History with Ms. Osborn
Ancient Civilization Children’s BookAncient Civilizations arose throughout the world due to several geographic factors. The civilizations survival was often based upon the geographic features such as rivers, valleys, mountains, and oceans. These features offered food for survival and protection from enemies. There were eight civilizations that emerged during the ancient period:Mesopotamia (Tigris and Euphrates River Valley)Egypt (Nile River Valley)India (Indus River Valley)China (Huang He Valley)IncaAztecGreeceRomeIn this project, you will explore the 8 characteristics of your civilization and the ways in which these civilizations managed to rise out of simple cities to expansive empires. You will need to keep it simple though – so simple that even a child could understand it! You will be tasked with creating a comic book or children’s picture book that explains the different characteristics of a civilization as well as the specific features of your civilization.Project Requirements:Your book must address all eight of the characteristics of a civilization AND include at least ONE example of each.Developed CitiesMain CitiesCity Layout (Roads, Canals, etc.)Organized GovernmentType of Government (Monarchy, Republic, etc.)Government StructureFormalized ReligionMain Religions PresentBasic Beliefs/PracticesSpecialization of LaborEconomic Structure (barter, money, etc.)Trade (Agriculture or Trade? Main Products)Social ClassesSocial Class StructureRecord Keeping and WritingSystem of WritingSystem of Record KeepingArt and ArchitectureArtArchitecture (buildings, architectural features, etc.)Public WorksPublic Services (Roads, Sewage, Walls, etc.)Your book must address the following vocabulary for your civilization:MesopotamiaCuneiformHammurabi’s CodePhoenician AlphabetFertile CrescentZigguratGeometryHanging Gardens of BabylonMoney EconomyPolytheismJudaismEgyptIrrigation DitchesPharaoh (Hatshepsut, Rameses, King Tut)PyramidsSignificant Egyptian Gods(Amon Re, Osiris, etc.)ObelisksMummificationHierogylphicsPapyrusRosetta StoneFrontalismIndiaMohenjo DaroCitadelSanskritAshokaRajasVarnasHindu-Arabic NumeralsHinduismJainismBuddhismChinaAncestor WorshipOracle BonesMandate of HeavenDynastic CycleConfucianismDaoismLegalismGreat Wall of ChinaCivil Service SystemSilk RoadGreecePolisHomerGreek GodsOlympicsDemocracyCity StatesParthenonBlack-Figure PotteryAlexander the Great (including Hellenistic Culture)Philosophy (Major Philosophers)RomeRepublicRoadsTriumviratePax RomanaAugustusAqueductsPtolemyLatinChristianityConstantineMayansSlash-Burn AgricultureGlyphsCodexTikalMayan Calendar/HaabStellaeAhau/AhawPitz/Meso-American Ball GamePyramidRosa LilalAztecsTenochtitlanFloating Gardens/ChinampasCanalsHuman SacrificeGlyphsAdobeMontezumaSocial ClassesNahuatlCalpulliIncasSuyuApuCuzcoHuacaIntihuatanaQuechuaQuipuSapa IncaMachu PichuViracochaYour book must include a map of your Empire with major cities and if applicable trade routes labeled. Can be a map found online, but you MUST cite your source!To cite source of map go to , and paste the web address on which the image can be found into the search bar, click “cite.”On the next screen verify the web address, select the closest match, then click “cite.”On the next screen verify that the information is correct under “Here’s What We Found,” then select “continue”On the next screen verify the information, scroll to the bottom of the page, then select “complete citation.”Copy and paste your citation so it appears SOMEWHERE on the same page of your book as your map.You must have a MLA works cited page to document your RESEARCH and any PICTURES (including your map) used.To create a collaborative works cited page, please use your student Google Account to access Google Drive.Create a Google Doc and then share that document with editing capabilities with your group members.To cite sources go to , and paste the web address on which the information you collected can be found into the search bar, click “cite.”On the next screen verify the web address, select the closest match, then click “cite.”On the next screen verify that the information is correct under “Here’s What We Found,” then select “continue”On the next screen verify the information, scroll to the bottom of the page, then select “complete citation.”Copy and paste your citation into your “Works Cited” Google DocBe sure that your works cited page is in MLA format and alphabetical order.Creating your E-BookYou will create your e-book on the online platform Canva. Please follow the directions below to set up your collaborative e-book on Canva.All team members should sign up with an account on using your STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNT.Designate ONE member to create the e-book your group will make for your project.Once that person has logged in with their STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNT, click on “Create a Design” in the top left hand corner.Scroll down until you see the heading “Blogging and e-books,” under that heading select “Book Cover.”Once you have opened a new project share your e-book with classmates by clicking on “Share” in the top right hand corner. Be sure to use their STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS and give them EDIT access.Once all students are added to the Canva team your group can begin collaborative work on your e-book.Be sure not to use any graphics that must be paid for – you will want to use FREE graphics ONLY!Project CheckpointsAll links below are available on Ms. Osborn’s Website under Unit 1 – Ancient Civilizations.Checkpoint # 1 – Monday February 5 per GROUPCheckpoint # 2 – Thursday February 8 per PERSONCheckpoint #3 – Day Six – Monday February 12 ONE per GROUPProject Submission – Day Seven – Wednesday February 14 per GROUP ................
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