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Sumerian City-State Civilization - In Class Project- Rubric
Blueprint – A neat, well-designed blueprint of project is presented
with the model of the civilization. Student carried out his/her duties
within the group and was focused on the task assigned.
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Model of Sumerian Civilization – Model includes all seven traits
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of a civilization, and items on the board are labeled neatly, clearly,
and accurately.
Model includes the following: River and irrigation system, crops
for a stable food supply, protection from neighbor attacks on city-state,
houses Ziggurat or temples for worship (religion), cultural arts
-usic, art, etc…, Language (system of writing for trade and keeping records),
Government - monarchy, Code of Laws, etc….Sumerian
technology (cuneiform, wheel, plow, arch, dikes/canals, etc…).
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Student actively participated in the group and worked cooperatively
with group members.
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Student followed through with his/her role in the group and was an
positive asset to the group.
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Presentation – Student participated in the presentation of the project.
Student clearly presented his/her ideas, and it was evident that student
understood the purpose of the project and the reason that each trait was
essential for the success of a civilization.
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Student was able to answer basic questions about the following:
Sumer, Mesopotamia, methods of protection from neighboring
communities, importance of an irrigation system, the physical
environment, Sumerian culture, religion, writing, and technological
advancements.
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