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1 Ancient Egypt Unit! Name: In this unit you will be expected to complete five different tasks about a variety of topics associated with Ancient Egypt. It is important that you plan and use your time wisely as you will only have five weeks to complete all work. This unit is intended to help you learn and understand about many aspects of Ancient Egypt and to have fun doing so. Good research, many notes, citing sources, organization, and creativity will all help to make your projects stand out in quality and educational value. Some points to keep in mind: Keep track of all the sources you use. You must cite your sources in a comprehensive bibliography using perfect MLA format. Organize your work. Some notes may be useful for more than one project, so do not throw anything away until the end of the unit. Get an idea of the projects that you think you would like to do. Plan to budget your time in order to complete them all. You may choose to use two days on one and six on another; just don t wait until the last minute time flies! Choose group members carefully. Take into account the strengths and weaknesses of your partners. Make sure you have partners who will do their part. All work will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of research, accuracy, presentation (neatness, organization, creativity), and your demonstrated understanding of the topic. Have fun and get creative. If you have a wonderful idea for a project that is not listed on one of the following topics, prepare a brief explanation of your proposal for me to review and you can probably substitute it for one of the existing tasks. You must fill out a project evaluation (rubric) for each project and a group evaluation for each project you do collaboratively. Keep track of your projects and your time. Use the guide below and on the next page to keep track of your progress. You must complete one project from each of the numbered topics. In addition, you must complete the following:
2 At least one writing sample (W). Your writing will be scored using the scoring guide. Your paper must be between 2-3 pages typed, double-spaced, standard 1 margins, size 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial. A rough draft must accompany the final draft that has been workshopped with me. Final Due Date: 11/29 Your Due Date: Description of your W: At least one speaking sample (S) Your speech must be a minimum of three minutes in length. It will be evaluated using the speaking scoring guide. You are also required to turn in an outline of your speech. Final Due Date: 12/5 Your Due Date: Description of your S: At least one visual (V). May be a model, diorama, painting, sculpture, photo essay, brochure or other visual. It will be scored based on ideas and content, organization, visual appeal, and creativity. Final Due Date: 11/24 Your Due Date: Description of your V: At least one group project (G). May be a play, song, movie, game, lesson, or other project. Come to me with special requests. Groups should be between 3-6 people. It will be scored according to a group project rubric. Final Due Date: 12/12 Your Due Date: Description of your G: A comprehensive (covers all projects) works cited / bibliography. At least 5 sources, 3 of which need to be book. Use MLA format. Final Due Date: 12/8 Your Due Date: At least one choice project (C). Final Due Date: 12/8 Your Due Date:
3 Use this calendar to set up your own personal due dates (ie. rough drafts, visual plans, outlines, etc.). You should also record how you spend your time in class and on the weekends. 11/07 11/08 11/09 11/10 Weekend 1 11/14 11/15 11/16 11/17 Weekend 2 11/21 11/22 11/23 11/24 (No School) Weekend 3 11/28 11/29 Papers Due 11/30 12/01 Visuals Due Weekend 4 12/05 12/06 12/07 12/08 Weekend 5 Speeches Speeches Speeches Works Cited & Choice Due 12/12 Group Projects 12/13 Group Projects 12/14 Group Projects 12/15 Winter Break
4 Topic #1: ART / ARCHITECTURE / PUBLIC WORKS Perform the skit, Saba the Farmer with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the lands of Ancient Egypt. Create a well labeled map of Egypt (including a key) that includes the following: Red Sea, Nile River, Nile Delta, Arabian Desert, Libyan Desert, Fertile Valley, cataracts, Upper Egypt, Lower Egypt, Nubia, Cairo, Heliopolis, Giza, Memphis, Akhetaton, Abydos, Thebes, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, and Aswan. Answer the following in a placard: what are some significant events that occurred in these locations? Create a travel brochure or travel commercial that highlights the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Convince others to visit your fair city! Create a cartoon strip that shows the many steps needed to farm the land. Label the activities in each picture. Brainstorm the many gifts the Nile brought the people of Ancient Egypt. Create a 3-D project depicting these gifts and explaining their importance. Construct an actual gift. Perform the skit, Anen the Artist with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the lands of Ancient Egypt. Create a 3-D Shabti sculpture or Facience amulet. Explain the significance of this type of sculpture. Write a paper examining the life and work of an artist. Include the following vocabulary and ideas: amulet, faience, ankh, apprentice, obelisk, grid painting and reliefs.
