ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Learning Target: I can research to uncover specific evidence for each of the 7 characteristics of a civilization for my assigned region to PROVE the region can indeed be considered a civilization. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Review: The Neolithic Revolution brought the invention of farming, allowing people to settle AND STAY in one location These early settlements grew into the first known civilizations
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Review: In order to be considered a civilization, the following 7 characteristics must be met: Organized Governments Complex Religions Job Specialization Social Classes Art & Architecture Public Works Writing System
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Your task: **YOU must prove whether or not your assigned region can truly be considered a “civilization”**
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS With your group, you must create a PowerPoint presentation that includes evidence specific to your assigned region in the following areas: - Organized Governments - Complex Religions - Job Specialization - Social Classes - Art & Architecture - Public Works - Writing System
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Your presentation must also include: A map of the region you are researching A video that demonstrates the culture of the region you are presenting AT LEAST 2 pictures for each characteristic of civilization, specific to your region of study
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS **HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS** AVOID PLAGARISM **FACT CHECK** (Are your facts correct? Are they in the right category?) Complete the graphic organizer with facts FIRST! Before starting your slide(s) Short-bulleted text!!! NO LONG SENTENCES!!
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS **HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS** Use the provided rubric to ensure you have included all required pieces to your project **You will be graded individually on the slides that YOU create & are responsible for** Please Share your presentation with me for final approval