Ancient Civilizations Research Project
Instructions:
1. Choose one of the following ancient civilizations to research:
Ancient
Ancient India
China
Ancient
Ancient
Greece
Rome
Ancient
The Maya
Egypt
The Incas
The Aztecs
The
The Nubians
Vikings
(Upper Nile,
Africa)
A teacher approved civilization
2. Research your ancient civilization using the headings on the attached planning sheets.
When planning and organizing ideas, remember to:
- write down the name of your source
-put the information into your own words
During week of April 27 to May 1st class time will be given to research and make notes.
All research must be completed by Monday, May 4th.
3. Students must draw a map of the region. The maps will be presented to the class. Map can be
political, physical, or thematic but it must include:
a. Which continent(s) it is on
b. Where the major civilization is located
c. What major bodies of water is nearby
d. If there are any major physical features (volcanoes, basins, mountains, etc.)
e. The map must be on a poster board, large enough for the class to see.
4. Students must make a timeline of 5 significant events that happened in their civilization.
a. Timeline must be either on a poster board or digital presentation (Prezi, etc.)
b. Include 5 significant events
c. Events include brief description
d. Must be presented to class.
5. Presentations will take place during the week of May 18 th. Students will need to sign up for a day.
6. Pick one of the items from the choices below.
Writing
Creative
Create a postcard
Poster (ad)
Mural: day in the life
Mosaic (cut paper or tile pieces)
Famous imposter (dress up and teach about
person)
Make a board game to teach
Make a sports game to teach
Make a dance to share
Build an ancient temple (digitally or handmade)
Cook food from culture; bring and share
Make a mask (culturally relevant)
Write a song
Write a play script
Narrative poem – three stanzas
Creative writing story
“matching game” with vocabulary and
definitions
Important person biography
Pamphlet or travel brochure
Crossword puzzle
Word search
Mad lib
ABC book or dictionary
Newspaper article
April 27th
28th
29th
30th
May 1st
Research Due
4th
5th
6th
Map of the Region due
11th
12th
13th
7th
8th
Timeline due
Play performance
14th
15th
Field Trip to movies
18th
19th
Kickball tournament (morning)
Kickball tournament (morning)
20th
21st
Last day/ Half Day
Homeroom parties
Tips for Success:
- READ! READ! READ! Get to a library! Search the internet for appropriate websites! The
more you inform yourself, the easier this will be and a lot more fun!
-Use both books and internet sites to locate information
-Good presenters don’t read off the screen. They add to what is already there, and engage the
audience by making eye contact.
-Follow the due date guidelines to stay on track!
Ancient Civilizations Project – RUBRIC
Level 4
Level 2
Level 1
·Most required areas were
covered in detail
·Some required areas
were covered.
·Few required areas were
covered.
Appropriate and
relevant pictures used
to support and enhance
the presentation
Appropriate and
relevant pictures used
to support and enhance
the presentation
-
-Sources were
included on
everything.
-
·Shows a thorough
understanding of the topic.
·Shows a considerable
understanding of the topic.
·Shows some
understanding of parts of
the topic.
·Answered questions
about content in their
presentation with
confidence and accuracy.
·Answered questions
during their presentation,
with considerable
knowledge.
Conventions
·Conventions (grammar,
spelling, punctuation) were
used correctly almost
always.
·Conventions (grammar,
spelling, punctuation) were
used correctly most of the
time.
·Several errors in writing
conventions (grammar,
spelling, punctuation)
·Many errors in writing
conventions (grammar,
spelling, punctuation)
Use of Class
·Came to class prepared
with needed materials, and
class time was always
used productively.
·Came to class prepared
with needed materials, and
was on task for most of the
class time provided.
·Needed some
encouragement to stay on
task and use time as
productively as possible.
·Rarely stayed on task.
Presentation
·All required areas were
covered in detail, in an
interesting and appealing
manner
Level 3
·Appropriate and
relevant pictures used
to support and enhance
the presentation
-
Understanding
of Content
Time
Sources were
included on
everything.
-
Pictures used were not
relevant or appropriate.
Sources were not
included.
Sources were
included on
everything.
·Partially answered
questions about content in
their presentation, with
some accuracy.
·Shows a limited
understanding of the topic.
·Needed assistance to
answer questions during
the presentation.
Ancient Civilizations Research Project
Student Planning Sheets
Name of Civilization:
Location, physical features, climate and time period that this civilization thrived
Physical Needs - Food, Homes, Clothing
Written Language:
Social Hierarchy, Family Roles, Education, Recreation/Sport):
Values & Beliefs (forms of worship, temples, and religion):
Inventions & Technological Advances (What did your civilization create? Compare technology
during the time of your civilization to today’s time!)
Significant Structures and Famous People from this civilization:
Anything Extra you would like to share (optional):
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Parents please tear off this section and return it to school with your
child tomorrow:
I have read through the Ancient Civilizations assignment expectations
and am aware of what my child is expected to complete.
Student’s Name:
Parent’s Signature: