Introduction
by Joy A. Buenconsejo, Mount Carmel College
Students research achievements made by Ancient Mayans and give a presentation to the Museum Board to convince them which achievements are most significant.
Introduction
You have been hired by the famous Archeology of the National Museum. Your first job is to help enhance the Mayan's section of the museum. The Museum Board feels people need to know more about the Achievements of Ancient Mayan's and how those achievements have impacted our modern society.
Task
Task
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You will need to create a posterboard presentation of the FIVE most important achievements made by the Mayan's. Your job will be to persuade the museum Board (your classmates) that your choices have had an impact on both the Mayan's society and our modern society. Be sure to read the rubric so you know what is expected of you.
Process
Process
Part 1
Click this hyperlinks to get an overview of Mayan.
Part 2
For this section, you will need to research 5 different areas of Mesopotamian achievements and record your findings on the record sheet. You will need to record 8 achievements and identify their impact on both Mayan society and our modern society.
Mayan's Achievements and Inventions
Mayan’s Achievements Record Sheet
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Part 3
Now that you have collected your information, decide which THREE achievements have made the biggest impact on our modern society. You will need to prepare a posterboard presentation to convince the Museum Board that your choices are the most significant. A good presentation will have pictures accompanying each achievement and the impact on both Mesopotamia and our society.
Your job will be to present a 3-5 minute persuasive presentation to your classmates.
Evaluation
Evaluation
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Process Worksheet Completion
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Worksheet not complete- not all areas addressed. Less than 3 achievements. | Worksheet not filled completely- not all areas addressed. Less than 6 achievements. | Worksheet filled completely with 5 areas addressed. At least 6 achievements. | Worksheet filled completely with each of the 5 areas addressed. At least 8 achievements. | |
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Process Significance of Achievements
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Significance of achievements not addressed. | Significance not addressed for both societies. Minimal support provided. | Significance of achievements addressed for both societies. Good support provided. | Significance of achievements addresses for both societies. Well-supported. | |
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Task Posterboard
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One achievement. Picture. Lacks creativity. | Two achievements with pictures.Not very neat or creative. | Three achievements identified. No pictures. Neat and creative. | Three achievements clearly identified with pictures. Creative. | |
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Task Support for achievements
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No support for choices. Impact on societies not mentioned. | Reasons for choices not supported clearly. Impact on societies mentioned. | Reasons for choices somewhat supported. Impact on societies mentioned and supported. | Reasons for choices clearly supported. Impact on societies is relevant. | |
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Speaking
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Does not speak clearly. Lacks volume and/or rate. many verbal or physical distractions. Does not meet time requirement. | Speaks clearly but lacks consistent volume and rate. Some verbal/physical distractions. Does not meet time requirement. | Speaks clearly at an appropriate rate and volume. Minimal verbal/physical distractions. Meets time requirement. | Speaks clearly at an appropriate rate and volume. No physical or verbal distractions. Meets time requirement. | |
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Conclusion Paragraph
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Paragraph lacks organization. Topic sentence unclear- no support. | Paragraph has minimal organization- lacking topic, support or conclusion. | Paragraph has good organization. Topic sentence, 2-3 supporting details, conclusion. | Paragraph has clear organization. Topic sentence, 4-5 supporting details, conclusion. | |
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Mechanics- Grammar, Format, Spelling
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Major mechanical errors in grammar, formatting, and spelling. | The final body of work has 3-5 mechanical errors in grammar, formatting, and spelling. | The final body of work has 1-2 mechanical errors in grammar, formatting, and spelling.. | The final body of work is free of mechanical errors.. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
After all your research, now is your opportunity to convince the archeology of the museum of the most important Mayan's achievement. You will write a well-organized, well-supported paragraph defending your choice of the most important Mayan's achievement. Be sure to include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion.
Credits
Credits
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by Joy A. Buenconsejo, Mount Carmel College
Students research achievements made by Ancient Mayans and give a presentation to the Museum Board to convince them which achievements are most significant.
Teacher Introduction
This webquest is geared toward the study of Ancient Mayan's achievements. It is intended for 9th grade students and any other students who are studying Mayan Civilization. It hits on several standards including research and speaking. Students are required to prepare a persuasive presentation to show what they know.