Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines...

Core Deadlines

Due May 23rd
Machu Picchu Ad
Chapter 12, Section 3 Notes
General Info Country Research Form

Due May 24th at the END of the period
Research Form #1
Research Form # 2

Due May 28th
Research Form #3
Postcard Rough Draft #1

Due May 29th
Postcard Rough Draft #2 and #3

Due May 30th
Speech Guidelines handout

Due May 31st
Speech Outline

Due June 4th at the END of the period
Final Draft Postcards

June 5th, 6th and 10th
Speeches

Reading Deadlines

May 23rd
Shakesbook Rough Draft (at beginning of class)
Midsummer Night's Dream Character Quiz (in class)

May 30th
Shakesbook Final Draft

Wildcat Pride Deadlines

May 24th
Dreamboard 

May 28th
Dreamboard Essay or Speech

May 31st
Field Day Plan

June 5th
8th grade Slideshow

June 5th
Yearbook Sales Contest Ends

Cultural Exploration Deadlines

June 5th
Leadership Inquiry Project Essay/Presentation Due

June 6th, 10th, 11th
Leadership Inquiry Presentations

Click HERE for the MesoAmerican Ballgame assignment

Mayan Discussion

Seminar Questions
Please prepare notes for each question and be prepared to discuss your answers on TUESDAY MAY 14th DURING OUR MAYAN DISCUSSION. Participation in the discussion is required, these questions will guide you through the exercise. 

1.  The Maya built thousands of pyramids and the Egyptians less than one hundred.  Why are the   Egyptian pyramids so much more famous than the Mayan pyramids?  Why are pyramids associated with Egypt and not Central America?

2.  Pyramids played an important role in Mayan culture and life.  What was the significance of these pyramids?  how were they the center of Mayan beliefs?

3.  Pakal the Great was a Mayan king in the 7th century, and builder of one of the greatest  pyramids.  Why did Pakal build his great pyramid?  What was he preparing for with this pyramid?

4.  What is Chichen Itza?  Where is it located?  Why is this place so important to Mayan beliefs and   culture?

5.  To try to solve the mysteries of the Maya scientists and explorers go cave diving.  What are the  dangers of cave diving?  What precautions must divers take to ensure their safety?  Why is cave diving so dangerous?

6.  Many keys to the secrets of the Mayan world are in the Popul Vuh.  What are the Popul Vuh?

 7.  There are no temples or pyramids in Candelaria.  Why do scientists go to Candelaria to solve the mystery of the passage to the Maya underworld?

Helpful Links: 

(from http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us/FamilyResearch.htm)
The Palenque Project:  http://www.mesoweb.com/palenque/current_dig.html

Omniglot:  A Guide to Written Language: http://www.omniglot.com/writing/mayan.htm

The Popul Vuh:  http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/pvuheng.htm

Palenque:  http://www.utexas.edu/cofa/a_ah/dir/precol/maya_palenque.html

Seminar Tips

• Speak so that all can hear you
• Listen closely
• Speak without raising hands
• Refer to the text
• Talk to each other and the middle of the circle, not just the leader
• Ask others for clarification. Don’t stay confused
• Invite and allow others to speak
• Consider all viewpoints and ideas
• Know that you are responsible for the quality of the seminar

Seminar Grade

 1. Student notes will be collected and checked for completeness but will not be graded

2. Students will be graded using the following rubric: 

Seminar grading rubric

Finally.

This Week in Room 101: April 15-19

Core
SS Due Friday: Latin America Map Packet
LA Due Wednesday: Narrative paragraph rough draft
LA Due Thursday: Narrative paragraph with revision and editing
LA Due Friday: Narrative paragraph final draft, typed or in pen, ready to share

WCP
Monday & Friday: Community 101 Speakers
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday: yearbook edits
2:30pm Tuesday: Doernbecher dance committee 
2:30pm Wednesday: Publicity committee
WEDNESDAY after school: yearbook work party

CX
Finish art presentations (see schedule in previous post)

Reading
Due Wednesday: Early Modern English

This Week in Room 101: April 1 - 5

Core
April 2: Research Due
April 5: Novel Project Due
April 8: Canada Project Due

Reading
April 9: Stargirl Final Test

WCP
April 1: Doernbecher Application due
April 15: Yearbook Due

CX
April 8: Art Lessons Begin (see schedule HERE)