Ancient Egypt 

Activity 1. Search for the Unknown

1. You need to print one Scavenger Hunt List for your group.

2. After printing the list go to the University of Memphis and start your quest for information. Good Luck!

3. Place your written responses to the questions in your portfolio for validation.

This activity is worth 10 points

Activity 2. The Great Pharaoh and the Slave 1235 BC

1. During this activity, you and your partner will work together to learn "how" the Great Pyramids were built. Read the story, The Great Pharaoh , and follow the directions to determine your fate

 2. Upon completion of this reading, print out one copy of the Wonders of Egypt  for your group.

3. Complete the activity and place in your portfolio for validation.

This activity is worth 10 points

Activity 3. The Games

1. Explore the following websites to find out how Ancient Egyptian children spent their leisure time.

 

Mancala Games

Hounds and Jackals Game

Senet Game

The Royal Game of UR

Draw Like an Egyptian

 

2. After exploring these sites, choose TWO of the following activities to complete for your portfolio.

•  Mancala - You Against the Computer or You Against Your Partner

  (you may play this game at the website, Mancala Games, or with an actual Mancala board.)

  Upon completion of your games, each member of your group is required to write a journal entry sharing his/her strategies and experiences as written reflections. Blank journal entries are in King Tut's Toy Chest.  Put your completed entry in your portfolio for validation.

  Draw Like an Egyptian

  • Go to the following website and learn how!   Draw Like an Egyptian  When you feel confident, draw yourself as an Egyptian artist would have done 3000 years ago. Use large white drawing paper and any medium you wish. Follow the examples from the website. Make sure you include your name! Upon completion of this activity, place in your portfolio for validation.

   

• Ancient Egypt Crossword Puzzle   
  • Go to the following site and print out the crossword puzzle. Ancient Egypt Crossword Puzzle  After completing this activity, be sure your name is on it and place in your portfolio for validation.

This activity is worth 20 points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activity 4. Archibald's Guide to Ancient Egypt

(The CD is in King Tut's Toy Chest")

1. From this activity you will learn about Ancient Egypt from your tour guide, Archibald. This is an interactive CD. You and your partner(s) should "click" on different screens to look for hidden pieces of the puzzle as you read each screen.

2. Your assignment is to explore the Topics on the Main Menu of the CD and complete the study guide as you continue moving through the story.

3. As you listen to the story, you will learn some interesting facts. Try and uncover all the hidden puzzle pieces.

4. Upon completion of this activity, place in your portfolio for validation.

Activity 5. Hieroglyphics - What's in a Name?

1. Learn all that you can about hieroglyphics by looking at the links below and using the book, The ABC's of Hieroglyphics.

Odyssey Online: Egypt

Hieroglyphics

Heiroglyphics

Heiroglyphics

Write Like an Egyptian

Papyrus and Lotus

 

2. When you and your partner(s) are ready, practice writing your names and messages to each other using the hieroglyphic activities below.

 

• Write Like an Eygptian

 Congratulations on your success!

3. Celebrate by creating your own NAME on the cartouche provided. A cartouche was similar to a clay tablet used for writing people's names in hieroglyphics.  * Remember to use authentic Egyptian colors and designs on your cartouche.

 

4. Each member of your group should place his/her completed design in the portfolio for validation.

Activity 6. Mummification

1. Learn all you can about ancient Egyptian mummies by looking through the links below, taking notes and reading resource books.

 

Mummies of Ancient Egypt

Mummification

How to Make a Mummy

Egyptian Mummies

Cyber Mummy

 

When you feel you and your partner(s) have reached "expert" status, complete the Mummification Activity for your portfolio. Upon completion of this activity, place in your portfolio for validation.

Activity 7. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

1. Read through this Daily Life in Ancient Egypt page and learn more about ancient Egyptian daily life. Explore the web sites listed there to learn more about the culture of the ancient Egyptians.

Activity 8. A Tour of Ancient Cities

ANCIENT CITIES ON THE NILE

1. Egypt was once two kingdoms. One was to the north of the Nile Delta and the other was to the south of the delta. The delta area was known as Lower Egypt. The southern part was called Upper Egypt. Most of Egypt's ancient cities were located along the Nile River.

2. Explore some of the web sites below to learn more about some of the famous cities along the Nile and their historical significance.

 

University of Memphis

The Ancient Egypt Site

Tour Map of Egypt

Ancient Cities to possibly explore and make connections with:

 

 3. Complete this ACTIVITY

Activity 9. Gods and Goddesses

1. The Egyptian people worshipped hundreds and hundreds of different gods and goddessess. It was sometimes difficult to work out who was who. Many of the gods were represented by animals. For example, a baboon might stand for Thot, who was the god of wisdom at one temple, and a moon god called Khonsu at another. Each of the different districts had its own god.

 

2. Follow this link to a site on Ancient Egyptian Mythology. It is an excellent guide to the world of Egyptian myths and legends and includes pictures and descriptions of the gods and some of the most frequently used symbols.

 

3. Complete the Gods and Goddesses Activity

4. Upon completion of both activities, place your work in the group's portfolio for validation.