Ancient Civilizations Project

Sixth Grade Social Studies

Research Paper & Project: 60 points
DUE: Tuesday, May 31
NO EXCEPTIONS
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Part 1: Research Paper

You will be writing a research paper on one of the ancient civilizations we have studied in class. Research one of the
following civilizations below:
EGYPT

INDIA

ROME

MAYA

GREECE

CHINA

AFRICA

Research the following areas for the civilization you chose. These will be your subheadings for your research paper
and project:

Geography (map, landforms, significance of)

Government (structure, evolution (changes), etc.)
Society (family life, work, daily life, etc.)
Religion (beliefs, significance of each (what did it mean), influence, etc.)
Technology (math, science, inventions, discoveries, etc.)
Arts (visual and performing arts)
Important People (leaders, artists, scientists, etc.)
Legacy (contributions to the modern world/what influence do the ancient culture have on life today)

Your research paper must:

Be typed (double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12 point font, Eurostile)

Have a subtitle for each area of research
Have a works cited page with at least 3 resources
Have a title page that includes the title, your name, subject, teacher, and date (Sample on Website)

Part 2: Project
You will present your research in a formal presentation using one of the following options:
PowerPoint Presentation

20 30 slides that include all areas of research

Bullet points
Images for each slide (photos, pictures, maps, graphs, etc.)

Model

Create a model of one significant aspect of your civilization. This may include artwork, architecture, landforms,
physical maps of cities, etc.

Time Capsule

Imagine that someone from your civilization left a time capsule that you discovered. Create a time capsule that
includes at least 7-12 artifacts that represent the persons place in society, occupation, culture, and other
aspects of the civilization.

Ancient Civilization Project Rubric

8-7

6-5

4-3

2-1

RESEARCH

Criteria

Research
goes beyond
required
areas. All
research is
relevant and
important.

Research on
all required
areas is
complete. All
research is
relevant and
important.

Research on
more than
one area is
missing. All
research is
relevant.

Research is
missing more
than two
areas. Some
research is
not relevant.

Research is
missing 3 or
more areas.
Much
research is
not relevant.

ORGANIZATION

Content,
headings,
subheadings,
captions, and
images are
neat,
organized,
and easy to
read.
Three or
more
resources
are cited and
turned in.
Resource
page is
accurate and
complete.

Content,
headings,
subheadings,
captions, and
images are
neat and
organized.

Research on
almost all
required
areas is
complete. All
research is
relevant and
important.
Almost all
content,
headings,
subheadings,
captions, and
images are
difficult to
follow.

Some
content,
headings,
subheadings,
captions, and
images are
difficult to
follow.

Some
content,
headings,
subheadings,
captions, and
images are
missing.

Much
content,
headings,
subheadings,
captions,
and/or
images are
missing.

At least two
resources
are cites and
turned in.
Resources
page is
mostly
accurate and
complete.

At least two
resources
are cited and
turned in.
Resources
page is
mostly
complete.

Only one
resource is
cited and
turned in.
Resources
page is
mostly
complete.

Missing
resources
citations and
did not turn in
resources.
Resource
page is
incomplete.

Project and
presentation
shows some
originality
and/or
creativity.
Project
shows some
time and
effort.

Project and
presentation
shows little
originality
and/or
creativity.
Project
shows some
time and/or
effort.

Project and
presentation
lacks much
originality
and/or
creativity.
Project shoes
little student
time and/or
effort.

Project and
presentation
is not original.

Presentation
shows
adequate
preparation
and is for the
most part
easy to follow

Presentation
shows
adequate
preparation
but is hard to
follow at
times.

Presentation
shows some
lack of
preparation
and is difficult
to follow.

Presentation
lacks
preparation.

RESOURCES

10 9

CREATIVITY

Project and
presentation
show insight,
originality,
and creativity.

EFFORT

Project
shows
substantial
time and
effort.
Presentation
shows
substantial
rehearsal
and
preparation
and is easy to
follow.

PRESENTATION

TOTAL
Additional Comments:

Name:

Three or
more
resources
are cited and
turned in.
Resource
page is
mostly
accurate and
complete.
Project and
presentation
shoes
originality and
creativity.
Project
shows
adequate
time and
effort.
Presentation
shows
adequate
preparation
and is easy to
follow.

Project lacks
time and
effort.

Date:

Research Organizer
Use this organizer to plan and keep track of your research and resources.

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