Yr+8+Ancient+China+Project

= The Task =

**You and your partner will be the experts on the topic, and will present to the class as teachers.**
=** Let's Do Research! **=

Use the information sources below to help you save time, and to make sure you find reliable information. Click on the links.

Library Catalogue is your first point of access. Don't forget to look in the website results. Britannica Online has lots of information on the different dynasties. --> This database has lots of information. Password: onesearch


 * The websites below have been checked to contain reliable information. Use them! **

==History for Kids Portal --> this portal shows links to many different aspects of ancient China == ==**China Highlights --> what did China look like under different dynasties - maps!** == ==Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilisation --> lots of information about aspects of daily life in ancient China==

Chinese Paintings --> Website with explanations of common symbols used in Chinese Art
= = Mr Styles has handed out useful parts of the following book, which you can cite if you use the information. Please copy and paste the following MLA citation into your bibliography:

//The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China : Primary Source Lessons for Teachers and Students //. Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2006. Print.

= End Product =

You will produce: 1. a 4-5 minute Power Point presentation on your chosen topic. 2. a poster about your topic with pictures and information. 3. a 1-2 minute 'Show and Tell' about an object you have brought in that relates to your topic, or a newspaper/magazine article. 4. a 300-500 word study guide about your topic. The aim is to inform your fellow students about the topic, so that they can learn about it. Make sure you have enough copies for all students in your group. 5. A bibliography in MLA style. Use Easybib.com for this and see Bibliography Guide page on this Wiki for more information.

=//Deadlines for submission of project //= 1) Powerpoint—Tuesday, March 6 2) Poster, Show and Tell, and Study Guide—Wednesday, March 7. 1) Powerpoint-Monday, March 5 <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">2) Poster, Show and Tell, and Study Guide - Friday, March 9. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">1) Powerpoint - Tuesday, March 6 <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">2) Poster, Show and Tell, and Study Guide - Thursday, March 8. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">1) Powerpoint - Wednesday March 7 <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">2) Poster, Show and Tell, and Study Guide - Friday, March 9.
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=//<span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11pt;">Assessment //= <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">You are using several skills for this task including research, historical understanding, presentation, group work & organizational skills. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> You will peer assess each other’s videos, and you will also be assessed by your teacher. At the end of the project, you will submit a ‘self assessment’ sheet detailing your own contribution with evidence. You will be graded as a partnership on all 5 items, but <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">if you don’t contribute as much as your partner does, you will get a lower grade.