“Iceman” Summative Assessment

Mr. Wiegand/Mr. Griffith: 6^th Grade Social Studies

Objective:

To demonstrate understanding of archaeology vocabulary, comprehension of basic human needs, and application of facts vs. speculations while analyzing the Iceman’s culture.

Time Table: Final Draft Due Wednesday October 12^th (Typed)

Date	Steps to be Completed	Homework
Friday October 7	Steps 1, 2, 3	Review & Organize Notes
Monday October 10	Step 4	Step 5
Tuesday October 11	Steps 6 & 7	Step 7

Step 1: Archaeology Speculations

Directions: Click on the link below and answer the following questions by analyzing the pictures from the website.

http://www.hominides.com/html/ancetres/otzi.htm

1. What does it look like?

Describe its color, size, and shape

2. Where was it found?

Type of climate, surrounding soil/rock, how shallow or deep

3. What could it have been used for?

4. How old could it be?

Your best speculation (pick one) in years

1-10 11-20 21-50 51-75 76-100 101-200 201-500 501-1000 over 1000

5. What do you think this artifact is?

Step 2: Reading Comprehension Iceman Facts

Directions: Click on the link below and answer the following questions by reading the article from the website.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi_the_Iceman

1. Who discovered the “Iceman?”

2. What continent was he discovered in?

3. What mountain range was he discovered in?

4. What was the date he was discovered?

5. Why are these all considered “Facts?”

6. Write 2 other interesting Facts:

Step 3: Reading Comprehension Iceman Facts/Speculations

Directions: Click on the links below and answer the questions by reading the articles from the websites.

http://www.mummytombs.com/otzi/occupation.htm

1. What are 2 facts about Otzi that led to the speculation his occupation was a herdsman?

http://www.mummytombs.com/otzi/occupation.htm

2. What are 2 pieces of equipment discovered with Otzi?

3. What is 1 speculation made about each piece of equipment?

http://www.mummytombs.com/otzi/clothing.htm

4. What are 2 pieces of clothing discover with Otzi?

5. What is 1 fact about each piece of clothing?

Step 4: Speculation about Otzi’s Death

Directions: Click on the links below and answer the following questions by reading the articles from the websites.

http://www.mummytombs.com/otzi/theories.htm

1. There are 6 theories about how Otzi died. Which do you believe? Give 2 reasons why you believe in your choice and 1 reason for the other theories why you do not believe them.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/01/0115_020115iceman.html

2. How did Otzi die according to this article?

3. Why do you believe or not believe this speculation? Give 1 reason.

Step 5: Rough Draft

Directions: Right a 2-paragraph rough draft about Otzi. Answer the following questions:

Title:

1^st Paragraph:

--What are 5 facts about Otzi?

--Provide specific examples

2^nd Paragraph:

--Make 5 speculations about Otzi’s culture based on research

--Provide specific examples about Elements of Culture

Step 6: Peer/Teacher Conference

Directions: Use the following guide to conference with a peer or teacher on your 2-paragraphs.

Title: Yes No

Creative Yes No

On Topic Yes No

1^st Paragraph:

Topic Sentence Yes No

5 Facts Yes No

Facts All Accurate Yes No

Specific Examples Yes No

Examples on Topic Yes No

Closing Sentence Yes No

2^nd Paragraph:

Topic Sentence Yes No

5 Speculations Yes No

Speculations All Accurate Yes No

Specific Examples Yes No

Examples on Topic Yes No

Closing Sentence Yes No

Other Suggestions:

Step 7: Final Draft (typed)

Directions: Revise and edit your rough draft. Type the final draft.

Due: Wednesday October 12^th