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Ancient Egypt
Overview:
Students have been introduced to the 17 Cultural universals (Paul
Butterworth) through a variety of activities that focus on their own culture
and past. During this unit they will be connecting their knowledge of the
universals with elements of the Egyptian culture.
Resources:
Outlook 7: Ancient World text (Oxford press; by Toutant/Doyle)
Works consulted frame (courtesy Summit Middle School)
Sample works consulted (courtesy Summit Middle School)
Fact gathering sheets
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Activities:
1.) Teacher directed:
Geography / Basic Needs
Socioeconomic Structure
Religion Gods
Each expert group will be responsible for teaching to the class about their
topic. There will be a set number of questions for each group that must be
covered in the lesson. The groups are also responsible for written work(s)
and visual presentation(s). Each group will be given options on what they can
present/create. What each group chooses to do for their activities will
depend on the amount of work required from each activity.
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Additional ideas if time permits
Egyptian luncheon
Webquests and good sites:
http://www.windarooss.qld.edu.au/Main_Pages/Egypt_Webques
t/welcome.htm
http://www.sctboces.org/teachercenter/webquests/Gina/egypt
.htm
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/ancientegyptlessonplans.
htm
online quiz for carlos emory site
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/cv/projects/egypt_zimmerman/eg_qu
est.html
http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/homepg.html
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Yahooligans/egyptancient
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Name: Date:
Cultural Universals
By Paul Butterworth
The 17 cultural universals are the elements that are common in all
cultures.
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Expert Group Questions
Mummification
1. What is the story of the first mummification? (Oriris his sister wife
Iris and the seth.)
2. Necropolises were not always on the right side of the law even though
they were the law. What is the story of Al-Mamum the Caliph of
Baghdad? So is Khutus great treasure is still undiscovered?
3. After the incense is burnt (a good idea in a warm climate) what is the
opening of the mouth ceremony?
4. Canopic jars Duamutef, Imesty, Hapy or Qubehsenuct. Over 400
meters of linen was used in wrapping? What is linen made of- and why
linen?
5. Embalming- why was salt (natron) used?
6. Who performed the mummification and how does Horus, Wedjatey,
Dedi, Book of the Dead, Shabti, Anubus, Feather of Truth, and Ammit
the Devourer fit in?
7. What is a sarcophagus? What is the curse of Tutatnkhamum? Why is
ka important to keep your nose out of other peoples business? What
role did amulets play?
8. Bastet had nine lives and their mummification was equally important?
9. What types of objects were left in the tomb/
10. What was the resurrection ceremony?
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Expert Group Activities
Mummification
a) Teaching
Produce and present a play which explains the steps of
mummification
Using the poster you created, explain the steps involved
with mummification
Produce a power point presentation explaining the steps
of mummification
b) Written work
Write a short description of the mummification process
c) Visual presentation
Create a poster of the steps involved with mummification
Create a pamphlet for the mummification process like you
are trying to get customers
Create a life size mummy casket
Make a canopic jar (http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-
teachers/art/ruddy/activity.html )
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Expert Group Questions
Pyramids sphinx
1. What was the Ziggurat of Ur? What was the reason for building
pyramids? What did the pyramids symbolize in the world creation?
2. Why is Giza one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and
what were the other six?
3. How were pyramids built and why did Egyptians not use the wheel in
construction? What simple tools did they use? What tools do we still
use today?
4. Why did the Egyptians not use slaves to build pyramids? Why was it
an honor to be employed in the construction of the pyramids and what
were the dangers?
5. Where were the quarries of limestone? How were they transported?
6. How did the labors live, eat and were they paid? What were the
working conditions like particularly the climate?
7. What were the roles of the overseer, vizier, and architect? Were
there changes to the original construction as the pyramids built?
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8. Expert Group Activities
Pyramids sphinx
a) Teaching
Produce and present a play which explains the steps of
making a pyramid
Using the poster you created, explain the steps involved
with building a pyramid
Produce a power point presentation explaining the steps
of building pyramids and their inner chambers
b) Written work
Write a report on the Great Pyramid
Write a tour brochure for the sphinx and pyramids
Create an Egyptian dictionary explaining the terms
associated with the pyramids
d) Visual presentation
Construct and label a pyramid
Construct a sphinx
Create a lever system like the ones used to move the
obelisks
Draw the inner chambers of a pyramid be sure to
explain what each chamber is for
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Expert Group Questions
Mummification
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Expert Group Activities
Mummification
e) Teaching
Produce and present a play which explains the steps of
mummification
Using the poster you created, explain the steps involved
with mummification
Produce a power point presentation explaining the steps
of mummification
f) Written work
Write a short description of the mummification process
g) Visual presentation
Create a poster of the steps involved with mummification
Create a pamphlet for the mummification process like you
are trying to get customers
Create a life size mummy casket
Make a canopic jar (http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-
teachers/art/ruddy/activity.html )
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Expert Group Questions
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11. Expert Group Activities
Pyramids sphinx
c) Teaching
Produce and present a play which explains the steps of
making a pyramid
Using the poster you created, explain the steps involved
with building a pyramid
Produce a power point presentation explaining the steps
of building pyramids and their inner chambers
d) Written work
Write a report on the Great Pyramid
Write a tour brochure for the sphinx and pyramids
Create an Egyptian dictionary explaining the terms
associated with the pyramids
h) Visual presentation
Construct and label a pyramid
Construct a sphinx
Create a lever system like the ones used to move the
obelisks
Draw the inner chambers of a pyramid be sure to
explain what each chamber is for
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Expert Group Questions
2. Describe the process of making papyrus? What was papyrus used for
besides writing material?
