* Build a model of any of the following: (If done well, these projects can be worth 20 xtra credit points spread out on your choice of 4 exams).
1. A Mayan pyramid (Rice crispies and melted marshmallow make for good material if you want to make it edible)
2. The map of mexico; sugar cookie dough works very well. Bring your cookie and different colors of frosting to class for a decorating session!
3. Pick any of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and create a model of it (NOT EDIBLE):
The seven wonders included:
- Great Pyramid of Giza
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- Statue of Zeus at Olympia
- Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
- Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Lighthouse of Alexandria
4. Create a model of any of the New Wonders of the World: (NOT EDIBLE)
* Great Wall of China
* Machu Pichu
*Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro
*Stonehenge
* Taj Mahal
* Leaning Tower of Pisa
* Create a pop-up book of any topic we have discussed in either history or geography. There are all SORTS of websites with instructions on how to make different kinds of pop-ups. (If done well, this project can be worth 15 xtra credit points spread out on your choice of 4 exams).
*Create a comic book of any event we've discussed in history. Must contain at least 10 scene frames and must tell the complete story of the event. (If done well, this project can be worth 20 xtra credit points spread out on your choice of 4 exams).
*Make a set of paper dolls from any culture we have discussed in either history or geography. Dolls MUST be made from cardstock or tagboard (really thick kinds of paper, so they'll stand up). Pictures from the internet can be downloaded and used as inspiration. (If done well, this project can be worth 10 xtra credit points spread out on your choice of 2 exams).
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