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GLOBAL HISTORY PROJECT-GRADE 4

Project Title: A Journey through Mayan Civilization"


Objective: Students will identify and explain how cultures of the past have impacted and
shaped the world we live in today.
Research Background: The Mayan people are not lost. They still exist in Meso America in
southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and westernmost El Salvador and Honduras. Look at
the map below to see where the Mayans live now.

KEY QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions in your research:


1. Were there any Mayan inventions which we still see/use today? If yes, describe
these inventions.
2. Why do you think the Mayans were able to survive the test of time? What factors do
you think contributed to their survival? Explain.
3. How are the Mayans of today different from the Mayans of the ancient time? Pick
any two factors and derive a comparison. Use picture evidence to support your
answer.
4. Has the use of technology impacted the lives of the Mayans? Explain your answer
through evidence and reason.

TASK 1: Make a PowerPoint Presentation on the salient features of the Mayan


Civilization.
Students will:
1. identify basic facts about the Maya civilization, including its location, time period,
and key achievements
2. describe various aspects of Maya daily life, including food, clothing, and housing
3. Present your answers for Question 1-2.

Do not forget to:


 Present your findings in your own words. Do not copy and paste material directly
from the internet.
 Explain your work in detail
 Proofread before submitting your work
 Provide a list of sources you have used to answer your questions.
*EACH GROUP WILL HAVE 5 MINUTES TO PRESENT.

TASK 2:
Write a comprehensive report of about 250 words on the title answering Question number
3 and 4.

Do not forget to:


 Present your findings in your own words. Do not copy and paste material directly
from the internet.
 Explain your work in detail
 Proofread before submitting your work
 Provide a list of sources you have used to answer your questions.

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2024

RUBRIC:

Criteria Outstanding (3) Proficient (2) Basic (1)


Evidence of a basic No evidence of
Strong evidence of
level of application, application, synthesis,
application, synthesis,
synthesis, and or analysis of
Content and analysis of
analysis of knowledge; images
knowledge; images
knowledge; images used inappropriately
used effectively
used adequately or irrelevant
Adequately
structured and Poorly structured and
Well-structured and
Structure & organized, though disorganized, making
organized; information
Organization simplistic; information difficult to
is easy to understand
information is fairly understand
easy to understand
The student is able to The student is
The student is unable
clearly explain the somewhat able to
to explain the thought
Explanation thought process and explain the thought
process behind the
reasoning behind the process behind the
poster
poster poster
Reflection Thoughtful, insightful Adequate reflection Little or no reflection,
reflection on the with basic with no insights on
project, showing understanding of growth or
Criteria Outstanding (3) Proficient (2) Basic (1)
growth and awareness
strengths and
of strengths and improvement
weaknesses
weaknesses
Effectively worked
with others, Worked with others
Minimal or no
demonstrating adequately but may
Collaborative Task contribution to group
leadership and active have lacked initiative
work
contribution to group or leadership
tasks
Citations are flawless, Citations are mostly Citations are incorrect
Citation/ consistently following accurate, with minor or missing, hindering
Bibliography a recognized citation errors that do not understanding of
style with zero errors hinder understanding sources

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