• Each of the projects will be created using the Internet and a computer.
  • Click on the questions below to go to that project page which has sample projects, programs and links to use.


How did the geography of the region influence/affect the society?
Project: Create a map with key places and details explained using hyperlinks or buttons.

How did the political system (government) of the region develop and cause it to prosper and then to fall?
Project :Create a timeline.

How was the economy fair or unfair?
Project :Use charts and/or graphs to demonstrate the social classes and distribution of wealth.

What social characteristics were unique to this society?
Project :Pick a person (child or adult in the lower, middle, or upper class) and describe a day in their life in the form of a journal entry or multimedia presentation.

How did the religious traditions influence the culture?
Project: Multimedia presentation.

What were this society's great cultural and scientific contributions and achievements?
Project :Create a brochure, webpage, or presentation that advertises the contributions and achievements of this civilization.

Who were key people from this civilization, and what did they do?
Project :Create a trivia scavenger hunt that will guide somebody to learn about these people.
1. Determine who the key figures are.
2. Write interesting trivia questions about each person.
3. Include at least one link for each question so a person playing your trivia game can find the answer.

BONUS PROJECT:

What is this region like today?
Project :e-mail and/or chat with a person who lives in this region today to get to know them and ask them about what it is like in modern times. Present what you learn from this Internet communication in any form that you choose.



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