Sixth Grade Civilization Project
“Design Your Own Museum Room”
Due: February 12, 2016
Select a civilization to research. Any civilization in your social studies book through chapter 16 will
qualify, but in order to encourage diversity, no more than two students may research one particular
dynasty or empire. Using library and Internet sources, you are to identify a minimum of 8 artifacts from
your chosen civilization that you would like to include in a museum room (or rooms) of your own
creation.
The artifacts will then be made (e.g., clay or cardboard), drawn to scale (resized if using website
pictures), and attractively displayed inside a box or on a sturdy board. Each item must be numbered on
the 3D model as well as listed (typed) on a separate sheet of paper with detailed information.
It is very important to choose artifacts that apply to your specific civilization. Make sure there is a variety
of items (do not, for example, include only pottery). Try to provide an aesthetically pleasing experience
for the “visitors” to your museum, such as adding tables or shelves to your room(s) to display the
artifacts. Also, you may want to check out a floor plan for a museum by searching online or planning a
visit to a museum in our area.
You must list all books and Internet resources in a bibliography. Include your name and civilization
somewhere on the 3D model and also at the top of your written notes. You will use those notes when
you take the class on a “tour” of your civilization.
Do your research, be creative, and have fun!
Ancient Civilization Project
Evaluation Form
Name __________________________
Civilization ______________________
3D model (40 points)
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Depicts museum room (10)
Contains 8 artifacts or more that represent highlights of featured civilization (20)
Artifacts aesthetically displayed and numbered (10)
Oral Report (20 points)
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Presentation (15)
Ability to answer questions about project and civilization (5)
Museum Notes (30 points)
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Notes numbered to correspond with each artifact (10)
Detailed information given about artifacts with approximate dates (20)
Bibliography (10 points)
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Resource book(s) (5)
Internet sources (5)
Additional points awarded or deducted
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Submitted project before due date (5)
Did not listen quietly or attentively to peer presentations (-
Percentage Grade:
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