In this fun and engaging project, students will explore every aspect of an empire in history by conducting research, creating a visual representation, and presenting their findings to the class! This project can be modified to specific needs and can be adapted for use with any time period that you’re studying in class. Examples of empires/civilizations may include:

• River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China)
• Classical Empires (Persia, Greece, Mauryan, Gupta, Qin, Han, Rome)
• Gunpowder Empires (Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal)
• Maritime Empires (Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, French, British)
• Age of Imperialism (Belgium, Germany, France, etc.)

Here's what's included:

1. Project Instructions

2. Template for project assigned to individual students.

3. Template for project if assigned to groups.

4. Examples of group project designs.

5. Guiding topics for each research category

6. Grading Rubric

This project has options for either group or individual assignment!