5. How did the development of writing change the lives of the ancient
Egyptians?
10. Egyptian tombs contained a great many hieroglyphics. What did these
hieroglyphics tell about?
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Expert Group Activities
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cattail fronds. Cover with a wet piece of cotton cloth,
smooth out with a rock, and remove the cloth. Let dry.
The paper towel can be trimmed so you don't see it from
the front, but keep it on the back to help hold your
papyrus together. Children can use their papyrus to
create Egyptian art or to write their names in
hieroglyphics.
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Expert Group Questions
1. What basic belief determined how the ancient Egyptians spent their
lives?
4. What does the word pharaoh mean? Why did the pharaoh have such
great power?
8. At first, there were two Kingdoms in ancient Egypt. When were these
kingdoms united? Which pharaoh accomplished this?
9. Ancient Egyptians were not governed by any written law. The word of
the pharaoh was law. How does this differ from Canadian life today?
What might be good or bad about the Ancient Egyptian system?
10. While there were a great many pharaohs, some are more famous today
than others. When did the following live? Why are they remembered?
Khufu (Cheops)
Ramses II
Akhenaten (Amenhotep)
Tutenkhamen
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Expert Group Activities
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Expert Group Questions
Clothing / Fashion
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Expert Group Activities
Clothing/fashion (jewelry/makeup)
a) Teaching
Have a fashion show detailing the clothing, make-up and
jewelry of Ancient Egypt
Using the poster you created, explain the different
styles and fashions of Ancient Egypt
Produce a power point presentation showing and
explaining the clothing and fashion of Ancient Egypt
b) Written work
Write a short description of the clothes and fashions of
Ancient Egypt
Write a how to for putting on make-up on a queen or
pharaoh
c) Visual presentation
Create an outfit worn by a typical Egyptian in ancient
times
Create a head and colour it with make-up and jewels
Create a line of jewelry to sell at an Egyptian market
Create an Egyptian wig
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Expert Group Questions
Daily Life
10 Questions on Daily Life
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Expert Group Activities
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Expert Group Questions
Transportation
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Expert Group Activities
Transportation Nile/boats/chariots
a) Teaching
Produce and present a play which shows the different
forms of transportation in ancient Egypt
Using the poster you created, explain the forms of
transportation in ancient Egypt
Produce a power point presentation explaining the forms
of transportation in ancient Egypt
b) Written work
Write a paragraph on the different forms of
transportation in Ancient Egypt
Write a report explaining the uses for the modes of
transportation in Ancient Egypt
Write a brochure for people wanting to purchase modes
of transportation in Ancient Egypt
Create an Egyptian dictionary explaining the terms
associated with forms of transportation in Ancient Egypt
c) Visual presentation
Construct and label a chariot
Construct and label a boat used on the Nile
Create a relief map of the Nile
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Expert Group Questions
Food/Farming
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Expert Group Activities
Food/farming diet
a) Teaching
Produce and present a play which shows the different
forms of farming and food in ancient Egypt
Using the poster you created, explain the influence the
Nile had on farming
Produce a power point presentation explaining the forms
of farming and food produced in ancient Egypt
Produce a diagram and explain the process of irrigation
Draw and label 2 diagrams, one which shows what a
wealthy dinner table would look like and the other, a poor
dinner table
b) Written work
Write a paragraph on the use of the Nile for farming
Write a report explaining the crops grown in Ancient
Egypt
Write a flyer for people wanting to purchase food in
Ancient Egypt
Write a paragraph
Create an Egyptian dictionary explaining the terms
associated with food and farming in Ancient Egypt
c) Visual presentation
Construct and label a farm along the Nile
Cook a traditional Egyptian meal
Construct a detailed diagram of the
planting/farming/harvesting cycle
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Expert Group Questions
Science
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11. Expert Group Activities
Sciences medicine/astronomy/math
a) Teaching
Produce and present a play which shows the different
sciences in ancient Egypt
Using the poster you created, explain the influence of
the sciences had on Ancient Egyptian and modern society
Produce a power point presentation explaining the
different sciences developed by Ancient Egyptians
b) Written work
Write a report on the medicines of Ancient Egypt
Write a report on the simple machines invented by the
Egyptians
Write a report on the development of the Egyptian
Calendar
Write a report on the use of astronomy in Ancient Egypt
Write a report on the use of math in Ancient Egypt
Create a brochure for people wanting to apply to science
jobs in Ancient Egypt
Create an Egyptian dictionary explaining the terms
associated with the sciences in Ancient Egypt
Create a Venn diagram showing the similarities and
differences between Egyptian math and todays math
system
Create a Beginners Guide to Egyptian Medicine using
diagrams to support your written information
Write a report about how life today might be different
if it were not for the scientific developments of the
Ancient Egyptians
c) Visual presentation
Construct and label an astronomical chart of Ancient
Egypt
Create a math poster simple addition will do teaching
the number system of Ancient Egypt
(http://www.eyelid.co.uk/calc.htm)
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Create a math poster teaching the Egyptians system of
measurement
Create models of some of the simple machines used by
the Ancient Egyptians. Explain each machine on a card.
