“Culture of Ancient Egypt” Research Project
Greetings, my loyal protégés!
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request your help in a great undertaking. I request you
research one of the great Egyptian pharaohs or aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture from my accompanying list and present your findings at the
annual Egyptology Convention held in Cairo ON Dec. 18/19th. I realize this is short notice, but imagine the audience. This is your opportunity to
present your research to the world’s leading Egyptologists. It could be your “big break” into our field!
First, you must assemble a team of assistant researchers. This is far too large a challenge to handle on your own. Choose no more than two helpful
individuals. Together, the three of you must conduct extensive research about one of the following Egyptian Cultural Traits: Hieroglyphics,
Egyptian Religion and Mythology, or Government and Laws. My colleagues in Cairo will expect a well-researched PowerPoint presentation (or
Keynote presentation, if you prefer a Mac) explaining the following:
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Complete the Culture information sheet provided based on your topic.
I need you to complete the worksheets provided (information logs and presentation plan) and show me by the end of class on Dec. 12/13th.
Enclosed, please find additional papers to help you make this project a smashing success!
Digging into the Project: A Step-by-Step Set of Instructions
1.) Assemble a team of three participants.
2.) Decide which of these Eight Pharaohs or Ancient Egypt Topics you would like to research. Only one group will do each topic.
3.) Beginning your research: Remember that your task has three main components and documents associated with it:
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RESEARCH (in computer lab and/or on your own technology, use of library books. ( Document on Sources Used Page)
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COMPLETED and ACCURATE INFORMATION (Follow the worksheets with your information guidelines on it.)
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PRESENTATION. (PowerPoint or other creative method of presentation :( Use Presentation Organizer)
You will need to record as much information as possible about your topic. It will be your responsibility to teach other members of the class about your topic.
4.) Next week, your team will create a PowerPoint presentation or some other presentation method detailing your findings. Remember, we’re role-playing.
As you build your PowerPoint, imagine you really ARE presenting to the Egyptology Convention in Cairo. Try to impress your teacher and fellow
Egyptologists. Imagine this truly is your big break!
About the PowerPoint/Presentation: Begin with a title slide that contains free-use clip art or images. Next, present your findings with a minimum of
ten error-free slides. That means grammar and spelling must be correct! Proofread your slides carefully. Also, remember the basic rules about
PowerPoint. Do not overuse images and text, as it can overwhelm your audience. A good PowerPoint presentation should have an excellent balance
of both images and text. If you present in another method, please talk to your teacher about what they expect you to turn in or use to teach the class.
5.) To wrap up the project, your team will then present this to our class. EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE IN PRESENTATION.
When you are finished with your visual, you will need to “rehearse” to prepare for your presentation to the class. Be certain that your information is
organized and will be easy for other students to understand.
Remember, you will be teaching your topic to people who may know very little or even nothing about it. They are depending on you to teach them. Also,
keep in mind how you learn best. I am sure that you would not want to be taught by someone who is simply reading facts to you. Make it interesting!
Presentation Organizer
Title of Presentation:
One or two things I want the audience to remember:
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What visual will I use during my presentation?
What equipment will I need for my presentation?
Are there any handouts I need to prepare for the audience?
How long will my presentation last?
Am I prepared? Did I rehearse my presentation several times?
YOUR NAMES___________________________________________________________
Your Sources Page
Document here the 5-7 sources you used for your research findings. Please use MLA style to document each source.
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Ancient Egypt Topic: Religion-if you need more room, put on separate sheet of paper
1. Label and identify the parts of a pyramid:
2. Who built the ancient pyramids?
3. How were the pyramids built? What materials were used?
4. Why were the pyramids built?
5. What is the Valley of Kings and why is it important?
6. What is polytheism?
7. What is the pharaoh’s role in religion?
8. Explain the process of mummification.
9. Explain the afterlife.
10. What items were placed in a pyramid for the afterlife?
11. Name 5 important gods and tell what they represent.
12. Share one interesting story/myth about the Egyptian gods.
Ancient Egypt Topic: Government and Laws
1. What type of government did Ancient Egypt have?
2. Who was at the head of the government? How much power did the ruler have?
3. Who made the laws that the people had to follow?
4. What are the responsibilities of the leader of Egypt?
a.
b.
c.
