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Projects for Ancient China Exhibit
The museum curators have suggested some ideas for exhibits in the Great
Hall.
They are always looking for new and interesting exhibits to add to
the museum collection, however.
If you have a new idea for an exhibit, contact the curators for their
approval
| Video
Develop a 5 minute video exhibit about your
topic. You should include a clear description of that topic
in your video. Some suggestions for your video would be an interview,
a newscast, reports on important events and people, or anything
else you can think of that would represent life in Ancient China.
Things to think about:
• access to video camera
• costuming
• writing the script for the show
• memorization of lines in the script
• scenery or back drop for the taping
• background music
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| Powerpoint
Develop a 10 to 15 card stack for
your presentation in the Great Hall. Your stack should include
important information about the topic you have selected.
Things to think about:
• access to computers
• graphics (original artwork, clip art, internet
illustrations, etc.)
• sound
• transitions between cards
• introduction, table of contents, bibliography,
internet citations, credits
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Poster/Mural
Develop a 3 ft. by 5 ft. mural illustrating
your chosen topic for the Great Hall. The majority of your mural
should be made up of illustrations and information related to
your topic. You will want to document your expertise creatively
using both graphics and text. You need to be ready to describe
how you developed your mural and what it represents about Ancient
China for museum visitors.
Things to think about:
• strategies for sharing information on your mural
• what type and style of text you will use(note
cards, flip ups, poetry, lists, narratives)
• art medium (chalk, pastels, paint, water color,
acrylics)
• access to art supplies
• graphic designs
• what you will say about your mural |
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Debate
Present a 5 minute live or video-taped debate
on a controversial topic in Ancient Chinese history. For example,
debate life in two dynasties, compare two religions, debate the
beliefs of two different philosphers, debate the importance of
a significant innovation, etc.
Things to think about:
• research the rules of
debate
• write a debate script
• select
a moderator
• decisions about time for each person
to present (how will you keep track of time?)
• costumes
• props |
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Role Play
Become a citizen of
Ancient China, a famous person, a shop owner, a farmer, a peasant,
or a noble, etc. As part of your museum exhibit, take on the
role of that individual and relive through words and artifacts
a few moments of your life for museum visitors.
Things to think about:
• written script
• memorization of lines
• costumes
• scenery or back drop
• artifacts
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Scrapbook
Using a three ring binder, create a scrapbook
documenting your knowledge of your chosen topic for the Great
Hall. You should include pieces like journal entries, descriptions,
letters, photographs, maps, sketches, and mementos. You should
have a minimum of 5 different kinds of entries (both written and
visual).You need to be ready to describe how you developed your
scrapbook and what it represents about Ancient China for museum
visitors.
Things to think about:
• style of entries (you
need a wide variety)
• supplies (notebook, type
of paper, art supplies, etc.)
• choosing a coordinator
for collecting entries
• organization of scrapbook
• what will you say about your scrapbook |
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