Name: __________________________ Subject: Social Studies

 

Ancient Egypt

 
Introduction:  
  Do you love amusement parks as much as I do? Don't you just wish sometimes you could just fly over to one or live next to one, especially in the summer? Well, here's your chance to win some free tickets for your whole family! All you have to do is know about Ancient Egypt's pyramids and discover the inside.
Task:  
  In this assignment you will need to create a pyramid. Below are 5 questions you must answer during your presentation of your project:
1. Explain the process that pyramids were made.
2. Identify the inside of a pyramid. Give details.
3. Explain the reason that pyramids are made.
4. Explain the reason pyramids and mummification are related.
5. Describe the reason they do mummification.
Process:  
  Steps to complete project
1.Answer all questions
2. Use websites to answer all questions.
3. Create a pyramid. You may use any materials you want to create this pyramid. For example you can use a shoebox, paper, etc. Be ready to present it in class.
4. You will present the answers to your questions during an oral presentation.
5. Use the rubric to help you get a 4 on this assignment.
Resources:  
 
  Question 1 Resources:
1) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03080328104302.htm
2) http://www.catchpenny.org/howbuilt.html
3) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html
4) http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article656117.ece
Question 2 Resources:
1) http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_the_inside_of_the_pyramids_look_like
2) http://library.thinkquest.org/S002046F/pyramids.htm
3) http://www.cybertraveltips.com/africa/egypt/what-do-the-ancient-egyptian-pyramids-look-like-from-the-inside.html
4) http://www.mysticalblaze.com/placesPyramidsInside.htm
Question 3 Resources:
1) http://www.bigsiteofamazingfacts.com/why-did-the-egyptians-make-mummies
2) http://www.doyouknowwhy.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-did-egyptians-make-mummies.html

3) http://www.experts123.com/q/why-did-the-egyptians-make-mummies.html
4) http://answers.ask.com/society/History/why_did_ancient_egyptians_make_mummies
Question 4 Resources:
1) http://www.angelfire.com/wi/egypt/mummy2.html
2) http://librarythinkquest.org/CR0215615/mummification.htm
3) http://www.rockets.sparcc.org/Defer/Mckenzie/mckenziequests/board%2520games/pdfs/mummification.htm
4) http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/lismc/ae.cfm?subpage=509388
Question 5 Resources:
1) http://www.kingtutone.com/mummies/mummification
2) http://www.essorement.com/mummification-42023.html
3) http://www.life123.com/question/Why-Is-Mummification-Done
4) http://www.reference.com/topic/Why-Was-Mummification-Done
Evaluation:  
  Rubric:
Did the student
-Explain the process that pyramids were made?
-Identify the inside of a pyramid in their pyramid?
-Explain the reason they make pyramids in their oral presentation?
-Explain the reason pyramids and mummification are related?
-Describe the reason they do mummification?
Conclusion:  
  Did you win? If you did, then congratulations! If not, then sorry, better luck next time. At least you learned information about Ancient Egypt's Pyramids! Now you can learn more about Ancient Egypt's Pyramids by studying Hieroglyphics.

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