2014-15+7th+Gr.+Tri1+Slideshows

__Course Learning Objectives:__
 * Students will use Google Accounts and Google Classroom to gather, organize and synthesize (re-state in own words) research notes for their topic;
 * Students will create a podcast/slideshow presentation to share their learning using the online (Web 2.0) tool, **//MyBrainshark//**.
 * Students will create a title slide for their final presentation using advanced features of Microsoft Word and the photo editing tool, **//Paint.net//**.

__Class Requirements:__ 1) 5 notecards with notes recorded in student's own words which answer the research questions. 2) Slideshow must include a minimum of 10 slides: 3 Researched slideshow content __must answer the following__: ................ *Daily life (foods, farming/industry, housing, education, entertainment, etc.) ................ *Religious practices/beliefs (major gods/goddesses and fascinating religious customs or practices) ................ *How/why they practiced warfare (weapons, strategies, treatment of prisoners) ................ *Artwork and/or artifacts that preserve their history [primary sources]
 * Title Slide created in Microsoft Word with main title, subtitle, engaging image representing main topic and author/producer’s name;
 * 10 individual slides representing researched information and supporting images for topic;
 * Time & Location : (a) What time period (years) was this civilization or kingdom at its most powerful/influential in history AND (b) What geographic location was this civilization found in (i.e., what is the modern day region or country(ies)?
 * Who were the top 2 most important rulers of this civilization/kingdom and what major accomplishments, contributions or other significant acts were these rulers known for?
 * Describe the **__culture__** of this civilization/kingdom, include **//at least 2//** of the following:
 * Describe at least one major legacy--contribution or advancement in standard of living-- produced by this society.
 * How did this civilization fall out of power or become replaced by another? [i.e., What led to its demise (downfall)?]

Ancient Egypt || media type="custom" key="26842894" || Ancient Assyria || media type="custom" key="26843242" || Ancient Babylon || media type="custom" key="26842898" || Ancient Egypt || media type="custom" key="26843256" || Ancient Assyria || media type="custom" key="26843268" || Ancient Babylon || media type="custom" key="26890868" || Ancient Egypt || media type="custom" key="26890894" ||
 * Student Slideshows: **
 * **Student Name & Topic ** || **Final Slideshow ** ||
 * **Ashley B.**
 * **Ben W.**
 * **Kobee C.**
 * **Richard S. **
 * **Ellis H. **
 * **Lisbeth H. **
 * **Alexia N. **