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CHW 3M1 – Culminating Task: Magazine - Researching an Ancient Civilization
While historical events are unique, they are often driven by
similar, repeated forces. In telling the history of our world, this
course has paid special attention to several significant and
recurring themes. These themes have been presented to show
that around the world, people are more alike then they realize.
Throughout history, humans have confronted similar obstacles,
have struggled to achieve similar goals, and continually have
strived to better themselves and the world around them. Your
Culminating Task will allow you to examine in depth another
civilization that was not covered in class this semester and explore
its role in the history of our world.
For your project, you will choose one civilization from the
following list of ancient peoples. You will then be responsible for conducting a
paramount of research and presenting it in the form of a full-magazine that will
include several components. You must report to your teacher the civilization you
have chosen before beginning your project.
You may choose from the following list of Ancient Civilizations:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Rome
Africa
India
China
Japan
6) South America (Mayan, Incan, Aztecs)
Romulus and Remus: The founders of Ancient
Rome suckling a wolf.
Time will be provided in class, however, it is your responsibility to conduct your research
and work on your project also on your own time. Your teacher will be meeting with you
on several occasions for one-on-one conferences to monitor your progress and to assist
you throughout your project. Several deadlines will be posted to help you stay on task.
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PART I – The Articles (60 Marks) App, K&U, T&I, Com RUBRIC
In 1200-1500 words (minimum 5 – maximum 7 pages total) you will present a
minimum of 3 properly researched and documented articles (approximately 400-500
words minimum each article) in your magazine that will describe some of the
enduring legacies of the civilization you have chosen – why is it important? What affect
has it had on modern society? What long term affects may they have had on the world
and future generations?
Civilizations should possess some of the following
characteristics:
a) Centralized Government
b) Agricultural Intensification
c) Specialization in Occupations
d) Class Structure
e) Merchants and Trade
f) Development of Science and Writing
g) State Religion
Using your notes from Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and
Ancient Greece as your model, construct a minimum of THREE well researched articles
that clearly captures that the people you have chosen, developed into a sophisticated
and advanced civilization whose citizens were talented and skilled. Choose several
characteristics to prove your point and be sure to use proper paragraph form (i.e.
Introduction, body, conclusion).
Your articles should be able to paint a picture of what life was like for your ancient
peoples and can include various formats. You must include at least 3 of the following:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
An article on a major news event/issue of the time.
A letter to the editor.
An advice column.
Fashion Report.
Food Review + Recipe.
Political News.
Life in the City.
Miscellaneous/Other?
Feel free to add to the overall aesthetics of your magazine by including
cartoons/comic strips, advertisements, classified ads and various graphics
and pictures to enhance your overall presentation.
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PART II – Magazine Supporting Materials (90 Marks)
a) The Time Line (10 Marks) Application
While history is the story of people, it is also the examination of when events occurred.
Keeping track of the order of historical events will help you to better retain and
understand material. You will be responsible for producing a graphic time line
charting the development of the civilization you have chosen. Your time line
should include significant events, discoveries, occurrences, etc. that happened during the
history of your chosen peoples. Feel free to use graphics such as pictures or images to
assist in the aesthetics of your time line. Take careful note to ensure that dates are
accurate and presented chronologically.
b) The Bibliography (10
Marks) Application
All resources utilized during the
research of your project must be
properly documented and recorded.
For your report, standard APA style
format should be used. Proper format
will be taken up in class. The
bibliography must be included at the
end of your report. Make sure to
cite your resources throughout
your magazine.
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c) The Term List (15 Marks) Knowledge and Understanding
You will be responsible for providing a TERM LIST made up of a minimum
of 30 KEY TERMS and their definitions that are
pertinent to the study of your civilization. The TERMS
should be important and relevant to your research and
should help to outline key ideas and concepts. TERMS
should be referred to in your magazine at least once.
