Social Studies Project – Due Wednesday, November 18th
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Each student will complete an individual project related to an ancient civilization that can be
found in our textbook.
Each student will choose something about an ancient civilization to research. Choices include
but are not limited to: a person, a place, an object, an area, a god, ancient writing such as
hieroglyphics, a time period, a class system, or other practices of an ancient civilization. If you
have an idea other than those listed above please speak to me about it.
After researching your topic, you must provide a presentation of some type to display your
information. This can include:
 Costume/speech (This is only available to those who choose a person. Dress as
that character and present a speech to the class as if you were that person
telling about yourself. You will turn in your speech.
 Poster – should include a title, pictures/graphics, and captions that tell about
the topic.
 Diagram – clearly labeled, detailed information about the process or item that is
being described.
 Mural or wall painting (can use for hieroglyphics.)
 Banner (This can be used for a timeline. Timelines must include 10 – 12 events
that use pictures/graphics and a description of the events)
 Tri-fold display (Must include both pictures or graphics and captions of
information.)
 Scroll (This is acceptable for those working with ancient writing)
 Model/Sculpture – information about the item you have modeled should be
typed or neatly handwritten and turned in to the teacher. (1 – 2 pages)
 Puppets or paper dolls with a typed story. The story must be about an ancient
civilization and contain the dialogue that is exchanged between the characters.
 Display cube (Each of the six sides should have a picture/graphic and 3 – 5
sentences of factual information printed or typed neatly on it. You may use a
cardboard box, but please wrap it in a solid color paper so that no words or
advertisements are showing beneath your work).
 An ORIGINAL PowerPoint Presentation
 Other suggestions are welcome. It must be some type of VISUAL presentation
to be accepted. Please get prior approval from me before you begin a
different type of project.
To choose your topic, I would suggest looking through your textbook. You may also get ideas from the
internet, as long as it is something that is covered in our book. Choose something YOU want to know
more about. This will make the project a FUN learning experience not just something you will have to
do.
You are not limited to these topics, but these are just some ideas:
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Pyramids, temples, tombs (diagrams, models, etc.)
Mummies (make a model, research and diagram mummification process)
Use hieroglyphics to design an ancient Egyptian scroll.
Make a model of the Rosetta stone and explain the story behind it.
Make a banner or a wall painting showing an aspect of an ancient civilization in detail.
Make a model of a queen’s headdress or a pharaoh’s crown.
Make a model of ancient jewelry, pottery, or baskets. Explain the process and materials used to
make the item from that time period.
Make an ancient board game and explain how to play it.
Write a children’s book about an ancient civilization.
Make a model of the Sphinx and explain its history.
Make a model of an irrigation system.
Make a model or drawing of the Valley of the Kings.
Make a trifold display showing ancient civilization at work or play.
Make a trifold display about a person, place, or thing you have researched.
Choose a time period and make a timeline depicting 10 – 12 important events that occurred
during that time. Timelines should include pictures/graphics and captions describing the event.
Remember: You will have to present your topic to the class. You will have to tell about your topic while
presenting your visual aid to the class. When designing your visual presentation or writing your
information please remember – NEATNESS COUNTS!!!!
Oral presentation = 20 points
Written information/Summary = 20 points
Visual Project = 60 points (Remember – neatness counts!)
Because of the mid-term exam a nine weeks exam will not be given. The project will take the place of
the nine weeks exam which counts as 15% of your average for the nine weeks.
I will take students to the library for research on Friday, Oct. 30 th. They can print pictures and
information in the library. The cost is 10 cents for a black and white page and 25 cents for a color
page. Students must have their money with them on that day to print.