Cascade Middle School’s 3rd Annual Night At the Museum
Project Plan: Sixth Grade
Who:
All CMS social studies students will create a project
Where:
Cascade Middle School large and small gym
When:
Wednesday April 6, 2016
Why:
To show off your knowledge of history to CMS staff, parents, and the
community, show PRIDE, have fun, and learn new things!
(6:30-8:00)
What:
 Students will research a civilization of their choice (from the ancient world
history text book) and complete a project about it. Civilization options
include:
1. The Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia)
2. Ancient Egypt
3. Ancient India
4. Ancient China
5. Ancient Greece
6. Ancient Rome
 Students will create a project of their choice that focuses on an essential
question. This can be any of the following (or something else, just ask!).
1. Model
a. This can be many different things. From giant maps
of the civilization highlighting important places, a
model of the civilization or a specific landmark in the
civilization (building, geography, etc.)
2. Take on the Role
a. Students can dress the part and take on the
personality of the character (props are a must).
3. Tri fold poster board
a. Poster with images and explanations highlighting the
key details found in this packet.
4. You pick!
a. If you have an idea for another style of project, get it
approved by your teacher before starting.
**want to exceed standards? Create multiple projects***
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Project Plan: Sixth Grade
 Key Details: While completing the project, you should try to answer the
following key questions about your choice civilization. You may choose to
focus on ONE, or multiple- it’s your choice!
b. geography
i. How did geography affect the civilization?
c. history
The way you
i. What historical accomplishments is the
present this
civilization known for?
information in your
d. culture
project is up to
i. What legacies have been left (things we do or
you- be creative!
use today)? How the culture impacts us.
e. government
i. What form of government did the civilization
have (legal systems, etc.)
f. economics
i. What type of economic system did the
civilization have (currency, trade, etc.),
including occupations.
 At the event, parents and community members will be voting for “Best in
Show” for each grade level. The winners will receive a PRIZE!
 All students MUST complete a project of their choice.
 Students may choose to work with a partner or individually.
o Pick your partner carefully, your grade depends on it!
Hmmm…what civilization
should I pick? What project
type am I interested in?
CIVILIZATION Name: _____________________________ Chapter #_______ Pages _______-_______
Project type: ________________________________________________
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Project Plan: Sixth Grade
Begin your research by looking for the following information (this can
all be found in your textbook). These are notes to start your thinking process!
Civilization Name
Location (below)
a. Continent
b. Areas of water
near the
civilization
c. Major Landforms
near the
civilization
HISTORY
a. Major
accomplishments
(things your
civilization is
known for)
 Bullet point your
information on the
right side.
Think about your project
choice while you search for
the information…how can I
“show it?”
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Project Plan: Sixth Grade
Culture (how the
civilization impacts us
today)
 Bullet point your
information on the
right side.
Think about your project
choice while you search for
the information…how can I
“show it?”
Government (type of
government)
 See below
a. Who was in
charge?
b. Laws?
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Project Plan: Sixth Grade
c. Other info?
Economics (system for
buying, selling, trading,
etc.)
Currency (money)
Jobs people had
Other important details
Create an essential question; this is what your project will answer. What you want to know!
Example: How did the Egyptians build the pyramids and why were they built?
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Before you begin your project, your question must be approved by Mr. Olson
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Cascade Middle School’s 3rd Annual Night At the Museum
Project Plan: Sixth Grade
Examples from previous year: Super Scholar Projects!
Olson; social studies; ancient world; night at the museum; project plan for students 2016