Unit Of Inquiry Assignment

The News Room

Create a news report on the comparison of the two Ancient civilisations and why people settled there.

A written document - boring!

Create a script and present it in front of the class. Could be presented in the form of a news flash, Today Tonight, News at Five type presentation.

What you may include:

Fancy opening music
Props
Visuals
Quiz show
Costumes
Humour
Ads about the topic
Modern or Time travelling news (horrible history style)
Live cross to a news reporter at a set location or event
News flashes
Interviewing people from the past
Set it at or during a disaster and have people questioning how helpful it is
60 Minute style documentary
Topography Charts showing protection
Talk/interview experts
News desk

Group size: 2 - 3 people

Length of presentation: 3-5 minutes

Due: 6th June 2013 to present on that day.