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toc =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = =Understanding(s)= •civilizations today continue to develop in a similar patterns to that of early civilizations. •the Roman empire had a major impact on its surrounding civilizations. •we in the present make decisions because of what happened during the rise of civilizations in the past.
 * Goal || Your task is to show understanding of early civilizations and win your own exhibit at the Museum of Natural History. ||
 * Role || You are a history enthusiast who loves ancient cultures. ||
 * Audience || You need to convince Ellen V. Futter, the President of the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Natural History. ||
 * Setting || The challenge involves proving your comprehension of pre 1000 B.C. civilizations. ||
 * Presentation || You will create a wikispace showing what you know about early civilizations in order to win the chance to have your own exhibit in the museum of Natural History. ||
 * Standards || Product: comprehension, preparedness, time-limit, stays on topic, attire, posture & eye contact Presentation:content accuracy, graphics, spelling & grammar, navigation, links (content), layout ||

=Introduction= Attention! Attention! The museum of Natural History will be holding a contest open to the public. We wish to put in a new exhibit concerning ancient empires. The winner of the contest will have the distinguished honor of having their own exhibit in our museum. Sincerely, Ellen V. Futter President of the Board of Trustees Museum of Natural History

=Task= As an avid history enthusiast you are one of the first to hear about the contest being held by the Museum of Natural History. They are awarding an exhibit to the one who can best show their knowledge of an ancient empire. To prove your expertise in this area you must create a wikispace page dedicated to either the Roman, Greek, or Egyptian Empire. If you can make the past come alive on a website, you can certainly make it come alive in a whole exhibit. The websites will be judged by Ellen V. Futter, the President of the Board of Trustees at the museum.

=Conclusion= Having completed your webpage all you have to do now is sit back and wait for your congratulatory letter to arrive in the mail. You have truly shown your expertise and understanding of ancient cultures. You are sure to win that exhibit at the museum.