Description: Rubric, teacher instructions and student instructions for creating a travel brochure
to ancient Egypt. Students are required to consider what would be of interest to modern day
travellers when they consider this trip into the past. Assignment is matched with overall and
specific ministry expectations.
TIME TRAVEL BROCHURE RUBRIC
Date:
Name:
Categories/
Criteria
Expectations
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Knowledge/
Understanding
-information is limited in
terms of clarity, conciseness
and accuracy
-information is somewhat
clear, concise and accurate
-information is clear,
concise and accurate
-information reflects a high
degree of clarity, conciseness
and accuracy
-some facts missing
-few facts are missing
-identifies relationships
between concepts
-demonstrates
understanding of
relationships between
concepts eg. between
economic and social forces
-demonstrates some ability
to make appropriate
selections based on:
Relevance to topic;
reliability; variety of
perspectives; degree of bias
-makes appropriate
selections based on:
Relevance to topic;
reliability; variety of
perspectives; degree of bias
-many facts missing
-has difficulty
identifying relationships
between concepts
Thinking/
Inquiry
-has difficulty making
appropriate selections based
on: Relevance to topic;
reliability; variety of
perspectives; degree of bias
-creative thinking skills have
been utilized with limited
effectiveness
Communication
Application
-not missing any facts
-creative thinking skills
have been utilized with
moderate effectiveness
-creative thinking skills
have been utilized with
considerable effectiveness
-use of language conventions
is limited ie. errors in spelling
and/or grammar interfere with
communication
-use of language
conventions is inconsistent
ie. errors in spelling and/or
grammar may detract
-use of language
conventions is accurate and
effective; ie. few errors in
spelling and/or grammar
-demonstrates limited
awareness of purpose for
which, and audience to
whom, research results will
be communicated
-demonstrates some
awareness of purpose for
which, and audience to
whom, research results will
be communicated
-demonstrates awareness of
purpose for which, and
audience to whom, research
results will be
communicated
-layout/organization of
brochure is ineffective
-layout/organization of
brochure is somewhat
effective
-layout/organization of
brochure is considerably
effective
-visual material depicts the
theme
with some accuracy
-visual material depicts the
theme with considerable
accuracy
-transfers concepts to new
contexts to some degree
-transfers concepts to new
contexts effectively
-visual material does not
accurately depict the theme
-has difficulty transferring
concepts to new contexts
-demonstrates insightful
understanding of relationships
between concepts
-makes the most appropriate
selections based on: Relevance
to topic; reliability; variety of
perspectives; degree of bias
-creative thinking skills have
been utilized with a high degree
of effectiveness
-use of language conventions is
accurate, effective, and
virtually error-free
-demonstrates a sophisticated
awareness of purpose for
which, and audience to whom,
research results will be
communicated
-layout/organization of
brochure is extremely effective
-visual material depicts the
theme in a thoroughly accurate
manner
-transfers concepts to new
contexts insightfully
CULMINATING ACTIVITY - EGYPT
TIME TRAVEL BROCHURE
Expectations:
Overall expectations:
COV.01 Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a variety of communities from
prehistory to the sixteenth century
CHV.01 Evaluate the contributions of selected individuals and groups to the development of
legal, political, and military traditions
CHV.02 Evaluate the contributions of selected individuals and groups to the development of
artistic, intellectual, and religious traditions
CHV.03 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between individuals, groups and
authority in different societies and periods to the sixteenth century
HIV.01 Demonstrate an ability to locate, select, and organize information from a variety of
sources
HIV.03 Communicate opinions based on effective research clearly and concisely
HIV.04 Demonstrate an ability to think creatively, manage time efficiently, and work effectively
in independent and collaborative study
Specific expectations:
CC2.01 Identify forces that tended to reinforce stability and continuity (eg. established religious
beliefs, traditional family roles, administrative bureaucracies)
CH2.01 Identify selected individuals and groups who made significant contributions to the
development of artistic forms (eg. Palaeolithic artists, medieval architects)
CH2.03 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of significant individuals or groups in the
development of world religious traditions (eg. shamanistic figures, Siddhartha Gautama, Jesus
Christ)
SE1.03 Demonstrate an understanding of women=s social roles in early and more complex
societies (eg. childbearer, educator, Akeeper of the hearth@)
SE2.01 Assess the diverse forms of economic organization that existed prior to the sixteenth
century (eg. agriculture, trade, cottage industry)
HI1.02 Conduct organized research, using a variety of methods and forms
HI1.03 Organize research findings, using a variety of methods and forms
HI3.03 Express opinions and conclusions clearly, articulately, and in a manner that respects the
opinions of others
HI4.01 Demonstrate an ability to think creatively in reaching conclusions about both assigned
questions and issues and those conceived independently
HI4.02 Use a a variety of time-management strategies effectively
HI4.03 Identify career possibilities related to the study of history (eg. researcher, archivist,
teacher, journalist, writer)
Culminating Activity: Egypt Travel Brochure
Teacher Reference Page
This culminating activity consists of researching, designing, and creating an Ancient Egypt travel
brochure. The finished product will be a guide to things to see and do (and not do) while one is a
tourist in Ancient Egypt. Some library research time would be beneficial as well as showing
students examples of modern 3-part fold-over travel brochures. Consider using 3 class periods to
work on this activity and then set a due date.
Prior Knowledge:
-where to look for information, obtaining that information, and how to discriminate between
useful and non-useful, bias and fact. (This may be covered in a teacher-librarian lesson)
-Ancient Egyptian social history that has already been covered in class
The Task:
1. This is an individual assignment.
2. You will need one sheet of 11 x 17 paper for each student.
3. Book some time in the library or computer lab for research purposes.
4. Students should be introduced to the purpose of travel brochures. Use modern examples to
illustrate your points.
5. Introduce the assignment sheet and review it with the students. Clarify any points that the
students do not understand. Explain that this brochure is for the modern traveller, but the
traveller will be going back in time to ancient Egypt. There are no modern means of
transportation or modern conveniences for the traveller once they have crossed the border into
Egypt.
6. Inform students that tour companies depend upon their brochures to entice travellers over to
their companies therefore the finished product must follow language conventions and the
visuals must be attractive. The teacher has to decide if the brochure must be word processed or
if a handwritten brochure will be accepted. There must be items in the brochure, which may
be combined with other items rather than a collection of items with no connection to each
other. Consider brainstorming ideas to add to the Consider including list on the assignment
sheet.
7. This activity will be evaluated using the attached Rubric. A numerical mark may be assigned.
Culminating Activity - Ancient Egypt - Travel Brochure
Task:
 Each student will research, design, and create a travel brochure for Ancient Egypt as if it
was a destination point for modern travellers. This will be a 3 part fold over brochure using
11 x 17 paper.
 As you are offering a service to customers, and you need to make money, all of the
information contained in your brochure must be accurate and well researched. Consider the
aspects and lifestyles of Ancient Egypt that would be of interest to the modern-day traveller
when you are designing your brochure. Prices should not be included in this brochure as
some objects from Ancient Egypt are priceless.
Your brochure must have:
-a cover with title and creative company name
-a map of Ancient Egypt (because people like to know where they are going - use
modern maps to help you determine distances
-a description of the geographic region
-the influence of the Nile River
-reference to class differences
-the role of women
-tips for travellers
-popular souvenirs and where to buy them
-correct conventions of English language
-colour/visuals
Consider including:
-sites to visit
-tour packages
-foods to eat
-traditions to follow
-forms of transportation (nothing modern)
Evaluation: See Travel Brochure Rubric
Due Date: