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): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: