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//__Research Paper Guidelines__// The purpose is to show your research and your thinking about the material.
 * It should be 3-4 pages per team
 * Avoid fancy fonts (standard is 12 point Times New Roman)
 * Address at least two elements of the civilization

In your introduction: Give enough information so that your reader has some general ideas about your civilization—for example,
 * where was it located
 * how large was it
 * when did it thrive
 * when did it end

In the body of the paper:
 * Take a stance toward your material. Express an opinion that is backed up by the facts you have found.
 * What should someone remember about this civilization that you think is important?

In your conclusion: //__Project Guidelines__//
 * Link your research to our essential question---what is power?
 * Show the challenges the people of this civilization faced and how they responded in one of these areas
 * Physical environment (droughts, floods, mountains, harsh climate…)
 * Neighboring nations
 * Feeding a large population
 * Maintaining control (of the government, of the people, of public order…)

The purpose is to show and share what you have learned.

Ø It should include a visual component. Ø It should engage the audience. Ø Plan to use about ten minutes.

Forms may be

o PowerPoint o Movie o Model o Skit o Board Game o Fictional or short story (such as a trader’s journey) o Paintings o Clay or wax models o Replica of an artifact o Backdrop for a tale o Costumes

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