Ancient Egypt Project Rubric
Name ________________________________
Date _____________________
Period _______
Directions: Ancient Egypt is a civilization that lasted for thousands of years making advancements that we still
use today. In this project, you and your group will examine the elements that make up a civilization
(Government, Religion, Education, Specialization) to explain how Ancient Egypt is a civilization; you will also
examine and explain how their view of the afterlife was connected to their religion and to their culture. Use the
websites given to guide you in your research and in creating your group powerpoint. As you are doing your
research, write down your information on a separate sheet of paper. After all of the research is done, you will be
working on a group powerpoint using the information found in the research. Each person is responsible for
doing at least three (3) slides each (not counting the title slide), and each person is responsible for presenting
their three slides. Each person needs to bring their own flash drive to save their powerpoint slides on. Once
everyone is finished presenting their projects, there will be an essay related to the project’s essential questions.
It counts as 20% of the overall project grade. Below is the timeline for working on this project, the essential
question topics, and the project rubric. If you dress up nicely for your presentation, I will give you 5 bonus
points.
_______________________________________________  internet research
_______________________________________________  work on powerpoints
_______________________________________________  present powerpoints
_______________________________________________  write essay
Essential Questions:
1. What is the evidence that shows that Ancient Egypt can be considered a civilization? Explain by giving
evidence of their Government, Religion, Education, and Specialization. (include at least 2 pictures)
2. How was their view of the afterlife connected to their religion and culture? Explain by giving evidence of
their view of the afterlife and their religious beliefs. (include at least 2 pictures)
Teamwork
Creativity/
Information
Presentation
Short Essay
Full Credit
Half Credit
Little/No Credit
Effectively works
with partner to
complete all aspects
of the project
Effectively applies
understanding of
historical details;
exceptional quality of
information related
to the topic
Poised, clear,
articulate; good
posture and eye
contact; confident
and enthusiastic
Effectively answers
essay question with
abundant evidence
Satisfactorily works
with partner to
complete all aspects
of the project
Satisfactory applies
understanding of
historical details;
adequate quality of
information related
to the topic
Some articulation;
however, not much
eye contact; some
enthusiasm
Fails to work with
partner to complete
all aspects of the
project
Fails to apply
understanding of
historical details;
little or no
information that
related to the topic
Inaudible or too
loud; poor eye
contact; little or no
enthusiasm
Satisfactorily answers
essay question with
some evidence
Fails to fully answer
essay question with
very little evidence
Bonus _______
Total Score 
Total
/20
/40
/20
/20
Ancient Egypt Websites
Ancient Egypt Culture
http://www.historyforkids.net/egyptian-hierarchy.html
http://www.historyonthenet.com/egyptians/society.htm
http://www.hierarchystructure.com/hierarchy-pyramid-of-ancient-egypt/
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt.php
Ancient Egypt Religion and Afterlife
http://www.historyforkids.net/egyptian-religion.html
http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-egyptian-mummies.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_gods_goddesses.php
Ancient Egypt Project Essay
Name __________________________________
Date _______________________
Period ________
Directions: Use the essential questions below to guide you in writing your essay. Make sure to provide evidence
to back up what you write. This counts as 20% of your overall project grade.
Essential Questions:
1. What is the evidence that shows that Ancient Egypt can be considered a civilization? Explain by giving
evidence of their Government, Religion, Education, and Specialization.
2. How was their view of the afterlife connected to their religion and culture? Explain by giving evidence of
their view of the afterlife and their religious beliefs.