Creating a Digital Museum Exhibit on Ancient Civilizations

In this project, students will work in groups to create a digital museum exhibit on an ancient civilization studied in class. The project will cover the following learning outcomes:

• Know the key characteristics of the civilization studied
• Understand the significance of the civilization in history
• Can create a digital exhibit that showcases the civilization's achievements and contributions to society

Methodology

Students will be divided into groups of four and assigned an ancient civilization to research. They will use online resources and textbooks to gather information about the civilization's history, culture, achievements, and contributions to society. They will then use a digital platform such as Google Sites or Wix to create a museum exhibit that showcases their civilization's achievements and contributions to society. The exhibit should include text, images, videos, and interactive elements such as quizzes or games.

Resources/Materials Required

• Access to online resources and textbooks
• Computers or tablets with internet access
• Digital platform such as Google Sites or Wix
• Optional: cameras or smartphones for taking pictures or videos

Instructions

1. Divide students into groups of four and assign each group an ancient civilization to research.

2. Instruct students to use online resources and textbooks to gather information about their civilization's history, culture, achievements, and contributions to society.

3. Instruct students to use a digital platform such as Google Sites or Wix to create a museum exhibit that showcases their civilization's achievements and contributions to society. The exhibit should include text, images, videos, and interactive elements such as quizzes or games.

4. Instruct students to present their exhibit to the class and explain the significance of their civilization in history.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on the following:

• Accuracy and completeness of research
• Creativity and effectiveness of exhibit design
• Clarity and coherence of exhibit content
• Quality of presentation and explanation