Project information

First Semester Social Studies Project

Assigned: 10/25/2011

Due: 12/8/2011 (will start to accept on 12/7/2011)

1.     Build model of a ziggurat. Include a clear description of what a ziggurat is. What were the most famous ziggurats ever built? Essay of information to be 5 paragraphs.

2. Build a model of the Ishtar gates and research the city of Babylon. Include description of how, when, where why the Ishtar gate was built and where is the gate located today? Essay of information to be 5 paragraphs.

3.     Make a model relating to Hammurabi’s Code of Law, such as the stone pillar, or a poster showing the pillar and examples of the code laws. Who was Hammurabi? How did he come to power? Describe his system of laws, their application, and significance. Essay of information to be 5 paragraphs.

4.     Make a model of a mummy. Research the practice and procedures of mummification and write a 5 paragraph essay explaining the practice and procedures.

5.     Make a model of King Tut’s funeral mask. Research the history behind the boy king and his short, but memorable life, what made him so interesting to so many? Essay of information to be 5 paragraphs.

Grading:

Model –                      100 pts.

Research papers          100 pts.   5 paragraph minimum on research essays. Size 12 font, and an easy to read font style required.

Bibliography                 50 pts.

ALL research must include a bibliography (NO WIKIPEDIA) and must list a minimum of 4 sources. Sources can be from the internet, encyclopedia, books (other than textbook), even videos. Students may use easybib.com to assist them on preparing their bibliographies.

Models may not be bigger than desk tops due to limited display area.

**Students may propose, in writing, other ideas for projects. Proposals must be made by 11/2/2011. Pyramids will not be accepted for this project