Ancient Egypt Travel Brochure Project
Name _______________________________________________ Period _______
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 in your
English class.
You are expected to complete a neat and creative travel brochure as part of
this assignment. This travel brochure will contain 6 sections on a piece of
poster board that will be provided to you in history class. Each fold should
represent 1 of the below topics 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. (You will be discussing
this further your English class over the next week.) 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. (You will be discussing this further your English class over
the next week.) 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 he traveler about the
religious beliefs of Egypt. You should share the major 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. (You will be discussing this further your English class over the next
week.) This section should also contain at least one picture or drawing
representing religion of ancient Egypt.
5. 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.
6. 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!
Ancient Egypt Travel Brochure Notes Sheet
Name _______________________________________________ Period _______
As you conduct your research for your brochure, use this notes sheet to record your
findings. This sheet should be completely filled-in prior to constructing your
brochure. You will be handing this sheet in with your brochure as part of your project
grade.
1. The Nile River: List your findings about the Nile River in this section. Think about
the uses of the Nile River and why this river was important to the ancient Egyptians.
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2. Egyptian Landmarks: List your findings about Egyptian landmarks and historic
sites in ancient Egypt. You should research the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley of the
Kings, and/or other places found in ancient Egypt.
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3. Egyptian Religion: List what you have found about religion and
embalming/mummification in ancient Egypt. You should research how religion was
important in Egypt and the embalming/mummification process.
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4. Egyptian Fast Facts: List information to include on the Egyptian Fast Facts section
of your brochure. Research important cities in ancient Egypt, climate, interesting
places to visit, ancient Egyptian sporting/recreation events, common foods in ancient
Egypt, etc.
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Please remember to be on-task and prepared to research each day in the library!