Time Traveler WebQuest Middle School Webquest (Cross-Curricular) Mr. Herrera

Introduction | Task | Standards | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | WebQuest Page     Introduction It's the 21st century and the world is in chaos. Terrorist have stolen the worlds math from our computer banks, books, and libraries. Without math, civilizations are doom to fall because they can no longer provide services such as running water, electricity, food, housing, and military protection. Do not despair, before the terrorist stole the math, scientist were able to create a time machine to go back and rediscover math from different civilizations. You have 2 weeks to go back in time and provide at least three models of math that could save our civilization before it's too late.  Back to the top     Task   As you and your team go back in time, it is important to locate and recreate three models of math from the ancient world. As you visit each civilization, keep a detailed log of everything you learned, such as archetecture, calendars, numeric symbols, scientific accomplishments and wonders discovered. Research thoroughly, it is important to have detail! Once your team has finished the research return back to the 21st century and share your recreation of the ancient math to the rest of the world. Good luck!   Back to the top Curriculum Standards Writing | Mathmatics | Science | Social Studies AZ Writing Strand 1: Writing Process Concept 1: Prewriting Prewriting includes using strategies to generate, plan, and organize ideas for specific purposes. Concept 2: Drafting Drafting incorporates prewriting activities to create a first draft containing necessary elements for a specific purpose. Concept 3: Revising Revising includes evaluating and refining the rough draft for clarity and effectiveness. (Ask: Does this draft say what you want it to say?) Concept 4: Editing Editing includes proofreading and correcting the draft for conventions. Concept 5: Publishing Publishing involves formatting and presenting a final product for the intended audience.   AZ Math Strand 1: Numbers Sense and Operation Concept 1: Number Sense Understand and apply numbers, ways of representing numbers, the relationships among numbers and different number systems. Concept 2: Numerical Operations Understand and apply numerical operations and their relationship to one another. Concept 3: Estimation Use estimation strategies reasonably and fluently. Strand 3: Patterns, Algebra, and Functions Concept 1: Patterns Identify patterns and apply pattern recognition to reason mathematically. Concept 2: Functions and Relationships Describe and model functions and their relationships. Concept 3: Algebraic Representations Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic representations. Concept 4: Analysis of Change Analyze change in a variable over time and in various contexts. Strand 4: Geometry and Measurement Concept 1: Geometric Properties Analyze the attributes and properties of 2- and 3- dimensional shapes and develop mathematical arguments about their relationships. Concept 2: Transformation of Shapes Apply spatial reasoning to create transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Concept 3: Coordinate Geometry Specify and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. Concept 4: Measurement - Units of Measure - Geometric Objects Understand and apply appropriate units of measure, measurement techniques, and formulas to determine measurements.   Science Standards Scientific Method: Strand 1 Concept 1: Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses Observe, ask questions, and make predictions. Concept 2: Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling) Participate in planning and conducting investigations, and recording data. Concept 3: Analysis and Conclusions Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions. Concept 4: Communication Communicate results of investigations.   Social Studies Standards World Civilization 1SS-E9. Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China and their contributions to later civilizations, with emphasis on: PO 4. the impact of irrigation & agriculture PO 5. the cultural and scientific contributions, including writing systems, calendars, and building of monuments such as the Pyramids 1SS-E10. Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Aztecs, Mayas, and Mound Builders and their contributions to later civilizations, with emphasis on: PO 5. the cultural and scientific contributions, including advances in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture; artistic and oral traditions; and development of writing systems and calendars 1SS-E12. Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and their enduring impact on later civilizations, with emphasis on: PO 3. scientific and cultural advancements, including networks of roads, aqueducts, art and architecture, literature and theatre, mathematics, and philosophy   Back to the top   Process 1) Group Assignments A) Teacher will assign students in groups of three- four. B) Teacher will assign each member of the group a responsiblity. Each member of the group is responsible for notetaking, research, and recreating a math model from each civilization 2) Research: Students should be encouraged to used the Scientific Method for their research. While students are researching while using the world wide web here are some questions to think about: What did each civilization use math for? How was math used for agriculture, buildings, calendars, or for creating world wonders? Name some Wonders created by each civilization? How was each Wonder created? What kind of math did the mathmaticians of old discover and are they applicable to our lives in the 21st century? Name some geometric figures used by the ancient civilizations, what do you think they were used for? What were some of their scientific achievements? Did the ancient civilizations create games based on math? What kinds of numeral patterns, representation, and symbols did each civilization create? A) Students will write daily journals of what they have discovered for each of their civilizations for a week. i) each journal will included discovered detailed information on: a)math equations b)number patterns c)inventions/creations d)architecture e)games e)science/scientist B)Students will compare and constrast each civilizations usage of math and take notes in their journals C) Students will then type their information and share their discovery with the rest of the class 3) Math model During their research, students will come across different architectural, mathmatical, and scientific models. Students will pick a model and either reillustrate the model or create a mini model using clay, mud, etc... A) include what was the model used for? Each student within the group is responsible for one reillustration or model. At the end, their should be three models or reillustration per group. 4) Presentation : Students will share their information with the classroom. They should have their journal, typed information, and recreation of image or model.  Back to the top Resources Needed History & Math books computers classroom notes journal drawing paper color pencils clay-model mud-model carboard-model dough-for model links   The Ancient Aztecs Babylonian Mathematics Mathematical games and recreations The foundations of Greek Geometry Archimedes Building the Pyramids Mayan Life The History of Algebra Archimedes Invention Counting in Babylon Mayan math The history of plumbing Ancient Egyptian mathematics Daily life of Ancient Greece Mayan math The influence of Roman Architecture & Engineering Ancient Greece: Science and Technology Facts Greek Astrology Mesopotamia History The roman empire Ancient Greek Military technology Math History Theme page Mesopotamian mathematics The 7 Ancient Wonders of the World Ancient Rome daily Life Math History Topics Index Roman Architecture The Scientific Method Arabic mathematics Mathematical Discovery of the Planets Rome  Back to the top Evaluation Process Rubric   Product Rubric  Back to the top Conclusion Congratulations, you have successfully researched and recreated math models. You have saved the world but don't stop researching the important uses of math. Practice math everyday and educate the world, let your families know how important math is and how ancient civilization used and practiced math everyday of their lives.   Back to the top Credits & References Images: google.com  Back to the top