Summer Project Assignment

Summer Project Assignment

Honors World History

Using the Ancient World Civilizations of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, Phoenicians, Hittites or LydiansChoose 3 boxes below that would result in a Tic-Tac-Toe 3 In a Row Pattern. Remember that it can be 3 horizontal, 3 vertical or 3 diagonal. The blocks are designed to be challenging as well as creative. If you have any questions, please contact John Wheeler or Dana Marchand at Currituck County High School.

Construct a series of song lyrics that would identify the accomplishments of 3 of the Mesopotamian Civilizations above. / Write a poem book that would address people, places, events for all 7 Ancient Civilizations above. You may choose which type of poem you like. 7 poems are required. Be creative and use details. / Create a portfolio that includes pictures, maps, people and events for 3 of the above Civilizations. Think in terms of a scrapbook.
Create a Biography in a Box (see attached materials for instructions) for 1 Ancient Civilization above.
*You will need a shoe box or something similar* / Create a lesson plan to present in class at teacher’s discretion. Your lesson must include: Important Vocabulary, People, Events and Contributions. Your lesson must cover one of the civilizations listed above. You must create a class activity and quiz for your lesson. (See lesson plan template and directions on web site for further directions. ) / Create a Newspaper Front Page that would outline a 1 Major event that occurred in Mesopotamia and 4 other events. Use a layout similar to what you see in an everyday newspaper with different stories for different audiences.
Construct a Board Game that would include 1 of the Civilizations above. Include the rules and instructions as well as the game board and pieces. Include major events, people and places for that Civilization. / Create (1) model of one of the following options:
-  The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
-  A Pillar for the Code of Hammurabi
-  A ziggurat
-  Assyrian Chariot
-  Phoenician Sailboat / Develop a Map outlining the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia – Include major rivers, landmarks, bodies of water, deserts and mountain ranges. Explain why those elements are important to the way of life in that region.