CHW3M
Name: __________________
Create an Ancient Egyptian Diorama!
Your task is to make a diorama to show your understanding of the society, culture,
religion, and economic structure of Ancient Egypt. It will be due on APRIL 15.
Your first step is to conduct research and use your notes from class to make research
notes, which will be handed in and evaluated. You should have at least three
sources.
Next, you will use your research to create a convincing diorama that demonstrates the
concepts we have explored. Things to consider are;
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the common belief system of Ancient Egyptians
the use of art in tombs or on architectural structures
the use of labour in the construction of cultural relics
the use of hieroglyphics
Your diorama should be one of the following examples;
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A sphinx
The cross-section of a pyramid
The interior of a tomb
A landscape of the Valley of the Kings or Great Pyramids of Giza
Or, if you have your own idea talk to me about it
You will also be required to write some short, explanatory notes of no more than 300
words that explain the concepts explored in your diorama. Remember to document
and cite your sources from your research.
CHW3M
Name: __________________
Ancient Egypt Diorama Rubric
A2
A2b
Analyze how selected societies have evolved and responded to challenges
- analyse factors that allowed certain societies to thrive (e.g., abundance of natural
resources, common beliefs, strength of leadership)
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Insufficient
Thorough analysis
Considerable analysis
Some analysis
Limited analysis
No analysis
C2
C2a
Analyze the contributions of various individuals and groups to the development of
arts, knowledge, religion, and technology prior to the sixteenth century
- describe the contributions of selected individuals and groups to the development of
artistic forms before the sixteenth century (e.g., Egyptian tomb painters)
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Insufficient
Thorough analysis
Considerable analysis
Some analysis
Limited analysis
No analysis
D2
D2a
D2b
Analyze diverse economic structures and the factors that affected their
development
- describe the diverse forms of economic organization that existed prior to the sixteenth
century (e.g., horticultural, agricultural, slave-based)
- analyse the effects of innovations and inventions (e.g., use of metals; development of
written communication) on the functioning of various economic structures
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Insufficient
Thorough analysis
Considerable analysis
Some analysis
Limited analysis
No analysis
E2
E2c
Interpret and analyze information gathered through research, employing concepts
and approaches appropriate to historical inquiry
- analyse historical events and issues from the perspectives of different participants in
those events and issues (e.g., the building of the Egyptian pyramids from the
perspectives of the pharaohs, Egyptian citizens, and slaves)
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Insufficient
Thorough analysis
Considerable analysis
Some analysis
Limited analysis
No analysis