Digging Up the Past: Sir Arthur Evans and the Palace at Knossos

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Digging Up the Past: Sir Arthur Evans and the Palace at Knossos

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The purpose of this lesson is to acquaint students with the field of archaeology by inviting them to explore the excavations of the Palace of Knossos on the Island of Crete. In addition, students will gain experience in writing “news” articles and creating either a PowerPoint presentation or a simulated news broadcast.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

World History, Journalism

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

The National First Ladies' Library

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Keywords:

Archeology, Evans, Arthur , Knossos , Crete, News broadcasts, Minoans, Ancient civilizations

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

The National First Ladies' Library

Contributor:

Averil McClelland

Is Part Of:

http://www.firstladies.org/curriculum/choose.aspx

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Computers with Internet access; Paper; Pens; Video camera (optional); PowerPoint software

Learning Time:

1-2 weeks

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Communication Skills, Language Arts

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Observation, Informal assessment

Interaction Method:

Small group instruction, Large Group instruction

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes

3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.

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Digging Up the Past: Sir Arthur Evans and the Palace at Knossos

Digging Up the Past: Sir Arthur Evans and the Palace at Knossos

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