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THE WONDERS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Mr. Astle and Mrs. Henry

 

Checklist Reflections Resources Sample Grading Sheet

PURPOSE:

As an enrichment activity to our unit on Ancient Egypt, students will complete a multi-media research project on one of several topic choices to gain in-depth knowledge of that topic to share with the class. Students may work alone or with a partner who chooses the same research topic. The hard copies of the reports, Glogs and PowerPoint slides, as well as the visual component of this project, will be presented in the classroom and displayed in the Media Center.

 

Choice of:

  1. PowerPoint
  • Cover slide, 6 information slides (min.), 8 information slides if working with a partner, “Big Question” slide, Works Cited page (slide or Word document)
  • Pictures/graphics required on each slide
  1. Report
  • Minimum of two single-spaced, typed pages if working alone, three if with a partner
  • At least four pictures/graphics integrated in report
  1. Glogster.com
  • A Glog covering all topic requirements
  • Must have at least one hyperlink and include either sound or video (or both if working with a partner)

VISUAL:
Each student or set of partners must create a visual component to their project at home that relates to their chosen topic. The size of the visual must not exceed 18 x 24 inches in size. Extra effort and detail is expected if you’re working with a partner.

PROCESS:

  1. Choose a research topic from the list provided that interests you most. If there is another topic you’re interested in, please see the teacher for approval.
  2. Research will be conducted in the computer labs, the classroom and at home. The results of the research must be in the form of PowerPoint slides, a Glog or a written report that follows the criteria provided.
  3. Students must create a labeled visual (no larger than a desktop in size) that relates to their topic.

BIG QUESTION:

The final PowerPoint slide, a section of the Glog or the last paragraph of a report must answer all four parts of the following BIG QUESTION:

If you could speak with anyone from Ancient Egypt, who would it be and why? What question would you ask that person and what do you think that person’s response would be?

(You may choose anyone from ancient Egypt, whether or not they are related to your project topic, to respond to this question.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REMINDERS:

  • This project may be completed alone or with a partner, but the requirements for this project are greater and the expectations higher if students work together. Each student will receive an individual grade for his/her contributions to the project, whether working alone or with a partner.
  • Choose one of topics on the attached sheet where you will also find ideas for visuals. If there is a topic of interest to you or a format that is not listed, please see the teacher to discuss it. NO MORE THAN THREE INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS OR PARTNERS IN THE CLASS MAY CHOOSE THE SAME TOPIC.
  • All research must be kept in a labeled Egypt Folder that will remain in the classroom. Each student must also maintain an electronic file for this project under Student Work on the HKMS Network.
  • A Works Cited Page (minimum of three sources) is required using MS Word.

  • All work must be written in the student’s own words! This project is double-weighted and will be assessed according to the attached criteria.

TOPIC CHOICES:

  1. Famous Pharaohs: choose a male or female leader from ancient Egypt and describe, in detail, his/her life, reign, beliefs and effect on that culture.
  2. Who’s Your Mummy?: write a detailed description of the mummification process, when and why it began and ended, how long it takes to mummify a body and the reason for each step in that process.
  3. Great Giza!: describe the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and other well-known Egyptian structures, telling where, when and why they were built.
  4. The Ba, the Ka and the Afterlife: describe how ancient Egyptians viewed death and the afterlife. Tell about the “ba” and “ka,” and comment on Egyptian funerary customs.
  5. The Mighty Nile: fully describe the physical characteristics of the Nile River and its influence on the development of the Egyptian civilization.
  6. A Day in the Life: describe what daily life was like for someone from the middle, lower or slave class of ancient Egypt. Mention their shelter, clothing, food, activities, jobs, customs, beliefs, etc.
  7. Great and Gruesome Gods and Goddesses: tell about the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians, giving details about five or six specific gods and goddesses that they worshiped or feared.

IDEAS FOR VISUALS:
In addition to the samples shown in class, other ideas for visuals include a model pyramid, funerary mask, a doll “mummy”, a sarcophagus, a drawing or model of the Nile, “portraits” of pharaohs, a diorama depicting daily life, replicas of items from ancient Egypt, an ankh, a crook and flail, posters of gods and goddesses, etc.

REMEMBER:

YOUR VISUAL MUST BE NO LARGER THAN THE TOP OF YOUR DESK. POINTS WILL BE LOST FOR OVERSIZED PROJECTS!


 

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