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American International School of Bucharest

**Grade 6 Humanities**

//** LEARNING CONTRACT **//

**Content Area** - Ancient Rome **Duration:** From September 7th 2009—September 25th 2009 Three to four 80-minute class blocks, plus homework Essential Curriculum Standards are those of the International Baccalaureate MYP
 * Differentiation based on readiness**

**Skills:**

Creating timelines of important events, people, and historical eras Understanding cause and effect Examining both original and secondary sources of information Using interpretation
 * Historical Skills**

Investigating and identifying relevant material Problem-solving Researching and supporting conclusions with facts and details
 * General Humanities Skills**

Geography Skills
Identifying and evaluating sources of information Generating maps and graphic documents that can be used to elaborate on raw data Locating places, regions, important geographical features, and analyzing natural resources Examining trade, and related elements

Student Responsibilities: 1. I will respectful of my group colleagues and other classmates 2. I will do my best in all aspects of the work I do 3. I will follow the rules of AISB 4. I will complete all homework and come to class prepared 5. I will spend the time required to make this unit of study meaningful Student Signature_

Parent Responsibilities: 1. I will monitor my child’s homework and assist appropriately 2. I will help my child to achieve a balance between work and play 3. I will support the school’s discipline policies at home 4. I will come to the school for my child’s parent-teacher conferences Parent Signature

Teacher Responsibilities: 1. I will provide a safe and positive learning environment for my students 2. I will provide students with the time and support they need to accomplish tasks 3. I will be consistent in dealing with breaches of school rules 4. I will have high but realistic expectations of my students Teacher Signature


 * Directions:**

Complete both of the required activities. Activity # 1 should be completed individually. For activity # 2 you should work in the groups assigned to you by Mr. Cochrane

After you have completed both of these activities, you may begin ONE of the two activities of choice listed below.

1. Create a detailed timeline of ancient Roman history, including all the major events that occurred between 250BCE and 43ACE.
 * Required Activities:**

2. In groups, select an area of research from one of the topics below, and create a PowerPoint presentation to show to the rest of the class.

1. Make a two-minute podcast discussing any element of ancient Rome you found particularly interesting during your research.
 * Activities of Choice:**

2. Write a letter to one of the famous Romans you encountered during your research, asking about life in Rome, and their particular role in Roman life.


 * Rubrics:**

Required Activity # 1 || The student demonstrates very limited knowledge of the topic and lacks understanding of main points || The student demonstrates a limited knowledge of the topic and some understanding of main points || The student demonstrates adequate knowledge of the topic and adequate understanding of main points || The student demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the topic and an intuitive understanding of key points and issues || The student demonstrates a refined knowledge of the topic and a thoughtful and intuitive understanding of key points and issues || || The organization of the culminating product is not cohesive and lacks logical sequence || The culminating product exhibits the beginnings of organization that is at least in part cohesive with a logical sequence || The culminating product is basically well organized and follows a clear, cohesive and logical sequence which supports the objectives of the product || The culminating product is consistently well organized and follows a clear, cohesive and logical sequence which always supports the objectives of the product || The culminating product is carefully and consistently well organized and always follows a clear, cohesive, and logical sequence which unfailingly supports the objectives of the product || || The methods of presentation used do not support the delivery of information effectively || The methods of presentation occasionally support the delivery of information effectively || The methods of presentation used in the culminating product support the delivery of relevant information effectively || The methods of presentation used in the culminating product consistently, thoughtfully, and effectively support the delivery of relevant information || The methods of presentation used in the culminating product consistently, thoughtfully, and effectively support the astute delivery of relevant information ||
 * **Criteria** || **0 – 2** || **2 — 4** || **4 - 6** || **6 - 8** || **8 - 10** ||
 * **Knowledge and Understanding**
 * **Organization**
 * **Product**

Required Activity # 2 || The student demonstrates very limited knowledge of the topic and lacks understanding of main points || The student demonstrates a limited knowledge of the topic and some understanding of main points || The student demonstrates adequate knowledge of the topic and adequate understanding of main points || The student demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the topic and an intuitive understanding of key points and issues || The student demonstrates a refined knowledge of the topic and a thoughtful and intuitive understanding of key points and issues || || The organization of the culminating product is not cohesive and lacks logical sequence || The culminating product exhibits the beginnings of organization that is at least in part cohesive with a logical sequence || The culminating product is basically well organized and follows a clear, cohesive and logical sequence which supports the objectives of the product || The culminating product is consistently well organized and follows a clear, cohesive and logical sequence which always supports the objectives of the product || The culminating product is carefully and consistently well organized and always follows a clear, cohesive, and logical sequence which unfailingly supports the objectives of the product || || The methods of presentation used do not support the delivery of information effectively || The methods of presentation occasionally support the delivery of information effectively || The methods of presentation used in the culminating product support the delivery of relevant information effectively || The methods of presentation used in the culminating product consistently, thoughtfully, and effectively support the delivery of relevant information || The methods of presentation used in the culminating product consistently, thoughtfully, and effectively support the astute delivery of relevant information ||
 * **Criteria** || **0 - 2** || **2 - 4** || **4 - 6** || **6 - 8** || **8 - 10** ||
 * **Knowledge and Understanding**
 * **Organization**
 * **Product**

Rubric for Activity of Choice # 1 and # 2

**Criteria** || **0 - 2** || **2 - 4** ||  **4 - 6** ||  **6 - 8** ||  **8 - 10** || || The student demonstrates very limited knowledge of the topic and lacks understanding of main points || The student demonstrates a limited knowledge of the topic and some understanding of main points || The student demonstrates adequate knowledge of the topic and adequate understanding of main points || The student demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the topic and an intuitive understanding of key points and issues || The student demonstrates a refined knowledge of the topic and a thoughtful and intuitive understanding of key points and issues || || The organization of the culminating product is not cohesive and lacks logical sequence || The culminating product exhibits the beginnings of organization that is at least in part cohesive with a logical sequence || The culminating product is basically well organized and follows a clear, cohesive and logical sequence which supports the objectives of the product || The culminating product is consistently well organized and follows a clear, cohesive and logical sequence which always supports the objectives of the product || The culminating product is carefully and consistently well organized and always follows a clear, cohesive, and logical sequence which unfailingly supports the objectives of the product || || The student exhibits a lack of skills related to identification and selection of information, source analysis, formulation of points, and ability to use context || The student exhibits some skills related to identification and selection of information, source analysis, formulation of points, and ability to use context || The student exhibits adequate skills related to identification and selection of information, source analysis, formulation of points, and ability to use context || The student exhibits strong skills related to identification and selection of information, source analysis, formulation of points, and ability to use context || The student exhibits refined skills related to identification and selection of information, source analysis, formulation of points, and ability to use context ||
 * Knowledge and Understanding**
 * Knowledge and Understanding**
 * Organization**
 * Organization**
 * Skills**
 * Skills**

will need to make up the work you have missed in your own time during our next unit of study. Failure to do this will result in no grade and credit given for this current unit of study. In such cases, students will be asked to meet with the Vice-Principal, and the student’s parents will be informed of the situation.
 * Late Work:** Late work, without a qualified reason, will be subject to extension. i.e. You

will need to make up the work you have missed in your own time during our next unit of study. Failure to do this will result in no grade and credit given for this current unit of study. In such cases, students will be asked to meet with the Vice-Principal, and the student’s parents will be informed of the situation.
 * Unsatisfactory Work:** Unsatisfactory work will also be subject to extension. i.e. You


 * Student Signature** **_**__________________________________________
 * Date: ________________________**


 * Teacher Signature** **_**_________________________________________
 * Date: ________________________**