Ancient Civilization
Garis
Ancient Egyptian Time Capsules!
Learning Target: Students will be able to apply their information on Egyptian
culture to the creation of a time capsule which demonstrates the G.R.A.P.E.S of
culture.
Task: Using your notes, book and your charts, you will work in groups to create a
time capsule which demonstrates each of your elements.
Go off the beaten path -- don’t just do “Pyramids” for achievements. Try to find
something that no one else found.
Step 1. Groups of 4 – These have been done for you!
Step 2. Assign each group member one of the following roles:
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Geographer...This student is responsible for researching the geography AND economics (trade) of ancient Egypt
and creating the related artifacts for the time capsule.
Priest/Priestess...This student is responsible for researching the religion (including mummification) of ancient
Egypt and creating the related artifacts for the time capsule.
Vizier...This student is responsible for researching the politics AND social structure of ancient Egypt and creating
the related artifacts for the time capsule.
Scribe...This student is responsible for researching the achievements AND social structure of ancient Egypt and
creating the related artifacts for the time capsule.
*NOTE: All group members are responsible for creating the actual time capsule
Step 3. Research/Review the G.R.A.P.E.S. of ancient Egypt using your book, your chart or the following
links:
Geography
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http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/geography/home.html
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/geography/index.html
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/geography.html
Religion
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http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/story/main.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_gods_goddesses.php
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_mummies.php
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/mummy_maker/index_embed.shtml
Achievements
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http://egypt.mrdonn.org/achievements.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_hieroglyphics.php
Politics
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http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_government.php
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/government.html
Economics
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http://www.riverschool.org/students/work/culture.e.econ.htm
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/trade/home.html
Social Structure
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http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_food_daily_life.php
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Egyptians/society.htm
Step 4. Decide what artifacts should be included in your time capsule. You must have a minimum of four artifacts for
each element of G.R.A.P.E.S. Each artifact must be created by someone in your group and it must be
accompanied by an explanation of what it is and why you think it is important enough to go in the time
capsule. These can be drawn, computer generated, or created.
Step 5. Create a time capsule to contain all of the artifacts you and your group have created. The design should be
neat, organized and reflective of Ancient Egypt.
Step 6: Your time capsule and artifacts can be completed in digital format if you and your group chooses or on
poster paper.
Step 6. Be prepared to present your time capsule and its contents to the class.