Atlantis is Waiting
Below is an overview of the Atlantis-themed unit and a set of resources to help with each stage of this Project Based Learning.
Grade 6
Period 1
Grade 7
Period 3
Grade 8
Period 2
Topics
Grade 6
Subject: History
Topic: Ancient Civilizations elements
Standards: Social Studies with ISTE 1 (Empowered Learner) and ISTE 3: Knowledge Constructor
Driving Questions:
What defines a civilization?
What do some ancient civilizations have in common with the legend of Atlantis?
How could you prove whether an ancient civilization was "real" or not?
Predict: What would be the consequences if the real world found out there really was a thriving society like Atlantis today? Why do you think so? Support your claims with evidence.
Grade 7
Subject: STEM
Topic: Makerspace, handmade models or prop replicas
Standards: ISTE: 4 (Innovative Designer) and ISTE 7 (Global Collaborator)
Driving Questions:
If ancient technology like the examples in the fictional movie Atlantis existed, what inventions would they need and how would they construct them?
What point about culture do you think the writers were trying to get across through the movie Atlantis? or: What are the moral lessons we can learn from the movie? (What hints are there about being a better person?)
Grade 8
Subject: STEAM
Topic: 3D design from 2D animation
Standards: ISTE 4 (Innovative Designer) and 5 (Computational Thinker)
Driving Questions:
Which object or structure would be possible to design using Tinkercad, and potentially print on the FlashForge Finder 3D printer?
What are the steps we should go through in the process as we make multiple attempts (iterations)?
If a print did not succeed, why? What changes would you need to make to have it be more stable or precise in alignment?