Ancient Egypt Travel Brochure Project
Name _______________________________________________
Your assignment is to research ancient Egyptian society, geography, and
history. After doing so, you will create a travel brochure
persuading an ancient traveler to take a trip to Egypt. You
will use your textbook, classroom notes, and library
resources for this assignment. You will also be provided
with at least 2 class periods to conduct your research and
work on your travel brochure. You will also be provided
with opportunities to develop the writing components of this project.
You are expected to complete a neat and creative travel brochure as part of
this assignment. This travel brochure will contain eight sections; each fold
should represent some of the topics below and research items.
1. Exciting Title and Cover Page: This will capture the ancient traveler’s eye
and make him/her want to open your brochure to find out more about ancient
Egypt. It should include a creative slogan and an eye-catching visual such as a
picture or drawing representing Egypt.
2. The Nile River: This section of your project should be used to share the
importance of the Nile River for the ancient Egyptians with a traveler opening
your brochure. This should include one well written paragraph that outlines
the uses and value of the Nile River in ancient Egypt. This section should also
contain at least one picture or drawing representing the Nile River.
3. Egyptian Landmarks: You will also create a section of your brochure
outlining the major landmarks and historic sites to an ancient traveler. This will
tell a traveler about historic sites like the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley of the
Kings, and/or other important places found in ancient Egypt. This should
include one well written paragraph that outlines the important historic
landmarks in Egypt. This section should also contain at least one picture or
drawing representing landmarks of ancient Egypt.
4. Religion in Egypt: In this section you will share the importance of religion to
a traveler making a trip to ancient Egypt. This will tell the traveler about the
religious beliefs of Egypt. You should share four gods of Egyptian religion and
the embalming/mummification process in ancient Egypt. This should include
one well written paragraph that outlines the importance of religion in Egypt.
This section should also contain at least two pictures or drawings representing
religion of ancient Egypt.
5. Social Structure: In this section you will share the importance of the societal
pyramid. This will tell he traveler about the life in Egypt. You should share the
major spheres and who belonged in each of them. This should include one well
written paragraph that outlines the importance of social structures. This
section should also contain at least one picture or drawing representing
religion of ancient Egypt.
6. Important pharaohs: In this section you will share the importance of at least
three different pharaohs to a traveler making a trip to ancient Egypt. This will
tell the traveler about the pharaoh accomplishments and why they were
important. This should include one well written paragraph that outlines the
importance of the pharaoh and their impact on Egyptian society. This section
should also contain at least one picture or drawing representing a pharaoh.
7. Map of ancient Egypt: You should include a travel map of ancient Egypt on
1 of your brochure sections. You map should include the locations of the Nile
River, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Nile Delta, Giza (home of the Great
Pyramids), Lower Egypt, and Upper Egypt. This will help the ancient traveler to
plan his/her trip! This section should also contain at least one picture or
drawing representing ancient Egypt.
8. Egyptian Fast Facts: Travelers need to know a little bit about where they
are going! Give a brief summary of what they need to know in order to
successfully travel to ancient Egypt. Please list at least 8 interesting facts
about Egypt in this section of your travel brochure. Example facts may include
listing important cities in ancient Egypt, climate, interesting places to visit,
ancient Egyptian sporting/recreation events, common foods in ancient Egypt,
etc. This section should also contain at least one picture or drawing
representing ancient Egypt.
Please see attached project rubric for more details!