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=Grade 8 Social Studies - Sample Learning Experiences=

**Civilization**

 * This is a game-based learning project that is based around the computer game “Civilization III”. Students play the game, while learning about civilizations, and problem solving to be successful in the game**.

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 * = **Learning Experience** ||= **Student Sample** ||= **Teacher Files** ||= **Support Files** ||
 * [[file:8SS_CivLE.doc]] || **Template for //Diary of a Leader//**

**Ancient Egypt Virtual Museum**

 * This is a way for students to demonstrate what they have learned through out the cluster on Ancient Egypt. Students will use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a museum with walk through galleries.**


 * = **Learning Experience** ||= **Student Sample** ||= **Teacher Files** ||= **Support Files** ||
 * [[file:8SS_AEMusLE.doc]] || **Template for** **Museum PowerPoint**

|| **Project Outline for Students** || **Create a Virtual Museum**
 * Student Sample**


 * Hanging Paintings in Your Museum**

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 * How To Build a Museum**

**Egyptian Religion Trading Cards**

 * Students will create a trading card for one Egyptian god or goddess.**

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 * = **Learning Experience** ||= **Student Sample** ||= **Teacher Sample** ||= **Support Files** ||
 * [[file:8SS_EgyRelLE.doc]] || **Sample Student Notes**

**Oh My Greek Gods!!!**

 * Students will describe the importance of Greek myths in Ancient Greek culture by creating a commercial.**


 * = **Learning Experience** ||= **Student Sample** ||= **Teacher Sample** ||= **Support Files** ||
 * [[file:8SS_OhMyLE.doc]] ||  ||   ||   ||

**Chicken Mummies**

 * Studying the methods of Egyptian Mummification. Creating a video for the class wiki for all to enjoy.**

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 * = **Learning Experience** ||= **Student Sample** ||= **Teacher Sample** ||= **Support Files** ||
 * [[file:8SS_ChMummiesLE.doc]] || View a student-created video