NEED A GETAWAY?

COME BACK IN TIME AND VISIT US!

1.) Your assignment is to choose an ancient civilization and create a travel brochure that encourages(persuades) people to visit!You will use the information you have learned in class as well as do some additional research of your own.

2.) Decide on the most important and/or fascinating areas and aspects of your civilization.

3.) Take a look at some sample brochures and then create your own. Make sure your work is neatly done and that you have colorful pictures. A good travel brochure makes people want to visit the city!

*provide sample brochures for students and show them how to fold a large piece of paper into thirds

Choose 5

Include all of the following in your travel brochure: Each section is worth 5 points.

Location and climate

Map

Achievements/Inventions (What are the people known for???)

Amazing sitesor landmarks

Entertainment/Art

Transportation

Government

Languageand writing

Food

Photographs/Illustrations

Name ______Class______

Ancient Travel Brochure Rubric

Choose and circle one:

Ancient Egypt Ancient China Ancient Rome Ancient Greece Ancient Mali

Presented in class on 1/27/2017

You may choose any five items to highlight on your travel brochure!

5 points each:

Location and climate______

Map______

Achievements/Inventions______

Amazing sites or landmarks______

Entertainment/Art______

Transportation______

Government ______

Language/writing______

Food ______

Illustrations/Photographs______

Final Grade ______

Comments/Suggestions:

PART 1: INTRODUCTION

Step 1:Introduce the activity by entering the classroom as a tour guide (wear a toga if you want!). Explain to students that the class will be embarking on a tour of Ancient Rome, so get ready for a "blast to the past!"

Step 2:Project the four ancient civilization choices. Go over the various places and topic ideas.

PART 2: EFFECTIVE TRAVEL BROCHURES

Step 3:Provide students with samples of real travel guides. Have them share with the class. Ask the students to identify what makes each travel brochure effective.

Step 4:List students' responses on the whiteboard or chart paper and leave up for the remainder of the unit so students will realize what type of information is absolutely necessary to make their brochures effective.

Step 5:Hand out and go over the How to Create a Travel Brochure guide and the rubric. Allow students to ask questions about the various options and requirements on the handout.

Step 6: Allow students to choose the Ancient Civilization

Note:At this time, you may decide that you want students to work in pairs or groups, depending on the topics you decide to emphasize.

PART 3: RESEARCH AND COMPLETE BROCHURE

Step 7:Provide time for students to research their topics. Set time aside to go over their gathered information.

Step 8:Allow time for students to begin creating their travel brochures and incorporate their gathered information. Be sure to emphasize creativity!

Step 9:Students can submit their travel brochures or post them on a bulletin board in the classroom.

Optional:Take digital pictures of students' brochures and upload them to your class homepage.

PART 4: PRESENT THE BROCHURES

Step 10:Acting as tour guides, students use their travel brochure to lead a class tour of their researched topic. Here are some ways I will encourage students to share their travel brochures:

  • Pass the brochure around the classroom
  • Scan or upload the brochure and project it to share with the class