NamesProject2014

=What's In a Name?=
 * 6th grade**




 * Fifth Rotation, 2013-2014**

1. the derivation of a word. 2. an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word. 3. the study of historical linguistic change, esp. as manifested in individual words.
 * etymology** et-y-mol-o-gy [et-uh-mol-uh-jee] –noun, plural -gies.

Who am I? Where and when did my names originate in the world?
 * Essential Questions:**

What is the etymology and meaning of my given names and surnames? What are some conventions in the origins of first names and surnames?
 * Big Ideas:**

How did I come to have the names that I have?

The Big 6 Processing Model makes solving information problems more effective and efficient.


 * ASSIGNMENT DOCUMENTS:**


 * Assignment:**


 * Assessment Rubric**


 * Graphic Organizer/Note Taking Form**


 * Parent Letter**


 * Parent Interview Form**


 * Big 6**


 * Information requirements**

ONE: The meaning and etymology of one of your **given names** and one of your **surnames** (last name) TWO: Information about a well known person with your **given name** or **surname** THREE: ** Nicknames ** associated with **any of your names** and/or other nicknames by which you are known FOUR: Something about how you came to have your **given name** FIVE: Something special about one of your **given names** or **surnames** SIX: Your feelings about your **any of your names** or about something you learned in the interview


 * Recommended Resources:**

Parent interview (required)

Given Name - Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Given_name#Origin_of_given_names

Family Name @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_name

Spanish **Surnames** - Meanings & Origins @http://genealogy.about.com/cs/surname/a/spanish_names.htm

Behind the Name: a history and etymology of **first names** @http://www.behindthename.com/

The Internet **Surname** Database @http://www.surnamedb.com/

Behind the Name: a history and etymology of **surnames** @http://surnames.behindthename.com/

@http://www.mexicofile.com/hispanicapodosnicknamesprofessionaffectionandphysicalcharacteristics.htm
 * Hispanic Apodos (Nicknames)**: Profession, Affection, and Physical Characteristics

Appendix:Spanish **diminutives** of given names **(nicknames)** @http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Spanish_diminutives_of_given_names

GenealogyToday.com **Nicknames** @http://www.genealogytoday.com/genealogy/enoch/nicknames.html


 * Other tools:**


 * Google Drive** - to store photos and citations

iPad applications:
 * //**Safari browser**// (to access the project webpage and Google Drive document)
 * //**Photos/Camera Roll**// (to transfer photos from Google Drive for use in Keynote presentations)
 * **Doodle Buddy** (to create images and/or text for slideshow presentation)
 * //**Keynote**// (to create digital slideshows)
 * //**Camera**// (to save images of individual Keynote slides into Photos/Camera Roll)
 * //**Voicethread**// (to create final products - online narrated slideshows for easy sharing)

@http://citationmachine.net/
 * Son of Citation Machine** – generate individual citations


 * Mr. Feeley models **

Models of completed notes (graphic organizer) and completed parent interview:

Model of Google Drive notes citations photos and photo credits

Click HERE to access Mr. Feeley's model voicethread. media type="custom" key="25225268" ==

Students (Rotation 5):
Chauncey and Penelope Monday gym Penelope iPad 16 Chauncey iPad 17
 * Computer 13**

Myrna and Sarai Monday gym Myrna iPad 20 Sarai iPad 19
 * Computer 15**

Daniel and Balal Monday gym Daniel iPad 28 Belal iPad 29
 * Computer 16**

Students (Rotation 4):
Manuel and Lizbeth Monday Manuel @https://voicethread.com/share/5568640/ Lizbeth @https://voicethread.com/share/5594503/
 * Computer 1**

Camila and Zion Friday Camila @https://voicethread.com/share/5585325/ Zion
 * Computer 2**

Salvador and Michaelangelo Friday Salvador https://voicethread.com/share/5580951/ Michaelangelo https://voicethread.com/share/5580966/
 * Computer 3**

Jesse G. and Angel Monday Jesse @https://voicethread.com/share/5598881/ Angel
 * Computer 5**

Isam and Melina Friday Isam @https://voicethread.com/share/5585315/ Melina @https://voicethread.com/share/5568621/
 * Computer 6**

Jesus and Adela Monday Jesus @https://voicethread.com/share/5572948/ Adela @https://voicethread.com/share/5598214/
 * Computer 7**

Erick and Johan Friday Johan @https://voicethread.com/share/5568653/ Erick @https://voicethread.com/share/5594364/
 * Computer 9**

Melanie and Angeline Friday Melanie @https://voicethread.com/share/5585647/ Angeline @https://voicethread.com/share/5594353/
 * Computer 10**

Chloe and Alejandra H. Monday Alejandra @https://voicethread.com/share/5585335/ Chloe @https://voicethread.com/share/5564469/
 * Computer 11**

Jesse Martinez Monday
 * Computer 13**

Bridget and Nathaniel Friday Bridget @https://voicethread.com/share/5568530/ Nathaniel @https://voicethread.com/share/5606098/
 * Computer 14**

Francisco and Robert Monday Robert @https://voicethread.com/share/5564273/ Francisco
 * Computer 16**