Assignments

Ancient Civilization Project (6th) Grade: Create a visual display depicting accurate information of an ancient civilization of choice (Mesopotamia, Rome, Greece, India, China or Africa) highlighting the following information in an interesting, neat and concise manner on a cardboard display board. Work in small collaborative and cooperative groups to collect information and to create the display. The project will be collected in phases: bibliography, note cards, outline, images with captions and the completed display board. Use the links below to help located information on the web.

I. Geography
a. Location
b. Natural resources
c. Landforms
d. Climate
II. Culture
a. Family Structure
b. Beliefs
c. Education
d. Art
e. Literature
f. Music
g. Visual Arts
h. Economy/Trade
III. Government
a. System of government
b. Leaders
c. Laws
IV. Contributions

Ancient Civilization Websites:

Ancient Civilization Virtual Museum

Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?

Ancient Africa related websites:

Nubia

Ancient Africa

Companion Information to Documentary: Wonders of the African World

Images of Kush

Ancient Ghana

Ancient Ghana 2

Mr. Dowling's Ghanain Page

Mesopotamia Related Websites:

Ancient Mesopotamia

The British Museum

Mesopotamia @ Yahooligans!

Cuneiform

Chronological

Ancient India

Ancient Indus Valley

Mohenjo-Daro

 

The table below outlines the skills topic each grade level will cover for the 1st quarter.

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