Introduction
Form Two students will visit Great Zimbabwe for their History lesson.
Great Zimbabwe is an ancient city in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe near lake Mutirikwi and the town of Masvingo. It was part of a wealthy African trading empire that controlled much of the East African coast from the 11th to 15th centuries C.E. The city is known for its large circular wall and tower. It is the largest stone complex in Africa built before the modern era.
Task
The students will go to Great Zimbabwe to learn the history thereof. Great Zimbabwe will offer a cultural experience of the ancient kingdom, and they will learn about the lifestyle and appreciate the geographical setting of its land.
The students will then write a summary of the history and lessons learned. A journalistic account to be crafted.
The work must be original and creative expressed in the student's ability to process and transform the information gathered at Great Zimbabwe.
Process
The entire Form Two Class will visit Great Zimbabwe and will tour the ruins and the entire city as a group.
The class will then be divided into groups of five. The groups will have time to share their experience and record it.
Individuals will then have to do their summaries and write a report detailing their experiences and lessons learned.
Students are recommended to use video clips, and pictures obtained during the tour of Great Zimbabwe to back up their written reports.
Evaluation
Students, please use the rubric below when completing your Touring Great Zimbabwe Project!
You may earn up to 12 points for the entire project based on the criteria listed.
The group work will be evaluated separately from the individual assignments.
Each assignment will be graded differently: group work vs. individual grades.
Rubric:
| # | 1. Below standard | 2. Approaching standard | 3. At standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information: Topic and length | Topic was addressed. Statements were not supported by facts and examples. | Topic was addressed. Most statements were supported by facts and examples. | Topic was completely addressed. Statements were clearly supported by many facts and detailed examples. |
| Media-Creativity and Originality: Uses original media and combines media in new and unique ways | Used one or two pieces of original media. Missed opportunities to creatively use media elements. | Used three or more original media elements. Used media in a unique way. | Made extensive use of original photographs, illustrations, sounds, movies, etc. Combined multiple media elements to create a unique effect. |
| Grammar | Words are misspelled, punctuations are left out or used incorrectly at least 4 times overall. | Misspelled words and incorrect grammar and punctuation is no more that once per page. | No spelling, grammar or punctuation errors are present. |
| Visual appeal | Only text and pictures are present, but appropriately placed. | One or more extra things are done on each page to make more interesting (but not clutter presentation or distract reader). | Extra things are done (fonts, centering, borders, etc) without distracting reader or cluttering presentation. |
Conclusion
Students have mastered the history of Great Zimbabwe with the full ability to tell the history, culture, and lifestyle of the kingdom.
Students will have accomplished their History assignment.
Students will know the importance of the historical tours, working in groups, and delivering a great individual final product!
Credits
All assignments will be credited to each individual student and group work will also be acknowledged.
Teacher Page
Students love history and site seeing, therefore this is a great experience. When students are participating, seeing real-life situations, and working in groups, accountability is inevitable and they succeed individually.