Ancient Civilization Gingerbread Build Time Line
Be sure to check timeline often since dates may change and additional information will be added.
10/17/13 Students begin researching an Ancient Civilization culture that interests them.
10/25/13 Notes and possible structures for the culture are submitted.
10/28/13 Groups must be solidified. Mrs. Cooke must approve any trading of groups by this date.
11/18/13 Individual members one page, single-spaced typed page with size 12 font on the structures researched.
Remember, no two members may submit the same structure.
Paper includes: Ancient Civilization Culture’s name, structure’s name, details about what the culture was used for,
and brief overview of significance of the culture.
11/18/13 Group decides which structure they will use. Members will begin researching structure size/dimensions and
calculate scale to be used. (1inch = 5 feet is an example of scale groups might consider)
Each member must write a paper using the information gathered. Keep in mind the 6 traits of writing. You will
be writing a rough draft, revise, edit, and final draft.
Each member should research in depth the structure. Groups members may share information but each person is
responsible for their paper’s content. Suggested items to include are:
- Background about your civilization
- Where is it located?
- When (years in use)
- Uses
- Who used it?
- What it’s made of?
- How did they build it?
- Significance to the civilization
- Interesting facts about the structure (design, architecture, decorations)
- Find and print out a map of present day and ancient times
11/26/13 Individual group member will submit their scale drawing of the structure they selected.
11/26/13 Groups will build structure to scale using file folders. (This will take 1-3 class periods plus possibly time at
home.)
Week of 12/2/13 groups will begin building their cardboard structure frame. Use your model to make a stronger
structure to build around. The gingerbread will be placed on this structure.
Students will bake the gingerbread at home and bring to school on 12/16.
Reports are due on 12/16; they must be typed, double spaced with no spelling or grammatical errors. Actual
gingerbread building of structures will be 12/17. It is advisable to have one parent per group to assist the group.
Standard 3: History: WORLD CULTURES/HISTORY- Understand
important historical events from ancient times through the Renaissance
Standard 1: Reading: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use knowledge
of the conventions of language and texts to construct meaning for a range of literary and informational texts for a
variety of purposes
Benchmark: 6.1.2: Use grade-appropriate online and print sources to research a topic
Benchmark: 6.2.3: Draw and support conclusions about information or ideas in a text
Social Studies rubric
Exceed
Met
Approaching
Research paper includes;
Research paper includes;
Research paper includes;
- Background about your
civilization
- Where is it located
- When (years in use)
- Uses
- Who used it
- What its made of
- How they built it
- Significance to the civilization
- Interesting facts about the
structure (design, architecture,
decorations)
- Pictures of the structure, printed
or drawn.
- Background about your
civilization
- Where is it located
- When (years in use)
- Uses
- Who used it
- What its made of
- How they built it
- Significance to the civilization
- Interesting facts about the
structure (design, architecture,
decorations)
- Background about your
civilization
- Where is it located
- When (years in use)
- Uses
- Who used it
- What its made of
- How they built it
- Significance to the civilization
Well Below
Research paper includes; 3 of
the following or less.
- Background about your
civilization
- Where is it located
- When (years in use)
- Uses
- Who used it
- What its made of
- How they built it
- Significance to the civilization