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Highlights of this project: This project can be used with any civilization. It provides choice between a traditional presentation method or an opportunity to use technology.

1 Highlights of this project: This project can be used with any civilization. It provides choice between a traditional presentation method or an opportunity to use technology. It provides students with an opportunity to practice research and presentation skills. It includes note-taking sheets to help student record / organize information. There is a version that applies to any modern civilization as well! Great for teachers who are teaching a split class! The following package includes assignment sheets for Egypt, Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Mayans, and Greeks. A You could also assign different groups different civilizations, have them present and then compare and contrast the different civilizations at the end! Same with present day countries!

2 Civilization Project Mayans For this assignment, you need to create one of the following: 1) An Interactive Poster 2) A Power Point Presentation 3) A Website using Weebly 4) A Video Your assignment needs to include the following information about the Mayans: Geography Government / Laws Writing / Education Art / Architecture Economy / Money Beliefs Time Period Technology (What did the invent, innovate, contribute) The Steps you will need to take to complete this assignment: Step 1: Research your civilization. Take notes under each heading. Use the note taking sheets provided to help you collect information. You will need to record your sources on the bottom of your note-taking sheets. Step 2: Organize your information Step 3: Create your Poster, Power Point Presentation, Video or Website; include visuals, citing the original sources. You will be marked using the attached rubric

3 Civilization Project Indus Valley For this assignment, you need to create one of the following: 1) An Interactive Poster 2) A Power Point Presentation 3) A Website using Weebly 4) A Video Your assignment needs to include the following information about the Indus Valley: Geography Government / Laws Writing / Education Art / Architecture Economy / Money Beliefs Time Period Technology (What did the invent, innovate, contribute) The Steps you will need to take to complete this assignment: Step 1: Research your civilization. Take notes under each heading. Use the note taking sheets provided to help you collect information. You will need to record your sources on the bottom of your note-taking sheets. Step 2: Organize your information Step 3: Create your Poster, Power Point Presentation, Video or Website; include visuals, citing the original sources. You will be marked using the attached rubric

4 Civilization Project Mesopotamia For this assignment, you need to create one of the following: 1) An Interactive Poster 2) A Power Point Presentation 3) A Website using Weebly 4) A Video Your assignment needs to include the following information about Mesopotamia: Geography Government / Laws Writing / Education Art / Architecture Economy / Money Beliefs Time Period Technology (What did the invent, innovate, contribute) The Steps you will need to take to complete this assignment: Step 1: Research your civilization. Take notes under each heading. Use the note taking sheets provided to help you collect information. You will need to record your sources on the bottom of your note-taking sheets. Step 2: Organize your information Step 3: Create your Poster, Power Point Presentation, Video or Website; include visuals, citing the original sources. You will be marked using the attached rubric

5 Civilization Project Ancient Greece For this assignment, you need to create one of the following: 1) An Interactive Poster 2) A Power Point Presentation 3) A Website using Weebly 4) A Video Your assignment needs to include the following information about the Ancient Greeks: Geography Government / Laws Writing / Education Art / Architecture Economy / Money Beliefs Time Period Technology (What did the invent, innovate, contribute) The Steps you will need to take to complete this assignment: Step 1: Research your civilization. Take notes under each heading. Use the note taking sheets provided to help you collect information. You will need to record your sources on the bottom of your note-taking sheets. Step 2: Organize your information Step 3: Create your Poster, Power Point Presentation, Video or Website; include visuals, citing the original sources. You will be marked using the attached rubric

6 Civilization Project Egyptians For this assignment, you need to create one of the following: 1) An Interactive Poster 2) A Power Point Presentation 3) A Website using Weebly Your assignment needs to include the following information about the Egyptians: Geography Time Period Government / Laws Writing / Education Art / Architecture Economy / Money Beliefs Technology (What did the invent, innovate, contribute) The Steps you will need to take to complete this assignment: Step 1: Research your civilization. Take notes under each heading. Use the note taking sheets provided to help you collect information. You will need to record your sources on the bottom of your note-taking sheets. Step 2: Organize your information Step 3: Create your Poster, Power Point Presentation, Video or Website; include visuals, citing the original sources. You will be marked using the attached rubric

7 Choose a Civilization For this assignment, you need to create one of the following: 1) An Interactive Poster 2) A Power Point Presentation 3) A Website using Weebly You will need to pick a civilization (a list will be provided by your teacher) and you will need to include information from the following categories: Geography Time Period Government / Laws Writing / Education Art / Architecture Economy / Money Beliefs Technology (What did the invent, innovate, contribute) The Steps you will need to take to complete this assignment: Step 1: Research your civilization. Take notes under each heading. Use the note taking sheets provided to help you collect information. You will need to record your sources on the bottom of your note-taking sheets. Step 2: Organize your information Step 3: Create your Poster, Power Point Presentation, Video or Website; include visuals, citing the original sources. You will be marked using the attached rubric

8 Any Civilization Project Rubric Elements Required Information The project includes all required topics covered in detail. Time has been spent to add extra details. The project includes all required topics with some detail. Some of the required topics are included. Those that are done have some detail Over ½ of the required topics are not do and/or do not include enough detail or any detail. Pictures / Visuals Pictures and Visuals have been used to support and enhance the presentation Pictures and visuals have been used to support the presentation Some pictures and visuals were used to support the information presented Almost no pictures or visuals have been used. Presentation Mechanics Student has use presentation method well to create an engaging and informative presentation No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Student has use presentation method well to create an informative presentation Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Student has done a good job using the presentation method. Some areas needed work. A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. The presentation is poorly put together, more time and attention was needed Many grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors Sources All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few may not be in the desired format. Some sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but may no be in the desired format. Several sources are not accurately documented OR sources are not documented at all.

9 Name: Geography Questions/Main Ideas: Where are they located? What was the climate like? What are the physical features of the civilization? (rivers, plains, mountains etc.) Were they geographically isolated from other civilizations? Were they exposed to large bodies of water? Other important Geographical information

10 Name: Time Period Questions / Main Ideas When did they emerge as a civilization? When was the civilization at its peak? How long were they around? When did the fall? What caused its decline? Key events or people in the civilizations history

11 Name: Government Questions / Main Ideas: What type of ruler did they have? How were they organized? What types of laws did they have? What were their courts like? Military?

12 Name: Economy Questions / Main Ideas: What role did trade and commerce have in this civilization? What were the major products for trade? How did geography affect their trade? What type of currency did they use? Was their economy based on a division of social classes? How?

13 Name: Religious Beliefs Questions / Main Ideas: What kind of religion or worship did they practice? Did they believe in many Gods or Just One? Who were the key figures in their religion? Was their religion and government combined? Did they believe in life after death? Other important Religious Belief information

14 Name: Technology Questions / Main Ideas: What did this Civilization create / invent? Did they have a calendar? Did they have irrigation systems? How did they build buildings? Homes? Roads?

15 Name: Writing and Education Questions / Main Ideas: What type of writing did they have? Was it pictographic? Can we read it today Why did their writing system develop? Who went to school? How long? How often? Did Education allow for social advancement? Other important information about writing / Education

16 Name: Art / Architecture Questions / Main Ideas: What were their main forms of art? Music? What was their architecture like? What can we learn about them from their art? What can we learn from their architecture? Other important Information about Arts and Architecture

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Bergen Community College School of Arts, Humanities, & Wellness Department of History & Geography. Course Syllabus

Basic Information about Course and Instructor Bergen Community College School of Arts, Humanities, & Wellness Department of History & Geography Course Syllabus HIS101-Western Civilization to the Reformation