Research -- Ancient America and Ancient Africa
Choose one Topic to research based on the links below. Write a two page research paper on your topic. Your research will be due at the completion of our studies on Ancient America and Ancient Africa. Ms. Daniel will give you the grading rubric.
Requirements --
1 ) Your paper should include a map and one other illustration.
2) Your paper must be typed, single spaced, using a font which is no larger than 12 point.
Choose one Topic to research based on the links below. Write a two page research paper on your topic. Your research will be due at the completion of our studies on Ancient America and Ancient Africa. Ms. Daniel will give you the grading rubric.
Requirements --
1 ) Your paper should include a map and one other illustration.
2) Your paper must be typed, single spaced, using a font which is no larger than 12 point.
3) Pay attention to good writing mechanics. Your paper should be well organized, and carefully written. You will be expected to use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
4) You must use at least two sources for your paper. Only one may be an Internet or electronic resource. The other must be a book, magazine, or some other "hard" source. You must provide a bibliography that provides appropriate citations for your sources. Use this resource for your bibliography format:
The OWL Source for Works Cited Pages
AFRICA and AMERICA LINKS
Lords of the Earth Site created by Native Americans that has info on Aztecs/Incas/Maya
Sacred Writings – This site explains and gives examples of the writings from the different cultures.
Aztec and Mayan Gods List of major gods and their responsibilities.
Facts about the ball game
The Incas
Inca Trail See the sights you would see if you walked the part of the Ancient Inca road system.
Ice treasure of the Inca National Geographic site about a search for frozen Inca mummies.
Andes Expedition Another National Geographic site that includes an autopsy on an Ice Mummy.
Nova Online/ Ice Mummies A Nova site that looks at the expedition to find Ice Mummies.
The Maya
Maya Astrology Good site that has sections on astrology, calendar, writing, and math.
Maya Culture This site contains many Mayan folktales.
Collapse: Why did the Maya Fall? Explore evidence found at one site to explain the fall of the Mayan Empire.
The Aztecs
Aztec Calendar Translates our dating system into the Aztec Calendar.
Aztec Calendar: the Pointer Contains a comprehensive description of how the Aztec Calendar worked.
Aztec Gods Illustrations of and information about Aztec gods.
Aztec Gods Short descriptions and links to other articles.
Quetzalcoatl All about this crucial figure from Aztec Mythology.
Aztecs A site created by students that has a good overview on several topics regarding the Aztecs.
Aztecs Another site created by students that has a good overview on several topics regarding the Aztecs.
Aztec Culture A wonderful mix of illustrations, pictures and explanations of the culture. Make sure to explore the different pages!
The Conquistadors – A PBS link to the Spanish conquest of the Americas
Africa
Mr Dowling's Electronic Passport to Ancient Africa - A great site with good information on Ghana, Timbuktu, Zimbabwe, and other mysteries of ancient Africa.
African Research - A great page full of links to explore many different aspects of ancient Africa
The Kingdom of Kush and Ancient Nubia - Some very good info about the ancient Kushites and Nubia
The Road to Timbuktu - A good site created by PBS with emphasis on Mali and Ghana
The Kingdom of Kush – A student-created website with information on an ancient alphabet and royal burial customs
African Links - A page full of many more links if you can't seem to find enough information.
4) You must use at least two sources for your paper. Only one may be an Internet or electronic resource. The other must be a book, magazine, or some other "hard" source. You must provide a bibliography that provides appropriate citations for your sources. Use this resource for your bibliography format:
The OWL Source for Works Cited Pages
AFRICA and AMERICA LINKS
Lords of the Earth Site created by Native Americans that has info on Aztecs/Incas/MayaSacred Writings – This site explains and gives examples of the writings from the different cultures.
Aztec and Mayan Gods List of major gods and their responsibilities.
Facts about the ball game
The Incas
Inca Trail See the sights you would see if you walked the part of the Ancient Inca road system.
Ice treasure of the Inca National Geographic site about a search for frozen Inca mummies.
Andes Expedition Another National Geographic site that includes an autopsy on an Ice Mummy.
Nova Online/ Ice Mummies A Nova site that looks at the expedition to find Ice Mummies.
The Maya
Maya Astrology Good site that has sections on astrology, calendar, writing, and math.
Maya Culture This site contains many Mayan folktales.
Collapse: Why did the Maya Fall? Explore evidence found at one site to explain the fall of the Mayan Empire.
The Aztecs
Aztec Calendar Translates our dating system into the Aztec Calendar.
Aztec Calendar: the Pointer Contains a comprehensive description of how the Aztec Calendar worked.
Aztec Gods Illustrations of and information about Aztec gods.
Aztec Gods Short descriptions and links to other articles.
Quetzalcoatl All about this crucial figure from Aztec Mythology.
Aztecs A site created by students that has a good overview on several topics regarding the Aztecs.
Aztecs Another site created by students that has a good overview on several topics regarding the Aztecs.
Aztec Culture A wonderful mix of illustrations, pictures and explanations of the culture. Make sure to explore the different pages!
The Conquistadors – A PBS link to the Spanish conquest of the Americas
Africa
Mr Dowling's Electronic Passport to Ancient Africa - A great site with good information on Ghana, Timbuktu, Zimbabwe, and other mysteries of ancient Africa.African Research - A great page full of links to explore many different aspects of ancient Africa
The Kingdom of Kush and Ancient Nubia - Some very good info about the ancient Kushites and Nubia
The Road to Timbuktu - A good site created by PBS with emphasis on Mali and Ghana
The Kingdom of Kush – A student-created website with information on an ancient alphabet and royal burial customs
African Links - A page full of many more links if you can't seem to find enough information.
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