Ancient Egypt
Dear Readers and Thinkers,
Survival is about systems. When we understand a system and start to think outside of ourselves, we think with a multi-lens approach. In this work we think, problem solve, and question like a geographer, an explorer, and journalist/writer. When we begin to think and act in this way, we can influence conditions by recognizing and uncovering how people's mental models impact their beliefs, values, and actions. Understanding this helps us organize and develop ideas while using strategies to explore alternative ways of thinking. To accomplish this we need to seek ideas and perspectives from others, including those that are contradictory - we do this to evaluate, refine and test the thoughts and ideas we've explored, questioned, developed and created collaboratively.
Research
Where you live impacts how you live (enduring understanding)
Using reliable resources, students dig into Ancient Egypt text, make meaning, while synthesizing the components of SURVIVAL necessary for this civilization.
Opportunity is the driving force that influences the development of global regions (enduring understanding)
Manage clear, relevant and accurate information
(6th grade ELA Proficiency: Discerning Researcher)
We Notice...
Survival Depends On...
Designed systems for DECISION MAKING
CONNECTED to the community WITHIN - Communication & Awareness of needs and problems
RESOURCES are valuable
Specific SKILL SETS support a SOLUTION FOCUSED mindset
It is imparative to be able to think CREATIVELY, to use COMPLEX THINKING & INGENUITY to SOLVE problems