The Mayan and Aztec Cultures

TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS

Unit:		Spanish III Unit 8
Focus:		¿Es un lujo o una necesidad?
BCPS Spanish III Indicators		Students will use appropriate vocabulary and structures to: identify and describe personal possessions such as jewelry and personal items state and defend opinions relating to necessities and luxuries and household appliances and furnishings understand the interrelationships among geography, cultural perspectives, cultural practices, and products
Enduring Knowledge		This unit is designed for students to examine how today's culture has changed the definition of luxuries and necessities in their lives. They will defend their personal opinions about what they truly need and about how these needs change in different stages if their lives. Students will also learn about how the definition of necessities and luxuries changes based upon time and culture by exploring the ancient American civilizations.
Overarching Question		What can archeologists learn about the lives and priorities of people of past civilizations by studying their unearthed possessions?
BCPS Library Media Indicators 9, 10, 11:		Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information (MSDE LG-3) Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources (LG-3) Use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems (LG-3)
MSDE Library Media VSC		2A 1. Match resources to topic of interest or need. 3A 1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively. 3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively. 7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information.  8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism. 5A 2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies. 6A 1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas
MSDE High School Skills for Success

Step	Module	Research Activity
One	Questioning and Planning	Developing questions Using graphic organizers
Two	Gathering/Sorting/Sifting	Using print and nonprint resources Identifying and using appropriate resources Using the Internet Browser Basics Searching Strategies Using other electronic resources Electric Library
Three	Synthesis and Evaluation Time to stop and "take inventory"	Evaluating information Which questions are well answered? Which ones require further investigation? Are there any new questions?
Four	Refined Gathering/Sorting/ Sifting 2	Print and nonprint resources The Internet Other electronic resources (See Step 2)
Five	Final Synthesis and Evaluation	Converting information into knowledge and insight
Six	Presentation	Creating a trifold brochure to inform and responses for a panel discussion

Last update: July 15, 1999

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