Juliet's Wonderful World of Social Studies



Ancient African Civilizations ProjectYou will be researching the history of an Ancient African Civilization, using a minimum of three sources. You will then create a digital infographic or poster that illustrates the civilizations strengths, accomplishments and history. Your research can come from websites, books, magazines etc, and you will be completing a research worksheet on your sources that you will turn in to google classroom. Your poster or infographic should be well organized and clearly communicate the information regarding your civilization. This will be graded according to the rubrics on the back for the Historical Communication and Historical Research Standards. These are individual projects with optional class presentations. Choose one of the civilizations below:Kush (Cush) Songhai (Songhay)CarthageGhanaMaliPuntGreat ZimbabweAksum (Axum)4219575132715Required Information: Approximate Dates of Civilization (i.e. 800-500 BCE)Map showing the civilizations location in Africa and their territory At least one Significant Ruler and achievements from their reign Minimum of 5 images of architecture/artifacts/people from the civilization Historical information/facts from at least 2 of the categories below Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali Religion/Philosophy Politics Culture (art, literature, food, etc.) Economics/Trade Military Accomplishments Technological AdvancementsRecommended - online infographic/poster making siteAncient History Encyclopedia (link on my website) (link on my website)The Story of Africa @ (link on my website)Explora for Everyone (link on MHS Library Website)History Reference Center (link on MHS Library Website)Africa’s Great Civilizations @ (link on my website)Standard 1: Historical CommunicationInsufficient (0)Minimal (1)Basic (2)Proficient (3)Advanced (4)No attempt is made to organize the information. Images may be missing or not relevant to the topic.Work is turned in but shows little evidence of organization and clear communication. Images may be missing or not relevant to the topic.Student attempts to present information clearly, but there are some problems in organization. ?Some images may be missing or may be unrelated to the assignment.Student presents information and images in an organized and visually logical manner.Student presents information and images in an organized and visually compelling manner.Standard 2: Historical ResearchInsufficient (0)Minimal (1)Basic (2)Proficient (3)Advanced (4)Research notes are not turned in and works cited are also missing. Research notes or works cited may be missing, and there is little evidence of research in the essay. ?Sources may be inappropriate for an academic essay. Research notes and works cited are turned in but may be incomplete or incorrectly formatted. There may be fewer than 3 sources, or 1 or 2 of the sources may be inappropriate for an academic essay. Research may be evident in project, but not extensive or complete.Notes are turned in and demonstrate research from 3 or more reputable sources. Research is clearly evident in the quality and extent of information seen in the project. Works cited page is included in MLA format. (minor errors in formatting may be present)Notes are turned in and demonstrate thorough research from 3 or more reputable sources. Research is used thoughtfully to support and enhance the project, with the clear, extensive information evident in the project’s content. Works cited page is included in MLA format. ................
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