Civilizations+of+the+Americas+Assignments

== = = =__Assignment 14__= Now that we are finished learning about civilizations of the Americas, I would like you to reflect on what you have learned about the Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas. Please complete these sentences **clearly** and with **specific details**. Write the answers on your wiki page. 1. The single most important thing I learned was... 2. Something that confused me or that I didn't understand was... 3. What surprised me the most was... 4. I would like to know more about... 5. The part that I think I will always remember was...

=__Assignment 13__=
 * Sources:**
 * your notes
 * wiki assignments
 * your 3D Timeline
 * KIS Library Resources


 * Rubric:** [[file:Cartoon Presentation Rubric.pdf]]

Using the sources above, you will create a GoAnimate cartoon in which you discuss this topic: //**The ........... should be remembered more than the .......... and the ............. .**// Your choices for the blanks are the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.
 * Directions:**

Your cartoon will **compare** all three civilizations and will also **explain** your **judgment** why one should be remembered more than the others. As you **prove** which one should be remembered more than the others, your cartoon must **explain**:
 * which civilization had more interesting/useful achievements
 * which civilization developed, in your perspective, a more successful/stronger/better civilization
 * which civilization has a more memorable/interesting history


 * Requirements:**
 * This assignment is **not** a summary of a civilization. It's an explanation of your decision about which one should be remember more.
 * Make sure to compare the civilizations as you explain your judgment.
 * There is no limit to the number of scenes.
 * Your cartoon must have audio (i.e. narration/background music) and borrowed pictures related to your topic.
 * Your cartoon must be easy to read and follow. This means scene organization and text should be clear and understandable.
 * You can only use the sources above. All sources (borrowed pictures/information) must be cited at the end of your cartoon.

= = =__Assignment 12__=
 * Sources:**
 * Your Notes
 * online textbook pages 374-375
 * Wiki assignments
 * Inca Inventions & Achievements

On your American Civilizations line of your 3D Timeline, enter **eight** __important__ descriptions about the Incas. Use the sources above to gather information about important events/information related to our study of the Incas. Once you finish your timeline, anyone should be able to go through your timeline and learn about:
 * Directions:**
 * the history of the Incas (including location)
 * at least three achievements of the Incas
 * the fall of the Incas

Each event description must have: =__Assignment 11__= Directions: The following questions are related to our Inca rule simulation. Please answer the questions **clearly** and with **details** on your wiki page.
 * Requirements:**
 * a **clear** and **detailed** 3-4 sentence description
 * accurate dates
 * a **clear** picture related to the information
 * citations for pictures


 * 1) What food did your group produce? Governors must also answer this question using the groups they were responsible for. Sapa Inca doesn't have to answer this question.
 * 2) What happened to the food in each group? All must answer this question and the rest of the questions.
 * 3) Why do you think some groups accepted Inca demands?
 * 4) What were the disadvantages to a group that resisted Inca rule?
 * 5) The Inca empire was very large (see map above). What groups in the empire would most likely succeed in resisting?
 * 6) How did the Inca leadership style help expand and maintain the empire?

=__Assignment 10__=
 * Source:** [|The Awesome Aztecs for Kids]


 * Directions:**
 * Step 1:** Choose any __**five**__ categories from the source above. Carefully read the information in each category you chose and write down notes for each category in your notebook.
 * Note:** **You cannot choose these two categories:**
 * Quick History
 * Human-Environment Interaction
 * Step 2:** After you finish your notes, Mr. Tabbara will check them for completeness. Once he likes your notes, you can go on to Step 3.


 * Step 3:** Your notes are good! Now it's time to animate your information. Go to the animation program and show the information you learned. Follow the requirements below to create a complete cartoon for your five categories.


 * Requirements:** Your Aztec cartoon:
 * must clearly show information about the five categories you chose. You will have to use animation and text.
 * must not overload speech bubbles or the text becomes too small and hard to read.
 * must have at least 15 seconds of your own voice.
 * must have a logical sequence. It wouldn't make sense to show the conquest of the Aztecs first then talk about daily life.
 * must show pictures related to your topic. You will have to import these pictures into your cartoon.
 * has no limit to the number of scenes.
 * must be appropriate for KIS.


 * Step 4:** Before saving and embeding your cartoon, Mr. Tabbara has to review your cartoon.


 * Step 5:** Once you get cleared to embed your cartoon, embed it into your wiki page under an **Assignment 10** heading.

= = =__Assignment 9__=
 * Source:** Online textbook pages 372-373


 * Task:** You are an animator at Meso studios and you have been chosen by your boss Mr. Montezuma to create an animated cartoon about the Aztecs using a new animation program. You freak out because you don't know very much about the Aztecs and you've never used this new animation program. So you decide to do some research about the Aztecs before you start the animation project. After you learn about the Aztecs, you begin working on your cartoon by first exploring the new animation program.

__The Aztecs__ Section 1: Settling in the Valley of Mexico Section 2: Aztec Religion and Culture Section 3: The Empire's Rise and Fall Additional Information: Aztec Codices
 * Directions:**
 * Step 1:** Read the pages above carefully and, **in your notebook**, write __clear__ and __detailed__ summaries for each section and additional information:

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 * Step 2:** Watch this tutorial and then go to the animation studio by clicking here and sign up for an account. Don't forget your password.