Create a poster listing the Top Ten scientific
accomplishments of Ancient Egypt
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Expert Group Questions
Egyptian Art
1.What types of artwork did Egyptian artisans and craftspeople create?
2.What are frescoes and where were they found?
3.What types of materials and tools did Egyptian artisans use?
4.What styles and colours did Egyptian artisans most popularly use?
5.Which types of figures were commonly portrayed in Egyptian art?
6.What were some of the most popular motifs or symbols used in Egyptian
art? What did these symbols represent?
7.How did Egyptian artists learn their craft?
8.How was art important to the Egyptians?
9.How has pictorial information left by the Egyptians helped modern
historians learn about this ancient culture?
10.What artistic legacies did the ancient Egyptians pass on to future
civilizations?
11.What role did religion play in the arts?
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Expert Group Activities
Egyptian Art
Teaching
Produce and present a play which shows the life of an
Egyptian artist
Produce a slide show on Ancient Egyptian art
Create an Ancient Egyptian art gallery and take the class
on a guided tour
Using the poster you created, explain the influence of
the arts on Ancient Egyptian and modern society
Produce a power point presentation explaining the
different arts introduced by Ancient Egyptians
* Make sure to include numerous visuals
b) Written work
Write a report on the different art forms of Ancient
Egypt
Create a brochure for people wanting to become an
Egyptian artist
Create a booklet explaining how to identify Ancient
Egyptian art. Make a check list of all the qualities the
work should have
Create an Egyptian dictionary explaining the terms
associated with arts in Ancient Egypt
c) Visual presentation
Create artwork based on Ancient Egyptian art. Explain
the technique, tools, and symbols used on a card.
Create a picture dictionary showing various types and
styles of Egyptian Art and terms associated with the
arts.
Get Styrofoam meat trays and fill them with Plaster of
Paris. Put a paper clip into the plaster to use as a hanger.
After the plaster has hardened, remove it from the tray
and draw a scene in Egyptian style on the plaster with a
pencil. Next, paint the scene with acrylic paints. After
the scene is painted, outline the objects in black. Your
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Egyptian relief is now ready for presentation. Explain
technique, tools and symbols used on a card.
Make a gold relief. Get a large, thin, disposable foil
trays. Spray paint the tray black. Place a stack of
newspapers under the tray. Using a ballpoint pen, draw
or trace a scene on the tray. Make sure that you bear
down hard with the pen to make an impression in the foil.
Rub gold "Rub and Buff" over the scene. The tray will
turn gold, but the details of the scene will show up in
black. Mount the tray on a piece of cardboard or foam
core board. Explain the technique, tools, and symbols
used on a card.
Draw like an Egyptian
(http://www.cmi.k12.il.us/Urbana/projects/AncientCiv/eg
yptdraw/egyptdraw.html )
Create a poster showing the interior of an Ancient
Egyptian artists studio. Include works of art, tools,
supplies, sketches, etc.
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Name:
Ancient Egypt Mini Dictionary
During the course of studying Ancient Egypt, you will discover new words
and renew your understanding of familiar words. Using the empty
dictionary pages provided, you will be creating an Ancient Egypt Mini
Dictionary. The list of words below must be in your dictionary. You are
also welcome to add more words that you find. Definitions for the
words can be found in the Ancient Worlds textbook, on the Internet
sites, or even in a dictionary. For each word you will be giving a
definition as well as drawing a picture to show your understanding of the
word.
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Name:
Egyptian Gods Trading Cards
From researching the Egyptian gods, you will be creating a set of trading
cards. The set of 12 (yes, 12 twelve) cards will include a picture and name on
one side, name and important information on the other side.
Name of god
Who the god
was connected to
Hometown (city
associated with)
Description and
meaning of symbols
Myth how
Horus God of
they got status
Responsibilities
Conventions - Frequent errors in - Some errors in - May include errors in - Generally correct;
simple words and spelling, punctuation, complex language, but may include occasional
structures and grammar that do do not interfere with errors but does not
-No control of not interfere with meaning affect meaning
sentence structure; meaning - Most sentences - Sentences are varied
often includes run- - May include some correctly constructed and well constructed
on sentences weakly constructed
sentences
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