History’s Mysteries
What are those mysterious statues on Easter Island? Why was there several severed feet that showed up on a beach in British Columbia? Does Area 51 actually exist? For this project, we will uncover unsolved mysteries in the world. As we attempt to do this, we will create videos that showcase this mystery.
Essential Questions:
Why are mysteries so enthralling?
How do we search for the truth in our collective pasts?
What you will be learning:
You will learn how to improve on your fictional writing. Using sensory details and a lot of plot structure, you will create a mystery. Additionally, you will research topics using primary sources as well as secondary sources.
History Concepts:
1. You will create a mystery short story. (individually).
2. Household item photo reenactment with your team of researchers on uncovering your mystery.
3. Research outline of your history topic. (individually)
* Challenge Option* “Decoded” episode of your mystery
What are those mysterious statues on Easter Island? Why was there several severed feet that showed up on a beach in British Columbia? Does Area 51 actually exist? For this project, we will uncover unsolved mysteries in the world. As we attempt to do this, we will create videos that showcase this mystery.
Essential Questions:
Why are mysteries so enthralling?
How do we search for the truth in our collective pasts?
What you will be learning:
You will learn how to improve on your fictional writing. Using sensory details and a lot of plot structure, you will create a mystery. Additionally, you will research topics using primary sources as well as secondary sources.
History Concepts:
- Nazca Geoglyphs
- Easter Island
- SS Ourang Medan
- Severed Foot Beach in British Columbia
- The City of Atlantis
- Stonehenge
- The Terracotta Warriors
- Rongorongo
- Wollemi National Park
- Machu Picchu
- Lost City of Tanis
- Bermuda Triangle
- Big Foot
- El Dorado
1. You will create a mystery short story. (individually).
2. Household item photo reenactment with your team of researchers on uncovering your mystery.
3. Research outline of your history topic. (individually)
* Challenge Option* “Decoded” episode of your mystery