ROOM 3
MINI PROJECT ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NEWS WORLD Due Friday 20 November 2009 REMEMBER YOU CAN ADD YOUR PROJECT TO YOUR WIKI PAGE.
Introduction Congratulations! You and three of your classmates have been chosen to become editors/reporters for The World Time Traveler News. You will embark on a great adventure through time, visit one of many ancient world cultures, and report back. The Task You and your group need to create a newspaper for a chosen time period. Each member of your group will be an editor and responsible for creating a section of The World Time Traveler News. You and the other editors will be designing and creating a unique paper by using Internet web sites. Within the newspaper, you will be including general information about the destination, areas of historical, recreational interest, and what a typical day was like. Remember, first impressions are always the most lasting, so you will want to catch your reader's eye with pictures and graphics. The Process 1. The first thing that you and your colleagues need to do is decide on the destination / time period for which you will create The World Time Traveler News. Look over the list of resources and select a destination that you think you would be interested in researching. Hold a group meeting to decide which destination you will journey to and report on. 2. As a group, examine the resource links and a current newspaper to determine how a paper is put together. You will also find a resource for creating quality questions.
Front Page Editor: This section contains reports on the important people and events of the time period. The editor could include the following in their section:
An imaginary interview with an important person from this period
Report on major events and their effects
Report on inventions and innovations
Report on the conflicts and government
Medical advancements
:
This section reports on what was done for recreation and enjoyment. The editor could include the following:
Games and directions for playing
Sporting events
Information about the music, art, and literature of the time
Holidays celebrated
Cultural practices
This section reports on home life and transportation. The editor could include the following:
A typical day including shopping for food, taking care of the children, schools, cleaning, etc.
Report on this periods way of life
Methods of transportation
Architecture
Housing
Meals
:
This section reports on jobs and careers. The editor could include the following:
Jobs and careers
The running of shops, markets, and businesses
Influential business people
Changes in industry and farming
4. Once the roles have been distributed, each member should visit the websites and any other resources they can find to compile information and images to create a sparkling section of The World Time Traveler News.
Evaluation You will be evaluated individually based on the newspaper section you wrote. You will also be evaluated as a collaborative group on the newspaper project presentation.
Ancient Greece http://www.ancient-greece.com/
Talks about Art and architecture, geography, history, mythology, Olympics, wars, people, wars, and other things about ancient Greece. http://zapme.com/net/class/history/hist_anci_civ_gr.html
This site focuses on the history of ancient Greece and includes information on the Greek city-states of Sparta and Athens, famous philosophers, poets, Greek mythology, and more. Other sites covering the Athenians of ancient Greece that contain photos, graphics, and information on their beliefs, entertainment, and the methods in which they lived are listed. http://history.evansville.net/greece.html
World History of Greece - Site with links to a multitude of information about Ancient Greece. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/6617/wgreece.html
Everything that you ever wanted to know about the Ancient Greeks is here. http://www.greekciv.pdx.edu/structure/carr2.html
A very complete site with information on all the aspects of the Ancient Greeks.
See if you can find interesting facts about Ancient Egpyt and add it to our class wiki page. The best one will earn 200points for their group. second best 100points and 3rd best 50points.
It can be anything from a youtube clip to a photo picture book to notes. Whatever shows interest.
Good luck.e in the content of your page here.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS:
Objective: To show the impact and spread of new technology and ideas on culture and heritage.
PART 1:
You are to choose an aspect of an ancient civilization and answer the following questions. You are expected to write at least a paragrpah for each question and include diagrams and pictures where appropriate.
Identify the technology
How was it made?
Who used it and why?
When was it used?
What was the impact of it on people?
How did it spread around the world and what examples can you identify in our society today?
Possible Topics:
Weapons and welfare
Transport
Education
Everyday life
Sports and past-times.
PART 2:
You are to construct a 3-D model related to your topic and creatively attach your written info within it.
ROOM 3
MINI PROJECT
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NEWS WORLD
Due Friday 20 November 2009
REMEMBER YOU CAN ADD YOUR PROJECT TO YOUR WIKI PAGE.
Introduction
Congratulations! You and three of your classmates have been chosen to become editors/reporters for The World Time Traveler News. You will embark on a great adventure through time, visit one of many ancient world cultures, and report back.
The Task
You and your group need to create a newspaper for a chosen time period. Each member of your group will be an editor and responsible for creating a section of The World Time Traveler News. You and the other editors will be designing and creating a unique paper by using Internet web sites. Within the newspaper, you will be including general information about the destination, areas of historical, recreational interest, and what a typical day was like. Remember, first impressions are always the most lasting, so you will want to catch your reader's eye with pictures and graphics.
The Process
1. The first thing that you and your colleagues need to do is decide on the destination / time period for which you will create The World Time Traveler News. Look over the list of resources and select a destination that you think you would be interested in researching. Hold a group meeting to decide which destination you will journey to and report on.
2. As a group, examine the resource links and a current newspaper to determine how a paper is put together. You will also find a resource for creating quality questions.
3. Next, your group needs to distribute the following roles:
Front Page Editor | Showcase Editor | Home and Travel Section | Business Section
Front Page Editor: This section contains reports on the important people and events of the time period. The editor could include the following in their section:
An imaginary interview with an important person from this period- Report on major events and their effects
- Report on inventions and innovations
- Report on the conflicts and government
- Medical advancements
:This section reports on what was done for recreation and enjoyment. The editor could include the following:
This section reports on home life and transportation. The editor could include the following:
- A typical day including shopping for food, taking care of the children, schools, cleaning, etc.
