Kiriaki's+Curriculum+Goals

Tim-red. I think this is a great inquiry activity. Definatly gets students to think critically and "think outside of the box" __Your general educational goals__ In general terms what are you trying to achieve with these learners? // The learners will get the chance to experience the lifestyle of a Maya citizen. They will use the // // information obtained from their team’s researching roles, to have the opportunity to describe // // their life, as if they were a Maya citizen. //
 * Vinny - blue. Kiki- I like the idea of your webquest. Showing kids how life was for one of our past cultures is important. This will give them a new perspective and another way to look at life. Overall, good job. just add some touch ups with roles, and research use, etc.

You will answer this question in Activity 2a. What are the different researching roles? How will they be different? I like the idea, maybe you can relate the Mayan life to our world today. I agree with Vinny here, only thing I would add would be is would you relate this assignment to your students cultures? Just a thought in all of these multi-cultural classrooms now. || Include their age and/or grade level, and other relevant information such as their interests, future goals, and background. //The learners are fifth graders.//
 * Description of your learners

You will answer this question in Activity 2b. Might want to include some background information. Can this serve a purpose in future goals? || What subjects, topics, or issues are at the center of this curriculum web? //The major subject is social studies. The topics that this curriculum web will focus on is the// //history and the accomplishments of the Maya civilization.//
 * __Description of your subject matter__

You will answer this question in Activity 2c. You may want to add a comparison from today's work to the Mayan world. Is there anything else to research besides history and accomplishments? Maybe you can find 2 more areas so that everyone has a different item to research. || List your desired outcomes in terms of changes in the learners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes //__The desired outcomes would be for the learners to examine all aspects of the Maya civilization.__//
 * __Detailed learning objectives__
 * NYS Social Studies Standards- Grade 5 **
 * Standard II: **Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.


 * II.1 Knows characteristics of a civilization and achievements **
 * of civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America **
 * II.3 Knows reasons for the rise and fall of empires and the **
 * achievements of key empires **
 * II.5 Investigates and analyzes World History events and **
 * turning points **
 * II.14 Write diary accounts, journal entries, letters, news **
 * accounts from the point of view of particular time **
 * periods or individuals in history **

You will answer this question in Activity 2d. || What relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes do you expect your learners to have before they begin using this curriculum web? //They need to know how to gather information through various resources such as encyclopedias,// //textbooks, and the web. They also need to know how to write a well organized journal entry.//
 * __Expected prerequisites__

You will answer this question in Activity 2e. What about searching the internet? The internet should be utilized as a source, as it includes a various amount of information. || In a short sentence of phrase, describe what you want to teach to whom //The aim of this curriculum web is to provide fifth grade students the opportunity to express// //themselves and their opinions as if they were a Maya citizen, alive during the mysterious time// //of their disappearance.//
 * __Summary aim__

You will answer this question in Activity 2f. I like this. Great idea. Similar to the other webquest example of Great Gatsby. || Justify the use of time or other expenses to achieve the aim written above. Why should these learners reach your objectives? //It is important to be aware of the culture, history, accomplishments and contributions of the// //peoples of our neighboring lands, especially since we live in a nation that is influenced by many// //cultures.//
 * __Rationale__

You will answer this question in Activity 2g. Good point. This is very important so kids can value all cultures.

Agreed, and more simply their classmates who will most likely be of a different race. ||