The Task
Each group must choose an ancient civilization to study for the first part of this task. You will investigate what life was like for people in this time referring to the questions under the "Process" tab. As a group you must present a case for living in this ancient civilization (as a Powerpoint / Oral presentation to the rest of the class).
You must prepare and learn what you wish to say to the class ...aka no reading off the powerpoint...
The class community will then vote on which Civilization they will adopt as a model.
Examples of some ancient Civilizations to research include:
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Near East
Aztec Civilization
Byzantine and Ottoman
Caral Supe Civilization
Etruscan
Hittites
Inca Empire
Indus Civilization
Islamic Civilization
Longshan
Maya Civilization
Mesopotamia
Mississippian and Hopewell
Moche Civilization
Olmec Civilization
Persian Empire
Roman Empire
Tiahuanaco
Vikings
All of these examples are links to brief descriptions of what they are. Click the links to find out more about each one :)
You must prepare and learn what you wish to say to the class ...aka no reading off the powerpoint...
The class community will then vote on which Civilization they will adopt as a model.
Examples of some ancient Civilizations to research include:
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Near East
Aztec Civilization
Byzantine and Ottoman
Caral Supe Civilization
Etruscan
Hittites
Inca Empire
Indus Civilization
Islamic Civilization
Longshan
Maya Civilization
Mesopotamia
Mississippian and Hopewell
Moche Civilization
Olmec Civilization
Persian Empire
Roman Empire
Tiahuanaco
Vikings
All of these examples are links to brief descriptions of what they are. Click the links to find out more about each one :)
Then...
Each homegroup will become it's own country based off an ancient civilization. Students will have to create actual scale models of how their country will look. They must base this off the winning groups "ancient civilization".
The winning group will delegate the roles within their class:
Prime minister is to delegate other students what departments they will work with. They are normal civilians and must follow all rules assigned from the Prime Minister.
The winning group will delegate the roles within their class:
- Prime Minister - The big boss. All major decisions must be approved by the Prime Minister. Prime Minister also should delegate the Deputy Prime Minister to help groups who need assistance. They initially make all the rules for these lessons.
- Deputy Prime Minister - 2nd In charge. Has the power to approve minor decisions, but must consult the Prime Minister for anything crucial. Is the only person who should suggest new rules/ ideas to the Prime Minister.
- Minister of Agriculture - Responsible for rural developments and ensuring their country is sustainable. Must think about nutrition of the whole city. What will be grown/ farmed and what vitamins will that provide.
- Minister of Conservation - What measures are undertaken to ensure their country is GREEN. Are resources being wasted? Are there more eco-friendly ways of solving problems. Also is in charge of parks/ recreation.
- Minister of Defence - How will you PROTECT you country (not attack other countries). Covers civil emergencies as well.
- Minister of Education - What will schools looks like in your new country. Think all levels of education. Adult schools?? Are there some things that all citizens should learn?
- Minister of Finance - Daily incoming and out going expenses of your country. Furthermore is in charge of all resources with in the classroom. It is their job to ask the teacher for extra items needed.
- Minister of Foreign Affairs - Your representative to talk with other homegroups/ countries. No one else can do these talks. Finding means of communication without the use of electronic technology.
- Minister of Health - Not just incharge of hospitals. What preventative measures can be taken to ensure an epidemic does not occur? What are some of the biggest epidemics that have effected our world over the last thousand years?
- Minister of Internal Affairs - Makes sure all students are always working on task. They are also responcible for the urban developments of the civilization.
- Minister of Justice - How will you prevent crime?. Deals actual punishments for students who muck around. What are some ancient methods of punishing law-breakers?
Prime minister is to delegate other students what departments they will work with. They are normal civilians and must follow all rules assigned from the Prime Minister.