Research Roman aqueducts and illustrate them through color-coordinated maps, hand drawings, clay models or written reports. Investigate how populations were able to expand in cities because of the flow of fresh water and sanitation gains, and how this ancient system is still used today. Construct a simulated Roman aqueduct to illustrate your research. Use a plastic two-liter soda bottle on one end to hold the water and a bucket on the other to catch the water. Clear vinyl tubing, 1 inch in diameter, is a good channel to transport your water. Use blocks, books or chairs to hold the channel in place. Remember, Roman aqueducts used gravity to generate water flow, so build your aqueduct accordingly.
Team up with two to three other classmates to describe the importance of Egyptian gods,such as Ra, Osiris, Anubis and Thoth, in a slide presentation and how they relate to Egyptian social structure. Each team member can research one god and present their findings on a separate power-point slide. This project will help build teamwork and research skills.
Write a three-to-five page paper on Howard Carter, including his background, his training, his discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen and what that discovery meant to Egyptology. Go to the library, research online and interview people, searching for primary and secondary sources to use in your paper. Organize the information in an outline, then write the first draft, structuring your ideas in an introduction, body and conclusion. Edit the rough draft for grammar and spelling mistakes, allowing a parent or teacher to read the draft before you turn in the final copy.
Pick a notable woman from history approved by your teacher and find information on her using at least three different sources, such as books, magazines and the Internet. You can present the project in pictures with text, a poster board, research paper, diary of your person or a combination of different elements. You will discover many women are not accurately portrayed in history books, helping you understand the significance of women in history, while building your research skills.