Ancient Wonders of World

History❏ Architecture is the art of designing a

building/ structure for a purpose. ❏ Humans have accomplished amazing

works of art and architecture throughout history. These architectural achievements are known as Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

❏ They show the imagination and sheer hard work of which human beings are capable.

History❏ The World Heritage Organization

has chosen 7 New Wonders to represent all civilizations (they were still made many years ago).

❏ All Wonders of the World have a unique history.

You will choose 1 to create a replica (small model) of the structure.

The Next few slides show your choices:

Make an Ancient Wonder of the World Here it is! YOU get to be the designer of an Ancient Wonder of the World!

We will discuss altogether in class, but you are gathering ideas today.

Step 1: Decide which Ancient Wonders of the World you are going to create. Read the information and view photos in these slides. Find one that is interesting to you. Maybe you would like to know more about one of the choices or maybe you already know a lot about it and want to share your knowledge and create it.

The Choices Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Iraq

The Choices Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt The Great Wall of China, China

The Choices Taj Mahal, India Chichen Itza, Mexico

The Choices The Roman Colosseum, Italy

Student Examples- Ideas for Materials

More examples

More Examples of Materials used

And more materials……….

Your turn to Brainstorm Some Ideas-Which Wonder of the World would you like to make?

What materials would you like to use?

What materials do you have already at home?

Sketch ideas and jot down some notes on the “Brainstorming Wonder Paper.”

Step 2: COMPLETE AT HOMEDecide how to represent this ancient wonder. What are you going to make? Use the information from the pictures and the websites in these slides to gather information about these ancient structures and Decide how you would like to display your ancient structure.Here are some acceptable ideas:

-3 dimensional model- replica materials can include sticks, cardboard, legos, styrofoam, blocks, etc. (example- make a section of the Great Wall of China out of marshmallows)

-2 dimensional picture- painting/ drawing/ collage/ or some of each

(example- paint the Taj Mahal on a canvas or make a collage or mosaic of Chichen Itza)

-Sculpture or Scenery- create a scene in history that include the ancient wonder

(example- a diorama to show the Great Pyramid- Desert, Nile River, and Camel in background)

Step 2: COMPLETE AT HOME

Other Guidelines:● Make a plan. Give yourself time. You should spend at least a few hours on this

project. Or more.● Choose materials wisely- give yourself time to test things out. What you create

should be able to be moved around some, transport to school in a small box or tray, and hold together for showcase.

● Keep your project small and manageable. You could fit this on your lap or desk. ● If you choose an edible material, let your teacher know before. No projects will be

eaten in class.

Stockton: When is this Project DUE ???You will sign up for the day to bring in your project. The days to sign up are between:

May 9-11 (Wed.-Fri.) and May 14-18 (Mon.- Fri.)

*You may bring your project before the day you sign up if you finish early.*You are expected to have it complete and at school on the sign up day.

Trautmann: When is this Project DUE ??? May 16 (Wed)

*You may bring your project before the due date if you finish early.*You are expected to have it complete and at school on the due date.

Step 3 Completed in CLASS only (week of May 8)1.Complete the SELF-GENERATED QUESTIONS sheet handed out in class to create questions about your Ancient Wonder.

2.Then Research to find the answers to those questions.

3.Next, you will research to find specific information about your Ancient Wonder to make Informative Labels (this part will be done in class) by Completing the INFORMATIVE LABELS OUTLINE.

4.Only use the websites listed on the next slide.

Informative Video Links for each StructureUse the following websites to view photos and gather information:

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/seven-wonders/#Pyramids-at-Giza.png

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/sevens-wonders-of-the-ancient-world

Self- Assessment/ Checklist/ RubricProduction of Ancient Wonder of the World

___/6 Construction resembles (looks like) photos shown/discussed in class.

___/6 Original and truly an idea that you created. (not a kit bought from a store or picture printed from the internet)

___/6 Neatness, Craftsmanship, Durability (Choosing appropriate materials)

Production Total ____/18

Research/ Informative Labels_____/ 4 Points Informative Label #1 Geography- Label Includes: On Which Continent is the structure located? Country? City? Do people visit this Ancient Wonder today? If not, tell why?

What happened to it?

_____/ 4 Points Informative Label #2 History- Label Includes:

Which civilization built this structure? What was the purpose of it being built? Why was it built?

_____/ 4 Points Informative Label #3 Resources- Label Includes: What Natural Resources (earth materials)? How did this structure get built? Who built it? How did they do it? (Human Resources)

_____/ 4 Points Informative Label #4 YOUR CHOICEWrite information that you found from your self-generated questions.

____/16 Points Informative Label Research Total