Name: __________________________________________________
Due Date: ____________________
Project Topic chosen: ____________________________________________________
Project Option chosen to show what you learned:
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Below is a list of possible projects to choose from. On the back of this page is the list of possible topics. You want to match the topic with a good project to showcase your talents. Choose only one project and complete the project requirements by the due date listed above. Have fun!
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Research Writing: Using resources materials from the LMC, the classroom, the Internet, or books you have at home write a report about one topic (see back of this sheet for options).
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Map work to highlight geographical features and tourist attractions a.
Symbols indicating location of pyramids, sphinx, and the tombs in the Valley of the Kings (tomb of
Hatshepsut, King Tut, and Ramses II) b.
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt c.
Landforms, major waterways, and major cities d.
Five additional sites of interest to a tourist
Creative Writing: a.
Pretend you are a newspaper reporter. Write a news article telling who, what, when, where, and why of the discovery of Tut’s Tomb, or another topic (see other side for options) b.
Write a letter to a friend about your trip to Egypt. Choose a specific topic to research. Include facts you learned and include a lot of details. c.
Create newspaper writing about at least three topics of Egypt. You can be very creative and add fun pages showing hieroglyphics, advertisements, or other items. d.
Write a historical fiction short story about the daily life of a person from Egypt. e.
Create a picture book describing a topic of Ancient Egypt. Include pictures and graphics to explain the information. All writing must be your own work.
Art a.
Make a mummy using paper mache around an old, discarded doll. Follow Egyptian tradition and paint your mummy. Create a poster or picture book showing the real steps of mummification. b.
Pyramid – create a cardboard, plywood, or Styrofoam pyramid. Include details and labels to show the description and parts of a pyramid. c.
Daily life model – diorama or other art form. Try to make the building, clothing, and vegetation as authentic looking as possible. d.
Sphinx – Use a bar of soap or modeling clay. Mount on a wood or cardboard pedestal. Include details to describe the sphinx. e.
Model of Rosetta stone – draw or create a model. Include details to show where it was found and why it is important. f.
Papyrus – Create your own papyrus. Include a piece of artwork showing ancient Egyptian life on it. g.
Clothing – dress a male and female doll in the clothing styles of the Egyptians. Be sure to include an
Egyptian collar and/or jewelry. Create a chart that describes the different clothing of various social classes.
Computerized information – Create a presentation using computer technology to showcase your information.
Your Idea? The sky is the limit. Just let me know what you are thinking and I will let you know if you are on the right track.

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Religion Politics
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Theocracy – government
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Pharaohs
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King Tut
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Ramses II
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Cleopatra
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Hatshepsut
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Nefertiti
Achievements
Economics
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TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN: Week #1 – Pick a topic and subtopics
(Topic and subtopics identified due Nov 12)
Step #1: What is the task?
Chose a topic
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Pyramids
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Mummies
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Pharaohs (or specific pharaoh)
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King Tut
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Sphinx
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Gods/goddesses – religion
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Egyptian life
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Geography/land/Nile
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Hieroglyphics (Egyptian writing)
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Ziggurat
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Rosetta Stone
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Papyrus (Egyptian paper)
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Other topic from GRAPES page in this packet
Step #1b: What information do I need?
What subtopics do you want to learn about?
Write 3 Questions you want to investigate
Subtopic/Question #1
Subtopic/Question #2
Subtopic/Question #3
Chose a project to show what you learned
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Report
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Map work
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3-D map
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Creative writing
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Artwork
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Computer project
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Other option (get approval from teacher)
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Step #2 Determine possible resources to learn about your topic and these subtopics
Circle 3-5 that would work best
Internet – Marshall SS Curriculum page
Internet search (try Ask Kids or Dogpile)
Egypt books
Egypt packet from the teacher
Social Studies textbook
Interview
Almanac
Phonebook
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Newspaper
TV
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TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN: Week 1 & 2 – Locate, research information about your topic, and take notes (Notes and Vocabulary sheets should be done by Dec 3)
Step #3 Location & Access
Resources on the Computer: Resources in the library: Other
Resources:
Marshall Web page:
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Curriculum page on the Marshall site:
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Marshall LMC » Curriculum » Social Studies
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Lots of useful sites that are already deemed reliable
Cart of books:
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Books won’t be able to be checked out, but they are in the LMC for you to view or get photocopy of pages
Public library:
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Check out resources to have in your home
Search tools on the Marshall site:
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LMC » Marshall LMC » Search Tools
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Good resources for kids to use to access information
Search Engines other than Google:
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Ask kids (very helpful! Kid friendly!)
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Dogpile
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Yahooligans
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Altavista
Encyclopedias:
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Use the index to look
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Atlas and more up information
Step #4 Use of Information – Taking detailed notes on the subtopics you wanted to research
Subtopic #1:
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TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN: Week 2 & 3 – Create Project to reflect your learning
(Compare and Contrast sheet due Dec 10)
Step 5: Synthesis – Put your project together
Use the information to complete your project
1) Get supplies
2) Organize information
3) Plan the product
4) Put together the project
5) Create the final project to present
6) Compare and Contrast your topic with America’s – Complete Venn diagram
TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN: Week 3 & 4 – Finalize Plans, share, and reflect on learning Sharing day (FINAL PROJECT DUE DATE – DEC 12)
Step 6: Evaluation – How did you do? Share Knowledge
1) Edit, check, make better
2) Is my project complete?
3) Have I answered all my questions from Step #1?
4) Can I easily share my knowledge with others?
5) Am I proud of my work, my knowledge, and my final product?
CRITERIA
PEASANT SLAVE
QUALITY
MIDDLE CLASS
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RULING CLASS
PERFORMANCE
Needs Improvement:
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15-19 pts. Research – Reading Strand 2
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Used internet and other resources to get information
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Wrote notes to summarize the information learned
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Written in own words
Vocabulary Learned – Strand 1
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Specific vocabulary used
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Appropriate use of vocabulary to explain
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All 15 words written, explained, and proof of understanding
Compare/Contrast Graphic – Strand 3
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Numerous details about the Egyptian topic you researched
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Compare it to USA
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Contrast it with USA
Shows Knowledge – Cultures Strand 5
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Information was accurate/factual/realistic
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Project taught a lesson
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Presentation was informative
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Detailed information – pictures, info, numerous facts included
Professional – Pride in work:
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Neat/colored/decorated
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Edited to catch writing errors
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Effort/appropriate time put into project
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Adequate use of materials/low or no cost
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ACHIEVEMENT
Outstanding –
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Vocabulary Words/Concepts I Learned
Write down the words that you encountered during your research that you now understand more deeply.
Word Definition Prove you understand the word
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4able: Create a graphic on a separate sheet of paper to show the connection between various vocabulary words learned.

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Compare and Contrast Your Egyptian Topic to USA’s
Take the topic that you have chosen and compare and contrast it with what we have here in the USA.
Instead of using a Venn diagram, use the graphic below to show your differences and similarities.
Topic researched: _______________________________________________________________
GRAPES category that this topic belongs to: __________________________________
Egyptian topic researched ____________________
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Similarities that both the Ancient Egypt topic researched and the USA have in common:
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4able: On a separate sheet of paper, list the pros and cons of the Egyptian way of life compared to ours. How is it better than ours (pros) and how is it worse than ours (cons)?