MEDIEVAL TIME TRAVEL BROCHURE PROJECT

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MEDIEVAL TIME TRAVELBROCHURE PROJECT

• MR MERCADO
• WORLD HISTORY

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• You are creating a travel brochure for one of the
  cultures/parts of the world we have studied so
  far this year
• Each page of your brochure must include at least
  three detailed pieces of information about the
  topic (Try to make it something that would make a
  person want to travel there
• Each page should also have a few images that
  relates to your information
• Make an effort to use at least one content
  vocabulary word or historical figures name on
  each page.
• Once you have completed your brochure, you will
  write a reflection about what you have created.
  (see last slide)

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THE COVER (In class today)

• Your cover should include an illustration that
  symbolizes the culture you are trying to promote
  as well as a small map showing where in the world
  your culture was located.
• You should have an appropriate title (Make your
  culture sound fun and exciting!!!
• OPTIONS Muslim Empire, Feudal Japan (Heian
  Japan), Imperial China, The Americas (Maya,
  Aztec, Inca), West Africa, Medieval Europe,
  Renaissance Europe.

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FUH SHO!
You Should Go...
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Sights (Art, Architecture, Inventions) Tonight
(4/30, 5/1)

• Tell about new and exciting things people would
  see in your culture
• Tell about new inventions or discoveries your
  people made
• Describe some of the buildings or artwork they
  could see

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DID YOU SEE THAT?

• In the United States there are very exciting
  place like Disneyland which shows our countries
  interest in entertainment.
• You can also visit the White House where the
  President lives, which shows the democratic side
  of our country.
• Another cool place to visit is the classroom of
  Mr. Mercado at RMMS. It is a great
  representation of the high standard of formal
  education in America

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Religion (Gods, Practices, Places of Worship)
Saturday 5/2

• What is the name of the main religion?
• What is the primary belief of this religion?
• What kind of practices would people see?
• Are there more than one religion?
• Who is the God or gods?
• What kind of ceremonies might they see?

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• In the United States there is no official
  religion, even though we have a majority
  Christian society.
• People have the right to worship any religion
  that they wish its written in the Constitution.
• You can see places of religion all over From
  Islam to Catholic, Buddhist to Jewish.you name
  it, weve got it!

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Government (Great Leaders, Type of Government)
Monday 5/4

• Who is the leader? Are there problems with him or
  her?
• How does someone become the leader in your
  culture? (voting, war, inheritance)
• What laws should visitors know about? How are
  laws enforced?

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GOVERNMENT THE MAN

• The U.S. Constitution is the foundation of our
  government, it tells us what our rights and
  freedoms are. They CANNOT be taken away!!!
• In the United States the leader of our country is
  the President. Presidents are voted on by the
  citizens of the US every four years. Some of our
  most well known presidents include George
  Washington, Abraham Lincoln, JFK, and Franklin D
  Roosevelt. Our new president is Barrack Obama.
• Congress, our legislative branch of government
  makes the laws that our country must live by.
• Laws are enforced by police and courts.
  Depending on the law that has been broken, you
  can go to jail for a long time, so be careful!

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Shopping (Economics)Tuesday 5/5

• Describe some items someone might want to buy or
  trade for while they are visiting?
• Why are these souvenir unique to your culture?
  Why should travelers buy these items to remind
  them of their trip through time?
• What would you need to get items? Trade goods?
  Money? What is valuable to your people?

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Shopping SPREE

• In the United States you NEED to have money to
  buy everything! You cant buy things with your
  looksIve tried, but itt didnt work (
• We use the dollar system with both paper money
  and coins.
• Our economy is based on supply and demand, so
  popular things, usually cost a little more!
• A cool souvenir from the United States would be a
  Mr. Mercado Bobble-head dollin honor of one of
  our countrys greatest living teachers

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People (Social Structure)What are the people
like?Wednesday 5/6

• Are they religious? Serious? Wealthy? Are there
  classes?
• Who is most respected in society? What do they
  have that gives them this respect?
• What are some of the customs of your people that
  visitors should know about?

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WE THE PEOPLE

• People in America are all types of religions,
  cultures, ethnicities, and races America has
  even been referred to as the worlds melting
  pot
• Respect is often given to people who are good
  citizens those who obey laws, get their
  education, and represent themselves with dignity.
• The American Dream is that all people have the
  potential and opportunity to reach their dreams
  and goals

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ReflectionIn class Thursday-Friday 5/7-5/8

• What have you created? Be very detailed.
• How does your assignment show that you have
  mastered the standards of this class? Give 3
  examples.
• Which section do you think you did the best work
  on? Why?
• If you were a time traveler, would you visit your
  culture after seeing your brochure? Why or why
  not?
• What grade do you honestly feel you deserve?