Introduction
The next part of your learning will be a little different. With the goal of deveoping your skills as independent learners, we will be studying the last part of our unit, Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past, through a webquest.
The outcomes you will have achieved at the end of this webquest will be:
H3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
H 3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H3.5 analyse issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past.
H3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
H.4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
H4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms
Task
In this webquest, you will be investigating part 3 of your core study Pompeii and Herculaneum.
3 Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past
- changing methods and contributions of nineteenth and twentieth century archaeologists to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- changing interpretations: impact of new research and technologies
- issues of conservation and reconstruction: Italian and international contributions and responsibilities; impact of tourism
- ethical issues: study and display of human remains
The webquest is divided into 4 parts.
In each part, you will have 2 options to choose from.
Option A is for students who would like some guidance.
Option B is for students who would like to work more independently.
We will be working through this webquest in class.
Process
1. Investigate the methods of 19th and 20th century archaeologists and their contributions to our understanding of Pompeii.
Option A
i) Choose at least two 19th century archaeologists and at least two 20th century archaeologists to research.
ii) Organise the information into the table on the worksheet I will hand out in class.
Option B
Produce a written response assessing and critiquing the methods and contributions of 19th and 20th century archaeologists. You must refer to at least two archaeologists from both the 19th and 20th century.
(approx. 500 words)
Resources
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/pompeii_rediscovery_01.shtm…
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/207698/Giuseppe-Fiorelli
http://vico.wikispaces.com/Archaeologists
2. How have new research and technologies changed interpretations of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Option A
The following are three ideas about Pompeii and Herculaneum that have now changed. What are the new interpretations and what new research and technologies led archaeologists to the new ideas?
a) Pompeii was in economic decline after the 62AD earthquake
b) The only victims of the eruption were the sick, weak and elderly who were unable to leave.
c) Each building and each room had single purpose for the way it was used.
Option B
In a written response, evaluate how new research and technologies since the 1980s have changed earlier interpretations of Pompeii and Herculaneum and their citizens.
(approx. 500 words)
Resources
http://www.world-archaeology.com/issues/pompeii.htm
http://12ah2whs.wikispaces.com/file/view/Cameron+%26+Lawless+-+new+tech…
http://www.pia-journal.co.uk/article/view/pia.406/519
http://www.academia.edu/1478974/Whats_new_in_Pompeii
3. Explore issues of conservation and reconstruction including Italian and international contributions and responsibilities and the impact of tourism.
Option A
i) In your own words, describe what is meant by the ‘second death’ of Pompeii.
ii) Choose at least 4 Italian or International Projects and create a mind map about their aims, what kind of work they are doing and what the results have been.
iii) In your own words, describe the difference between conservation and reconstruction.
iv) Create a list of arguments for each side of the debate between conservation v reconstruction
v) What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Option B
i) What is the ‘second death’ of Pompeii and how have Italian and international organisations contributed to combatting this phenomenon?
ii) Based on your research, do you believe conservation or reconstruction is better for Pompeii and Herculaneum? Justify your response.
iii) Based on your research, can you think of an original idea to solve some of the issues relating to the custodianship of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Resources
The second death
https://vico.wikispaces.com/Second+death+of+Pompeii
http://www.world-archaeology.com/issues/pompeii.htm
Italian and international projects
http://hscintheholidays.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ancient-Histo…
http://classics.uc.edu/pompeii/
http://www.herculaneum.org/hcp-home/eng/
http://www.arch.ox.ac.uk/EAPH.html
Conservation
http://www.herculaneum.org/hcp-home/eng/conservazione.html
http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/690/
option B http://www.pia-journal.co.uk/article/view/pia.406/519
Restoration
http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/818
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/sep/29/restore-painting-pompeii-itself
4. What are the ethical issues in the study and display of human remains?
Option A
i) Write a list of arguments for and against the study and display of human remains from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
ii) Give your opinion with reference to what you have learnt:
a) Should human remains be displayed to the general public?
b) How do human remains help us understand the past?
c) Could this understanding be achieved in any other way?
d) Is there any difference between displaying plaster casts of human bodies and skeletons?
e) What is the difference between displaying the remains of people from Pompeii and Herculaneum and displaying the remains of more recent victims of disasters such as the MH17 crash?
Option B
i) Assess the importance and value of studying and displaying human remains from Pompeii and Herculaneum and compare this with the ethical dilemma that this practice poses.
ii) Make a decision on where you stand in this debate and defend your position.
Resources
http://www.philsheppard.com.au/InvestigatingThePastScript.pdf
Evaluation
Core Study: Pompeii and Herculaneum Due Date: Monday 4 March
Outcomes to be assessed:
H 3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H3.5 analyse issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past.
H3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
H.4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
H4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms.
You will be assessed on how well you:
- Assess issues relating to different perspectives, interpretations and custodianship of the past.
- Plan and present findings of your research using information from a range of sources.
- Use historical terms and concepts appropriately.
- Communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms.
Task Description:
This assignment is based on the webquest activities we have been working on.
You have been developing an understanding of the issues relating to reconstruction, ownership and custodianship of the Ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
In your HSC exam, your understanding of this content will be tested in an extended response question in the final part of the core study area section. It will be worth 10 marks.
The following questions are based on the kind of question you will be asked in your HSC exam.
Choose one of the following questions to respond to for this assignment:
- Assess the challenges of conserving the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Assess the different ways in which archaeologists have reconstructed the past in the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Assess methods used by archaeologists and/or other specialists to reconstruct the past at Pompeii and/or Herculaneum.
- Assess to what extent tourism has influenced the ways the sites of Pompeii and/or Herculaneum have been managed?
- Assess the different methods used by archaeologists over time to investigate the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Assess how new research methods and technologies have contributed to our understanding of everyday life in Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Choose one of the following options for presenting your response:
- Select 4 photos and write a 200-word paragraph beneath each to describe how these relate to your response for your chosen question.
- Create a Voki and record your response through your Voki for your chosen question. (2 – 3 minutes)
- Write an 800-word response for your chosen question.
- If you have another idea for how you wish to present your response, discuss this with me.
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Marking Guidelines |
Marks |
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17-20 |
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13-16 |
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9-12 |
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5-8 |
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1-4 |
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Late submission – no misadventure Assessment not submitted |
0 00 |
Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed your learning over the past few weeks. You should now be prepared for that particular question in the HSC, however, you should also have gained knowledge and understanding about issues that are relevant to you as a citizen of the world.
Please give me some feedback about this webquest. If you think something needs to be improved, please let me know. If there were any parts that were particularly good, feel free to express your admiration.
