Introduction to Ancient Egypt
Essential Questions: How does the geography influence the development
of ancient civilizations? How do ancient cultures influence our world
today?
Day 4: Daily Life of Ancient Egypt Cont.
Connection: Yesterday we began looking at the life of an Ancient
Egyptian. Today we are going to examine photographs that show more
about daily life in Egypt.
Teaching Point: The Ancient Egyptians are well known for preserving their
dead in the form of a mummy. Pharaohs were entombed in pyramids.
Active Engagement: [Show Picture Slideshow and read the book
Mummies, Pyramids and Pharaohs by Gail Gibbons]
What do the photographs and the book show us about the daily lives and
beliefs of the ancient Egyptians?
Link: Today we continued looking at the life of Ancient Egyptians.
Tomorrow we are going to learn how the Ancient Egyptians have
influenced our lives today.