Helpful Hints:
 * Step 3:** Create an animated scene for each section about the Aztecs. Your scenes must show and tell information about each section. Make sure you also include a scene for the additional information (Aztec Codices). This means you will have a total of four scenes.
 * Each scene should prove that you know the information from each section
 * Each scene should **clearly** give information about the Aztecs.
 * Each scene should have animation as well as text such as speech bubbles

=__Assignment 8__=
 * Sources:**
 * Your Notes
 * Wiki assignments

On your 3D Timeline, create another parallel timeline and name it **Mesoamerica**. Then enter **ten** important descriptions about the Mayas. Use the sources above to gather information about important events/information related to our study of the Mayas. Once you finish your timeline, anyone should be able to go through your timeline and learn about:
 * Directions:**
 * the history/origins of the Mayas (including location)
 * discovery of the Mayas
 * at least three achievements of the Mayas
 * the disappearance of the Mayas **(For this part, //__you__// will have to do research to find good and reliable information.)**

Each event description must have: =__Assignment 7__=
 * Requirements:**
 * a **clear** and **detailed** 3-4 sentence description
 * accurate dates
 * a **clear** picture related to the information
 * citations for pictures
 * Source: Click to open this PDF-->**[[file:AchievementsoftheMaya.pdf]]

Directions: First read the PDF above and then fill in the graphic organizer below. After you fill in the information, get the embed code and embed the organizer into your wiki page. media type="custom" key="5393365"

=__Assignment 6__=
 * Directions: Find three different perspectives about what will happen in December, 2012. For example, one perspective from some people is that the Mayas predicted that the world would end. For each perspective, write a one to two sentence __explanation__ what the perspective is and a link to the source. Use these headings to help you organize your answers on your wiki page.**

Perspective 1: The world will end in 2012. Explanation: Source:

Perspective 2: Explanation: Source:

Perspective 3: Explanation: Source:

= = =__Assignment 5__=
 * Please go to the websites linked and answer the following questions clearly and in complete sentences on your wiki page.**


 * Explore The Ball Game: answer questions from four sections of “explore the ball game”**

1. How much did the ball used in “the ball game” weigh?

2. What sometimes made up the core of the ball?

3. Give two other Mesoamerican uses of rubber.

4. What did the Europeans of the time make balls from?

5. How did Mesoamericans make the balls harder/bouncier?

6. What is raw rubber called?

7. Draw a label diagram (in your notebook) (with gear explanation) of a properly dressed ballplayer.

8. What shape was the ball court?

9. What were the three parts of the court and their purpose?

10. Did women play the game?

11. What happened to the losers of a ball game?

12. Sketch (in your notebook) “the loser” and “the priests” from the stone relief at El Tajin.

13. How do you say “he the ballplayer” in Mayan?

14. How old is this sport?

15. List and briefly explain five similarities between the ballgame and our modern athletic events.


 * Experience Game: “Watch Game” and answer questions then try “Play Game”**

16. What do we learn about Mesoamericans from the model?

17. Where were courts built?

18. How can we tell that spectators enjoyed themselves?

19. How many players were on each team?

20. What did they hit the ball with?

21. Were the losers always killed?

= = =__Assignment 4__=
 * Task:** You will create a map of John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood’s two expeditions into Mexico and Central America. (this will be completed on your scribble map). You will also produce an illustrated Journal of their journey using the provided keynote template.


 * Resources:**
 * [|explorer_journal_entries.jpg]
 * [[file:Expl Jrnl Tmplt.key]]
 * [|explorer_map.jpg]


 * Steps:**
 * 1) You cannot do anything until you put the keynote into proper order. The pages of Stephens and Catherwood journal have fallen out of order during their journey. Use a piece of scrap paper to make notes, read through all the slides, look at the list of explorer journal entries, and drag the slides into proper order.
 * 2) Now that you know the proper order of their journey you need to place all relevant landmarks from the explorer map provided onto your scribble map (see instructions below).
 * 3) Following clues from the journal, draw each expedition route in the proper colour.
 * 4) Complete the Keynote journal presentation by changing the theme, fonts, background, etc. and adding one appropriate image to each page.

__**Directions for Map**__
 * Using the map of the explorer map of the Yucatan Peninsula above, place all cities and ruins onto your scribble map.
 * Differentiate between a city and ruin by your choice of marker.
 * **Use 50% size for your markers** or the map will become too crowded.
 * Be sure that the lines you draw to label each expedition are in the proper colour (see legend on map provided).

__**Journal Keynote Presentation**__
 * Make sure that the slides are in proper chronological order and divided by expeditions (use the colours to help you).
 * Change the theme, backgrounds, fonts, etc. to visuals appropriate for the purpose and audience.
 * Add one suitable image to each slide.
 * Create an annotated bibliography at the end of your journal. Properly cite the image that you have used and then briefly (one or two sentences) explain why your image “fits” with the journal entry.

=__**Assignment 3**__= Using your Internet research skills, find two primary sources and two secondary sources about the Mayans. Put the links of all four sources on your wiki page. For each link explain why it is a primary source or secondary source.

=__Assignment 2__= Go to this [|site] and follow the directions for **Step 3**. Use your scribble map according to the directions in class.

= = =__Assignment 1__=

Go to this [|site] and follow the directions.