number_operations-assignment

** Number Operations **
 * Grade 6 **

Many cultures have developed their own number system, for example Egyptian Numerals, Roman Numerals, Hindu Arabic Numerals, Hieroglyphic Systems, Mayan and Aztec Numerals, Chinese Numerals and Greek Numerals.

Goal: Research the history of a number system and produce an information poster explaining the elements of the system.

Things to include on your poster: 1) Brief history of the culture. Include at least five interesting facts. 2) Description of the number system developed. Include diagrams, graphics or pictures. 3) Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of the number system with a reason. 4) Discuss if the numbers system still in use today. 5) Include references where you obtained the information. 6) All pictures, unless personal photos, need to have references stating where you obtained them.
 * Role: ** Researcher
 * Audience: ** The poster will be displayed in the classroom to inform people of your number system.
 * Product ** : The completed poster. The information on the poster must be in your own words. After you do your research, paraphrase the information – do not copy and paste the information from your reference source.


 * Poster Due: September 19 for B and C Blocks/September 20 for F Block **

** Poster Assessment **
 * || **Excellent**  ||  **Satisfactory**  ||  **Needs to be Improved**  ||  **Not Completed**  ||
 * **Poster completed by due date.** || **N.A.** || || || ||
 * **History of culture clearly explained and includes at least 5 points of interest.** || || || || ||
 * **Number system clearly explained. Someone will be able to read it and not need to ask questions of clarification.** || || || || ||
 * **Diagrams, graphics or pictures add real meaning to text.** || || || || ||
 * **A list of advantages and disadvantages is included. Supported by a reason.** || || || || ||
 * **Made an informed statement concerning how the number system is still/not used today.** || || || || ||
 * **Used class time efficiently to work on poster project.** || || || || ||