- Report on this periods way of life
- Methods of transportation
- Architecture
- Housing
- Meals
:This section reports on jobs and careers. The editor could include the following:
- Jobs and careers
- The running of shops, markets, and businesses
- Influential business people
- Changes in industry and farming
4. Once the roles have been distributed, each member should visit the websites and any other resources they can find to compile information and images to create a sparkling section of The World Time Traveler News.Evaluation
You will be evaluated individually based on the newspaper section you wrote. You will also be evaluated as a collaborative group on the newspaper project presentation.
Resources
Ancient Rome
http://www.kent.wednet.edu/curriculum/roc_studies/rome/Rome.html
All About Ancient Rome - Visit Ancient Rome
http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Romelife.html
Daily Life in Ancient Rome - Did the Romans go to school?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/romans/home.html
This is British site with an extensive index. There are not many pictures, but it contains a great deal of information. An interactive quiz is included.
http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/ROME/homepg.html
Starting point for loads of information
http://mickster.got.net/anc/orome.htm
This site is a vast list of topics and the links to find answers.
Ancient Egypt
http://www.touregypt.net/index.htm
Official Internet Site of: The Ministry of Tourism, Egypt
The Egyptian Tourist Authority Egyptian Antiquities The Vast History Section - over 1,000 pages of info on history, gods, kings & more.
http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Egyptlife.html
Daily Life In Ancient Egypt - Welcome to Ancient Egypt! Contains a number of linked sites - the most useful might be the link titled 'Daily Life in Ancient Egypt'
http://www.best.com/~swanson/egypt/egyptintro.html#student
Take a look at what other kids have found out. You'll be amazed!
http://library.thinkquest.org/15924/gather/cgi-bin/
Ancient Egypt - Beautifully done site with good information about Ancient Egypt. Use the main museum to guide you to what you want to know.
http://www.trms.ga.net/~jtucker/lessons/ss/egypt_ancient.html
Ancient Egypt Resources - Links on Mythology, Pyramids, Homes/Life, Mummies, King Tut, Cleopatra, Nefertiti
Ancient Greece
http://www.ancient-greece.com/
Talks about Art and architecture, geography, history, mythology, Olympics, wars, people, wars, and other things about ancient Greece.
http://zapme.com/net/class/history/hist_anci_civ_gr.html
This site focuses on the history of ancient Greece and includes information on the Greek city-states of Sparta and Athens, famous philosophers, poets, Greek mythology, and more. Other sites covering the Athenians of ancient Greece that contain photos, graphics, and information on their beliefs, entertainment, and the methods in which they lived are listed.
http://history.evansville.net/greece.html
World History of Greece - Site with links to a multitude of information about Ancient Greece.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/6617/wgreece.html
Everything that you ever wanted to know about the Ancient Greeks is here.
http://www.greekciv.pdx.edu/structure/carr2.html
A very complete site with information on all the aspects of the Ancient Greeks.
The Middle Ages
http://www.themiddleages.com/
This is a page with information and links on many aspects of the Middle Ages.
http://themiddleages.tripod.com/
A research tool that can be used to find information about the Feudal System, the Royal Court, Manors, Life in Towns, Barons, Medieval Soldiers, and Peasants.
http://emuseum.mankato.msus.edu/history/middleages/contents.html
A guided tour of the Middle Ages-which guide you choose depends on what topic you are interested in.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/feudal.html
What life was like in the Middle Ages. - Health, arts and entertainment, clothing, homes, religion. - Good links to related sites.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Tower/3098/midpeople.html
Learn background information about the time period, including famous people and things.
The Renaissance
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/GeneralFiles/RenLinksDaily.html
Information about the cloths they wore, the food they ate and the culture and traditions they had.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/
Journey back to a time of great discovery.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005356/
Go on an animated journey through the Renaissance. Learn about the art, music, and politics of the time, check out pictures and sounds, and much more from this ThinkQuest team. Requires Flash.
http://history.evansville.net/renaissa.html
A HUGE number of links to people, places, events, art, architecture, literature and drama, music and dance, and daily life.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/7074/what.html
The Renaissance was a time in history which began during the 14th century. This site will give you an idea of what the Renaissance is about.
Room 3 Homework
Term 4 Week 2Ancient Civilizations:
See if you can find interesting facts about Ancient Egpyt and add it to our class wiki page. The best one will earn 200points for their group. second best 100points and 3rd best 50points.
It can be anything from a youtube clip to a photo picture book to notes. Whatever shows interest.
Good luck.e in the content of your page here.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS:
Objective: To show the impact and spread of new technology and ideas on culture and heritage.
PART 1:
You are to choose an aspect of an ancient civilization and answer the following questions. You are expected to write at least a paragrpah for each question and include diagrams and pictures where appropriate.
- Identify the technology
- How was it made?
- Who used it and why?
- When was it used?
- What was the impact of it on people?
- How did it spread around the world and what examples can you identify in our society today?
Possible Topics:You are to construct a 3-D model related to your topic and creatively attach your written info within it.
Good Luck