TERMS can include key events (wars, battles, etc),
scientific/cultural developments, specific items, etc.
d) The Advertisements (10 Marks) Knowledge and
Understanding
You must complete a minimum of 3 advertisements
throughout your magazine. Advertisements must
demonstrate knowledge of your civilization and show some creativity and
originality. It should be clearly evident what exactly the product or service it is
that you are selling or trying to market. Attempt to use eye-catching images and
catchy phrases and modern marketing techniques and strategies. Picture/images
used can be counted as part of your Photo Album.
e) Important People/Mini-Bio’s (20 Marks) Thinking and Inquiry
You must also include a miniature biography of key figures from your
chosen civilization (MINIMUM = 5 INDIVIDUALS). Biographical information
should include that individual’s significance and importance to the development of
your civilization. Important people can include political leaders, warriors, gods,
scientists, artists, religious figures, inventors, etc. If possible, provide pictures
along with each biography (which can go towards your photo album). Each
biography should be at least half a page in length (typed, single-space) and can
include items such as contributions, legacy, things they are most noted for.
f) The Photo Album (25 Marks) Communication
Each magazine must include a “photo album” made up of photos/pictures/images
that are pertinent and significant to your civilization. You
must have a minimum of at least 20
images/pictures that can be downloaded off clipart
or the internet or photocopied out of printed
resources. Each picture must have a brief written
explanation describing what the image/picture is of and its
significance to the study of your civilization.
Images/pictures can be used in articles or advertisements
to help add to the visual effect of your piece. One of your
images/pictures MUST be a map outlining the geography
and location of your chosen civilization in relation to the
world or the continent it is found on. Your pictures should
be located throughout your magazine and should be used
to supplement your articles and advertisements. Be
creative with this section and feel free to include anything
of relevance that may enhance your overall presentation.
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SPECS – Helpful Hints
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Magazine articles must be typed, using either size 12-14 font, and only TIMES NEW
ROMAN, ARIAL, or COURIER style font.
• Magazine must be submitted in a duotang/report cover.
• Include a table of contents and a cover page.
• Your title page must include the following information:
o Title of Civilization
o Your Name
o Date Submitted
o Course Code – CHW 3M1
o Name of teacher project is submitted to
* Due to the timing of Final Exams and time required to mark projects, LATE
ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES AND STUDENTS
NOT HANDING IN PROJECTS WILL RECEIVE A MARK OF ZERO.
DEADLINES
ITEM COMPLETED
DUE DATE
OVERALL DUE DATE:
CHECKED/COMMENT
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CULMINATING TASK – ANCIENT CIVILIZATION EVALUATION
Name: _________________________________________________
Civilization Chosen: _______________________________________
PART I – The Articles (60 Marks) App, K&U, T&I, Com RUBRIC
CRITERIA
LEVEL 0
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
Accurate for the
most part’ some
important
information is not
accurate.
Adequate
recognition of
historical
significance;
Some evidence to
support purpose of
article.
All information
historically
accurate’ most is
relevant to the
topic.
Very good
recognition of
historical
significance; solid
evidence to
support purpose of
article.
LEVEL 4
TOTAL
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Using
historically
accurate
information
-Historical
Analysis
-Evidence to
support article
purpose or
argument being
made
Use of historical
information not
passable.
Demonstrated
analysis skill not
passable;
Support
demonstrated is
not passable.
Limited use of
accurate
information.
Little evidence
used to support
article purpose
0-7
MARKS
7.5 8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5 11
11.5
All information is
historically
accurate and
relevant.
Thorough and
perceptive
recognition,
significance;
Excellent support
of purpose of
article.
12
14
13
15
/15
THINKING AND INQUIRY
Articles
contain clear
purpose, and
successfully
summarizes
research
findings.
No thesis
statement in
introduction and
conclusion not
present/consiste
nt with facts
presented
Thesis
statement of
limited clarity
and conclusion
has limited
connection to
facts presented.
0-7
7.5 8
8.5
MARKS
Thesis
statement
mostly clear and
adequate
conclusion;
consistent with
some key facts
9
9.5
10
Introduction
establishes
thesis clearly
and good
conclusion;
consistent with
most key facts.
10.5 11
11.5
Introduction
clearly states a
strong thesis
and sound
conclusion; fully
supportable.
