Term One Empire Project:
So far we’ve learned quite a bit about empires in Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages, their strengths and weaknesses, and what made them lose their power. Now, you’re going to take all that information and put it into your own words. You’re going to become an expert on one of these empires! Pick one of the following: Vikings, Holy Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Russia, Umayyad Caliphate, Abbasid Caliphate, Tang Dynasty, Unified Silla, or Japan
Using the text plus two other sources, you will:
· Imagine yourself to be the ruler of your chosen empire. In a two-page essay, explain your empire’s strengths. Address why your empire is successful. Although you are writing a first-person narrative, make sure to use historically accurate information as your guide while writing.
· Construct a timeline of your empire. You should include relevant major events that occurred during your empire’s history (wars, rebellions, treaties, important leaders, etc). Your timeline should be in chronological order. Be colorful and creative in your design!
· Present your timeline to the class. This is a great opportunity to work on your public speaking skills, which you will use quite a bit during this school year. Make eye contact, speak slowly and clearly, and use your notes as little as possible.
Term One Empire Project Grading Rubric
Essay Presentation Timeline
Excellent All information is accurate, Student uses a strong, clear voice, Timeline is in chronological order
relevant, and clearly presented; making eye contact with the class and shows obvious effort; timeline
sources are well chosen and and relying minimally on notes; is creative, visually engaging,
properly cited. student practices SLANT with and informative.
other presentations.
Good Information is mostly accurate Student relies often on notes; Timeline is visually engaging
and relevant. Most sources have some eye contact with the class; and creative; some issues
been well chosen. A few citation good speaking voice; student with chronology.
errors. practices SLANT with other
presentations
Average Errors in information distract from Student mumbles; pace of Timeline contains errors in
the overall presentation. Sources presentation is uneven; little information and chronology;
are poorly chosen or cited. eye contact with the class; student little effort has gone into
does not pay attention to other presentation.
presentations.
Needs Work Information does not pertain Student is not audible; little or Timeline is either not present or does
to the assignment. no effort is apparent in presentation not contain relevant information;
No sources cited. student ignores other presentations. no effort has gone into presentation.
So far we’ve learned quite a bit about empires in Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages, their strengths and weaknesses, and what made them lose their power. Now, you’re going to take all that information and put it into your own words. You’re going to become an expert on one of these empires! Pick one of the following: Vikings, Holy Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Russia, Umayyad Caliphate, Abbasid Caliphate, Tang Dynasty, Unified Silla, or Japan
Using the text plus two other sources, you will:
· Imagine yourself to be the ruler of your chosen empire. In a two-page essay, explain your empire’s strengths. Address why your empire is successful. Although you are writing a first-person narrative, make sure to use historically accurate information as your guide while writing.
· Construct a timeline of your empire. You should include relevant major events that occurred during your empire’s history (wars, rebellions, treaties, important leaders, etc). Your timeline should be in chronological order. Be colorful and creative in your design!
· Present your timeline to the class. This is a great opportunity to work on your public speaking skills, which you will use quite a bit during this school year. Make eye contact, speak slowly and clearly, and use your notes as little as possible.
Term One Empire Project Grading Rubric
Essay Presentation Timeline
Excellent All information is accurate, Student uses a strong, clear voice, Timeline is in chronological order
relevant, and clearly presented; making eye contact with the class and shows obvious effort; timeline
sources are well chosen and and relying minimally on notes; is creative, visually engaging,
properly cited. student practices SLANT with and informative.
other presentations.
Good Information is mostly accurate Student relies often on notes; Timeline is visually engaging
and relevant. Most sources have some eye contact with the class; and creative; some issues
been well chosen. A few citation good speaking voice; student with chronology.
errors. practices SLANT with other
presentations
Average Errors in information distract from Student mumbles; pace of Timeline contains errors in
the overall presentation. Sources presentation is uneven; little information and chronology;
are poorly chosen or cited. eye contact with the class; student little effort has gone into
does not pay attention to other presentation.
presentations.
Needs Work Information does not pertain Student is not audible; little or Timeline is either not present or does
to the assignment. no effort is apparent in presentation not contain relevant information;
No sources cited. student ignores other presentations. no effort has gone into presentation.