5 Topic #2: JOB SPECIALIZATION & SOCIAL CLASSES Perform the skit, Misa the Merchant with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the merchants of Egypt. Create a comic strip to show the following: How did Ancient Egyptians purchase their goods? Where did they go to do their shopping? What is deben? Who were some of the Egyptians' foreign trade partners? What are at least five items imported into Egypt? Where did they come from? What are three of Egypt's leading exports? -or Imagine you have traveled back in time aboard an ancient trade ship sailing to Nubia, Kush or the land of Punt. Create a travel log describing your voyage. Include your destination, the sailing conditions, the geography you see, the items imported and exported for trade, and any other noteworthy events. Research the many different types of boats used by the Egyptian's for trading and traveling. Use construction paper to build a 3-D replica of your favorite one. Create a map of trade routes that includes: 5 places one could travel for precious metals 3 places one could travel for exotic animals or skins the spices that can be found in Punt where one would go for wood supplies. Answer the following: What island would you reach if you sailed north up the Nile and northwest across the Mediterranean Sea? If you started at the Egyptian delta, then traveled east on the Mediterranean Sea, what direction would you go to get to the Hittite Empire? Using specific directions, describe one way to get from Egypt to India. Name four places Egyptians could travel to using only waterways. Name three places to which Egyptians would need to travel by land on at least part of the journey. Write a diary entry describing a day in the life of an Ancient Egyptian doctor. Build and label a House of Life. Include items for treatment and payment. Make a water clock and explain the significance of this type of device. Many Egyptian paintings depict the intricate workings of the temple and palace arts and crafts workshops. Create a mural explaining the significance of one of the following craft shops: stonemason shop, stone worker shop, metal worker shop, carpenter shop, goldsmith shop, tannery shop, pottery shop, weaving shop, painters shop.
6 Topic #3: WRITING Perform the skit, Shunat the Scribe Student with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the lands of Ancient Egypt. Write a paper that explores and explains the life and work of an Egyptian scribe. Include the following vocabulary and ideas: scribe, Rosetta Stone, hieroglyphics, House of Life, apprentice. Draw a comparison picture of a day in the life of a student then and now. Be sure to label things correctly, and to include relevant information. Create a PowerPoint slide show with information on Egyptian hieroglyphics. Create a game using hieroglyphics and transcription. Include information concerning how people learned to transcribe Egyptian writing.
7 Topic #4: ORGANIZED RELIGION Perform the skit, Pentah the Priest with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the lands of Ancient Egypt. Write a paper explaining the life and duties of an priest. Include the following vocabulary and ideas: shrine, religious festivals, myth, polytheism. Choose one of the significant Egyptian Gods and write a paper or perform a skit that depicts why they were important and what they represented to the community. Write a poem describing several of the following Gods: Horus, Osiris, Anubis, Thoth, Seth, Ammit, Isis, Re/Amon/Amon-Re, Ma'at, Nut, Re-Harakhti, Aten, H'apy, Ptah, Hathor, Geb, Mut, Sakhnet, Nepthys, Mut, Bastet. Be sure to include important details that reflect who each God is and what it represents. -or Write an original story or myth similar to those common in Egyptian culture. It must have a beginning, middle, and end, and should explain a natural phenomenon. Perform the skit, Beshet the Burial Priest with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the lands of Ancient Egypt. Write a paper exploring a proper Egyptian burial. Include the following vocabulary and ideas: ba, ka, akh, Book of the Dead, judgement scene, mummification, natron, Opening of the Mouth ceremony, Field of Reeds, canopic jars, sarcophagus, embalming pavilion.
8 Topic #5: CENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT Create a newspaper to report on the conditions and activities of certain areas of Ancient Egypt. Information you should include: a heading and a picture with a caption, weather, state of fertile valley, irrigation system conditions, workers' activities, quotes from local inhabitants, information on wildlife. Write a diary entry describing a day in the life of a pharaoh. Make an Egyptian calendar. Label the months, weeks, and days. Include the three seasons and festivals. Perform the skit, Building the Pyramids with a group of people. Have an introduction that explains why this play is significant to the lands of Ancient Egypt. Create a mural or diorama that details the various jobs and duties performed by Egyptian governments.
9 Big Ideas Let these questions guide your work throughout this unit! Centralized Government apple What was Egypt's government like? apple Who led it? apple How did the leaders claim the right to lead? apple What functions did the government perform? Organized Religion apple What kind of religion was practiced in ancient Egypt? apple What things were done to appease the Gods? apple How did worshippers show their faith? apple What were the Gods like? apple How did priests run their religions? What kinds of functions did they perform? Job Specialization and Social Class apple What types of jobs did ancient Egyptians have? apple How were ancient Egyptians ranked (who was considered more important or less important)? apple How was slavery practiced by the Egyptians? Arts, Architecture, and Public Works apple What did ancient Egyptian art and architecture reflect? apple What public works projects were used to ensure a steady food supply? apple What kinds of public works were used to ensure the defense of the city? Writing apple How did Egyptians use writing to help their civilization? apple What did their writing look like? apple How did it change over time? apple What types of functions did scribes perform for Egyptians?
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