12
14
13
15
/15
COMMUNICATION
Overall
aesthetics of
magazine;
Articles
written in
present tense
and
magazine/
newspaper
style
Overall aesthetics
not passable;
Articles not written
in correct format.
Overall aesthetics
of magazine is
limited; Articles
not written in
present tense;
Articles not written
using magazine/
newspaper style
0-7
7.5 8
8.5
Not interesting or
convincing;
Sources not
evident or properly
credited
Evidence of
research not
passable; use of
language not
passable
Limited interest
and
persuasiveness;
Limited use of
footnotes and
bibliography to
credit sources.
Quality and
quantity of
evidence limited;
sequence is weak;
limited use of
proper spelling
grammar and
sentence structure
0-7
7.5 8
8.5
MARKS
Overall aesthetics
of magazine is
somewhat
effective; Articles
are somewhat
written in present
tense; Articles are
somewhat written
using magazine/
newspaper style
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9.5
10
Overall aesthetics
of magazine
effective; Articles
are written in
present tense;
Articles are written
using magazine/
newspaper style
10.5 11
11.5
Overall aesthetics
of magazine is
extremely
effective; Articles
are extremely
convincing and
always written in
present tense; This
looks like a real
magazine/
newspaper
12
14
13
15
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APPLICATION
Persuasiveness
and interest;
use of footnotes
and bibliography
to credit sources
All Articles
present research
findings;
Effective use of
language.
MARKS
Persuasiveness
and interesting in
some key parts;
Footnotes and
bibliography used;
sources adequate.
Good quantity;
quality and
sequence of
evidence is
adequate;
adequate use of
spelling, grammar
and sentence
structure weak at
times
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9.5
10
Persuasive and
interesting in all
key parts;
Adequate sources
used; all sources
well credited.
Good quantity and
quality of evidence
used; sequence
mostly logical;
spelling and
grammar used
well; sentence
structure awkward
at times
Totally interesting
and persuasive;
Excellent sources
used; all sources
well credited.
Quality and
quantity are
sound; sequence
logical; spelling
grammar and
sentence structure
all used effectively.
10.5 11
11.5
12 13
14 15
/15
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PART II – Supporting Materials (90 Marks)
SECTION – Criteria Description
The Time Line (10 Marks)
Application
Mark
- dates are accurate, events presented in chronological order,
graphics used to assist in aesthetics, evidence of research,
proper format used, sufficient number of events/occurrences
listed, relevance/significance of events shown.
The Bibliography (10 Marks)
Application
- all sources listed, proper APA bibliographic style used, typed
and included at back of magazine, sources used in report (no
padding).
The Term List (15 Marks) Knowledge
and Understanding
- minimum of 30 terms presented, evidence of research,
relevance/significance of terms listed, definitions accurate,
proper spelling used, knowledge of topic evident,
understanding of terms usage in relation to civilization is clear.
The Advertisements (10 Marks)
Knowledge and Understanding
- advertisements demonstrate knowledge of specific
civilization, content is accurate and plausible, ad shows
evidence of creativity and originality, ad is eye-catching and
uses effective marketing strategies, clearly evident what
product/service is being sold/marketed
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9
0
9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
10
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14
15
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10
Important People/Mini-Bio’s (20
Marks) Thinking and Inquiry
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20
The Photo Album (25 Marks)
Communication
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
- minimum of 5 biographies completed, picture of individual
provided, evidence of research, relevance/significance of
individual chosen evident, biographical information listed,
importance of individual to development of civilization is clear,
half page minimum each met.
- minimum of 20 pictures/images included, MAP included as
one of the images, descriptions/explanations beside each
picture/image included, Photos are in colour, pictures/images
convey message/information and enhance overall
presentation, relevance/significance of each picture/image
evident, authenticity and accuracy of picture/image,
pictures/images neatly secured to page, aesthetics, quality of
pictures/images chosen.
Comments:
Application
Time Line (10) +
Bibliography (10)
Knowledge and
Understanding
Term List (15) +
Advertisements (10)
/20
/25
Thinking and
Inquiry
Important People/
Mini-Bio’s (20)
/20
Communication
Photo Album (25)
/25