5. What were the three different crowns of Ancient Egypt? What did each crown stand for? Draw a sketch of the crown below:
6. Who was responsible for combining Upper and Lower Egypt?
7. Who was Pharaoh Khufu? What did he do for Egypt?
8. Who was the first female ruler in Ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egypt Topic: Writing and Education
1. What is a scribe?
2. How did someone become a scribe?
3. What were a scribe’s job duties and responsibilities?
4. What is papyrus? Where is papyrus grown?
5. What are hieroglyphics?
6. Label and show 5 examples
of hieroglyphics:
7. What was the Rosetta Stone? Where and when was it found?
8. Why was it important?
9. Did boys and girls attend school in Ancient Egypt? Explain Below:
Boys:
Girls:
10. Why types of clothing did Ancient Egyptians wear?
TEAM MEMBERS: _________________________________________________________________________________
Category:
Content
Accuracy
Rubric for the “Assessing Pharaohs and Egyptian Culture” Project Presentation
4
3
2
1
All content
throughout the
presentation is
accurate. There are no
factual errors.
Information is
organized in a clear,
logical way. It is easy
to anticipate the type
of material that
might be on the next
slide.
All graphics are
attractive (size and
colors) and support
the theme/content
of the presentation.
Images are not
overused.
Most of the content is
accurate but there is
one piece of
information that might
be inaccurate.
Most information is
organized in a clear,
logical way. One
slide or item of
information seems
out of place.
The content is
generally accurate,
but one piece of
information is clearly
flawed or inaccurate.
Some information is
logically sequenced.
An occasional slide
or item of
information seems
out of place.
Content is typically
confusing or contains
more than one factual
error.
A few graphics are
not attractive but all
support the
theme/content of
the presentation.
Images are not
overused.
Several graphics are
unattractive and
detract from the
content of the
presentation. Images
may be used too
often.
Grammar and
Spelling
Less than two
spelling, grammatical,
or punctuation errors.
Less than five
spelling, grammatical,
or punctuation errors.
All graphics are
attractive but a few
do not seem to
support the
theme/content of
the presentation.
Images may be used
too often.
Five to ten spelling,
grammatical, or
punctuation errors.
Overall
Effectiveness
Project includes all
material needed to
gain a comfortable
understanding of the
topic. It is a highly
effective
presentation.
Project includes
most material
needed to gain a
comfortable
understanding of the
material but is
lacking one or two
key elements. It is an
adequate
presentation.
Project is missing
more than two key
elements. It would
make an incomplete
presentation.
Project is lacking
several key elements
and has inaccuracies
that make it a poor
presentation.
Sequencing of
Information
Use of Graphics
There is no clear
plan for the
organization of
information.
More than ten
spelling, grammatical,
or punctuation errors.
Total Points: _______________________
Grade: ________________________
Ancient Egypt Topic: Reflection
1. What was your Ancient Egyptian topic?
2. I chose to present my topic to the class using the following visuals?
3. I chose that visual because?
4. I spent ___________________ (how much time) rehearsing my topic before presenting it to the class? I rehearsed my
topic with ________________________________________________________________.
5. One thing I learned about presenting information to the class is?
6. Next time when I have to present information to the class, I will make it better by?
7. Using the “Presentation Rubric”, I would give myself _______ points for my presentation. EXPLAIN your reasons for
your grade!
This list contains online websites for research (links checked February 24, 2012):
Pharaohs – Ancient Egypt for Kids
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/pharaohs.html
King Tut One.com
http://www.kingtutone.com/pharaohs/
Kidz World: Egypt – Famous Pharaohs
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/996-egypt-famous-pharaohs
Kidipede: Egyptian Government
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/government/
Famous Pharaohs
http://www.the-telfords.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/egypt/pharaohs.htm
The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egyptian-pharaohs.html
The Kings (Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt)
http://www.touregypt.net/kings.htm
Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002046F/pharaohs_of_ancient_egypt.htm
Easy Bib – MLA Citations
http://www.easybib.com/