ANCIENT LANDS PROJECT
*OVERVIEW
Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social
structures of the early civilizations of an ancient culture of their choice. It can be any
ancient culture in the world, but it must have been a culture that was in place by 500
BCE. Each component of this project will have a different due date, which will be on the
website calendar as well as listed below. Only five students can work with one culture,
so reserve your favorite today!
Ancient Lands culture selections due by March 25, 2015
*COMPONENTS
1) Research Report—40 points—due APRIL 27, 2015
Start by researching your civilization. Fill the provided pages with facts about geography,
politics, economy, religion, and social structure. It is not necessary to write them in paragraph
form. Turn in a report folder that includes:
*A five-paragraph report on your culture, including some of the areas from your
research.
* Hand drawn map, in full color, that includes the location in the world, physical
features,
and major cities. Title the map with the name of your culture and your
name. Make it the
cover of your report.
*Picture, hand drawn, of some aspect of your culture.
*Bibliography: Make sure you list sites, books, and other sources correctly.
2) Poster—10 points—due April 1, 2015
The poster is a 36” by 30” HORIZONTAL depiction of your culture. It can be a
scene set there, or an object, god, monument, etc. Paint the culture (Egypt, Israel, etc.)
name on the poster, and don’t forget to put your name on the back.
2) Float—15 points—due April 15, 2015
The float is a decorated shoe box that depicts a scene from your culture in three
dimensions. You can use paper, clay, figurines—whatever resources you can find.
Make sure all four sides are decorated as well as the top!
3) Minecraft Ancient Civilization—20 points—due April 27, 2015
You will work in a team of five students to build a replica of your ancient
civilization in Minecraft in a designated area. You must build five DIFFERENT
landmarks within the given boundaries. You will work together with your team to create
a cohesive representation of your civilization.
4) Artifact—15 points—due April 29, 2015
The artifact is a handmade object from that time. It can be a helmet, shield, vase,
jewelry, or tool. Weapons are discouraged. Your artifact should be big enough to cover
roughly 1/3 of your desk.
The culminating event will be APRIL 30 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ancient Lands
Research
Name _____________________________
Date ______________________________
Ancient Society______________ Time Period_______ BC to ______ BC
Chosen Role____________
Write facts about each section of your society on the lines provided.
GEOGRAPHY
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
DAILY LIFE: HOME, LANGUAGE, FOOD, CLOTHING, ROLES IN FAMILY
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
6. ____________________________________________________________________
7. ____________________________________________________________________
8. ____________________________________________________________________
9. ____________________________________________________________________
10. ________________________________________________________________________________
ACHIEVEMENTS: INVENTIONS, TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE, MATHEMATICS, ARCHITECTURE, ETC.
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
TOOLS AND WEAPONS
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT HISTORICAL EVENTS (INCLUDING YOUR CHOSEN TIME FRAME)
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, TRADE
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________
DUE DATES:
3/14
3/31
4/7
4/11
4/14
4/28
Culture selection, this page signed
Ancient Land POSTER due
Ancient Lands COMIC STRIP due
Ancient Lands FLOAT due
Ancient Lands ARTIFACT due
Ancient Lands RESEARCH REPORT due
ANCIENT LANDS PRESENTATION AT JFS OPEN HOUSE,
APRIL 30, 2015, 6pm-7pm
Students are requested to wear costumes from the
culture they studied.
Families are encouraged to attend!
Parent signature ______________________________________ date: _____________