Division 1

Ancient Civilizations Museum

Part 1: Research: Due Tuesday, October 22^nd

• Write the specific subject of research at the top of the page, including name and date
• Each student must have a minimum of 3 full pages of hand-written notes on their subject of research
• The notes must be written in point form, avoiding complete sentences and plagiarism. Try to regroup your notes based on sub-topics

Part 2: Written Report: Due Monday, October 28^th

• Title page that includes the name of your project, the civilization you represent, your name, date, and your teachers name. Feel free to add creative inspirations to your title page.
• 2-3 pages of synthesized information about your topic with small graphics

English Language Arts
	Emerging	Developing	Proficient	Extending
Thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively to explore ideas	I was able to do some research on my topic and make some connections with my group members.	I was able to research my topic and make some connections with my group members.	I was able to research my topic and make connections with my group members.
Synthesize ideas	I had difficulty collecting ideas from different sources and building my report.	I was able to collect ideas from different sources and had some difficulty building my report.	I was able to collect ideas from different sources and build my own report without any plagiarism.
Organization of report	My report is missing details and formatting and demonstrates some of my understanding.	My report has some detail and formatting and demonstrates my understanding.	My report is detailed, formatted in a clear structure, and demonstrates my understanding
Social Studies
	Emerging	Developing	Proficient	Extending
Inquiry Process	My report shows my ability to gather and communicate my findings.	My report shows that I gathered and interpreted information and communicated my findings.	My report shows my inquiry as I explored new ideas and strongly communicated my findings.
Significance	I was able to describe, but not share the significance of my research.	I demonstrated an understanding of the historical significance of my area of research in the ancient civilization.	I demonstrated a strong understanding of the historical significance of my area of research in the ancient civilization.

 

Part 3: Artifact development: Due before oral presentation.

• What is an artifact? An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
• Develop and build an artifact that represents your area of study. Try to build it as accurately as possible, given our classroom constraints.
• Collaboration in Art: Each student is responsible for contributing one artifact to the museum, however students can support each other to help build the artifacts. You will each be assessed on the artifact you submit.
• Museum text: There must be a one paragraph summary about your artifact and its significance in the ancient civilization, presented with a title and your name.

Fine Arts
	Emerging	Developing	Proficient	Extending
Experimentation and Purposeful Play	I developed an artifact from my research.	I developed an artifact from my area of research. I tried to follow a design cycle and experimented to make my art.	I developed an artifact from my area of research. I followed a design cycle to build my artifact through experimentation and play and tried several methods to make my art.
Collaboration to extend learning	I tried to support a classmate and share ideas.	I supported one or two classmates with their art projects and shared my learning and ideas.	I supported other classmates with their art projects and extended my learning by exploring relationships.

 

Part 4: Oral Report: Presentations begin November 5^th

• Students must create a 2-3-minute MEMORIZED presentation about their subject of study in their civilization. Cue cards are permitted, but they may not be read off.
• All students within a civilization will choose the best order for presentations for audience understanding. Each civilization will have a set presentation day. TBD
• The presentation must include a visual. The first visual will be the artifact you are using the for archaeological museum. To extend learning, a second optional visual can be used:
  • PowerPoint: Mainly graphics. Little to no words permitted
  • Minecraft: Design the geography or concept you are showing
  • Animation: Create a short animation to accompany your oral presentation
  • Poster, Drawing, Painting, or Model

Part 5: Building the Archaeological Museum: November 12^th – 14^th

• DESTRUCTION OF THE CLASSROOM!
• Any parents who wish to volunteer or Tuesday, November 12th, are very welcome to do so. Please let me know.

Part 6: Open House: November 15^th: (9:00 – 4:00 pm)

• Classes will be visiting during school hours, parents and family friends are welcome.
• Students will be presenting in the museum between 9 am – 3 pm. (excluding recess and lunch)
• The museum with be open for visitation between 3-4 pm. Students are not expected to stay, but may do so if they wish.