Introduction
Introduction
You have been hired by the curator of the Ancient Museum. Your first job is to help enhance the Mesopotamian section of the museum. The Museum Board feels people need to know more about the achievements of Ancient Mesopotamia and how those achievements have impacted our modern society.
Task
Task
Posterboard Presentation 
You will need to create a posterboard presentation of the THREE most important achievements made by the Mesopotamians. Your job will be to persuade the museum Board (your classmates) that your choices have had an impact on both the Mesopotamian society and our modern society. Be sure to read the rubric so you know what is expected of you.
Process
Process
Part 1
Before you begin, please explore these sites to get an overview of Mesopotamia.
Mesopotamia- The British Museum
Welcome to the Babylonian Empire-you will need to click on the babylon button to get the information
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 Mesopotamian society and our modern society.
Architecture-- 
Mathematics/Astronomy--
Sumerian Numeration Babylonian Mathematics Babylonian Calendar
Medicine--
Historical Background Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia Managed Care
Recreation-- 
Technology-
Plumbing Copper Writing 1 Writing 2 Other Innovations
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
Now is your opportunity to convince the head curator of the museum of the most important Mesopotamian achievement. You will write a well-organized, well-supported paragraph defending your choice of the THREE of the most important Mesopotamian achievement. Be sure to include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion.
Teacher Page
This webquest is geared toward the study of Ancient Mesopotamian achievements. It is intended for 6th grade students and any other students who are studying Mesopotamia. Students are required to prepare a persuasive presentation to show what they know.
DOROTEO ACERET JR.
JESSICA CATIGGAY
ROSE JEAN MORILLO
LOVE JOY PASCUA
MARK ARIEL RUIZ
ALICE RAMIL