Contributor’s Name: Bill Chemnick
Attached are documents from our Discovery cycle. The cycle was based on William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies. Over the course of the cycle study, we read the novel and connected it to events in history (Native American history, Salem Witch Trials). We also learned about American geography and geology. For our final project, we did a Mock Trial Program where we put the antagonist, Jack Merridew on trial for Simon’s wrongful death.
Theme:
Geared Towards eighth,ninth
Curriculum: Curriculum – English,Curriculum – Social Studies
Tags: Social Studies,Middle School
Kick off: Discovery Scavenger Hunt
Seminar Title: Three Sovereigns for Sarah (PBS miniseries on Salem Witch Trials)
Group Initiative: Lava River
Project: Mock Trial Project
Discussion Topics: Witch Hunts; Bullying; Id, Ego and Superego; Justice
Outside Opportunity: YMCA High Ropes Course
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Social Studies,Middle School