Definition

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Student Work
As an enrichment activity to our unit on Ancient Egypt, students will complete a multi-step, multi-media research project on one of several topic choices. Students may work alone or with a partner who chooses the same research topic. The final products of this research will be presented in the classroom and displayed at our annual “Ancient Egypt Day” in the cafeteria. The basic steps of this assignment are listed below: Choose a research topic from the list provided that interests you most. If there is another topic you’re interested in, please see the teacher for approval. Research will be conducted in the media center, the classroom and at home (if needed.) The results of your research must be in the form of PowerPoint slides or a written report that follows the criteria provided. Students must create a labeled visual (no larger than a desktop in size) that relates to their topic. Your final PowerPoint slide or last paragraph of your report must answer the following Big Question. QUESTION: If you could speak with anyone from Ancient Egypt, who would it be and why? What question would you ask that person and what do you think their response would be? PROJECT CRITERIA This project may be completed alone or with a partner, but the requirements for this project will be greater and the expectations higher if students work together. Each student will receive an individual grade for his/her contributions to the project. Choose one of the topics on the attached sheet, where you will also find ideas for visuals. If there is a topic of interest to you that is not listed, please see the teacher to discuss it. NO MORE THAN THREE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS OR PARTNERS IN THE CLASS MAY CHOOSE THE SAME TOPIC. All research must be kept in a labeled, Egypt Folder that will remain in the classroom. Each student must also maintain an electronic file for this project under Student Work on the HKMS Network. A Works Cited Page (minimum of three sources) is required using Citation Machine. The final product of this project will include: A polished report or PowerPoint on the chosen topic (minimum of two typed pages or six PowerPoint slides if you work alone, three pages or eight slides if working with a partner). All work must be written in the student’s own words! An appropriate-sized visual that relates to the chosen topic. The report or PowerPoint must contain at least two graphics (scanned or inserted as jpegs.) The Works Cited Page must be attached to your report or be the final slide of your PowerPoint. If doing a PowerPoint, students must submit a hard copy of the presentation. The “Big Question” must be included in all projects. All students will present their projects to the class, and then at our “Egypt Day” exhibit. This project is double-weighted and will be assessed according to the attached grading criteria. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE PROJECT CHECKLIST TO MAKE SURE EACH REQUIREMENT OF THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED!