada.
For example,
a letter written to a king from John Smith explains,
“we are from the land with the red maple leaf” (Document #6)
Canada has a red maple leaf on its flag.

19. Do you have…..
There is much evidence that points to this civilization being located in Canada.
For example,
a letter written to a king from John Smith explains,
“we are from the land with the red maple leaf”
(Document #6)
Canada has a red maple leaf on its flag.
½ point answer statement
½ point transition
½ point lead
½ point quote/description
½ point source
½ point explain
3 Sentences Total (Minimum)