Name: _______________
Section: ____
The Living Museum: Ancient Egypt
Objective: During our study of Ancient Egypt we have covered many topics,
from the climate and geography of the ancient civilization, to the roles and
responsibilities of individual social classes, to the mummification of ancient
people and what that represented in Ancient Egyptian culture. Now it is time to
show what you know! You, as a historian, must now look through the eyes of an
Ancient Egyptian by bringing the civilization to life.
On May 14, our class, along with several other Social Studies classes, will
organize and create a 2 hour Living Museum. Your task will be to create an
artefact that represents what you have learned about Ancient Egypt, and to
present it during our Museum day. We will be visited by several guests including
various teachers, community members and elementary school students.
What it will look like: Each class has been randomly assigned social classes
and projects that you will be responsible for. Our museum will be set up in three
rooms and will consist of a village, a pyramid and a palace. The project that you
choose will determine which room you will set up in.
Project Summary: Each student will be responsible for the research, design
and creation of 1 Egyptian artefact. Along with your artefact, you must also
provide a written response that briefly describes your artefact. The third element
of your project is the presentation. The presentation format will be as follows:
 Each student will set up their artefact and written information in their
designated social area.
 Students will appear in a costume that accurately represents their social
class.
 During the museum, guest judges will circulate and ask questions of
students. Students should be prepared to answer questions about their
artefact, as well as about the project itself and their learning process.
TASK 1: (PARAGRAPH)
Write a research paragraph that includes detailed answer to several (given) questions. During your
museum presentation you will use this as a reference when asked questions. Your written response
should meet the following criteria:
Assessment Criteria
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Paragraphs will be marked for accurate and detailed research that addresses all the questions
listed.
Paragraphs will be marked for grammar, polished editing, presentation and proper paragraph
format.
Research should be back up by several (2-3) credible sources that are listed in full below the
paragraph.
Paragraph
Accurate & Detailed
Research
Fully Meeting
Formatting & Editing
Research
Meeting
Paragraph addresses all
questions; facts are
accurate, but lack some
detail.
Paragraph includes all
parts, but has minor
errors in spelling,
grammar or writing.
Paragraph lists at least
1 credible source
Minimally Meeting
TASK 2: (ARTIFACT)
Create and Ancient Egyptian artifact. During your museum presentation you will display your creation
and answer questions about it. Your artifact should meet the following criteria:
Assessment Criteria
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Artifact accurately represents an Ancient Egyptian object
Resources are creatively and effectively used
Artefact
Content
Resources
Fully Meeting
Meeting
Artifact is an accurate
representation of
Ancient Egyptian life
and culture; shows
thoughtfulness and
creativity.
Materials, supplies and
resources are used to
clearly represent the
artifact.
Minimally Meeting
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TASK 3: (COSTUME)
During the Living Museum, wear a costume that would be worn by someone in your social role. During
your museum presentation you should be able to answer questions about it. Your costume should meet
the following criteria:
Assessment Criteria

Costume accurately represents the dress of an Ancient Egyptian in your social role.
Artefact
Costume
Fully Meeting
Meeting
Costume is an accurate
representation of the
dress of an Ancient
Egyptian of the
student’s chosen social
status.
Minimally Meeting
TASK 4: (PRESENTATION)
The final portion of your mark will come from your presentation itself. During the Living Museum guest
judges will be circulating, stopping to ask questions and to take a look at your wonderful museum
pieces. Guest judges will assign a mark out of 3 to each of the following criteria:
Assessment Criteria (Used by Guest Judges)
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Student demonstrates knowledge of their artifact, costume and social role.
Student used voice, posture and eye contact to create an inviting presentation.
Presentation
Knowledge
Inviting Presentation
Fully Meeting
Meeting
Student can answer
most questions about
their artifact, costume
and social role.
Minimally Meeting
Student makes a clear
effort to have eye
contact, good posture,
and a projecting voice,
but sometimes
struggles to do so
effectively.
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TASK 1: PARAGRAPH PLANNING PAGE
GOAL: Write a research paragraph that includes detailed answer to each of the questions below.
During your museum presentation you will use this as a reference when asked questions
Step 1: Answer each of the following research questions in point form. Remember, for each
new source you use, record it below.
1. What is your artifact?
2. What does your artifact look like?
3. What was it used for?
4. How was it used?
5. Who used it?
6. What does it tell us about Ancient Egyptian life?
Step 2: Organize your research before you start typing your paragraph. Beside each question
above write what part of the paragraph you want to include it in. (INTRO., IDEA 1, IDEA 2, IDEA
3, IDEA 4, CONCLUSION)
Step 3: Type the rough draft of your paragraph.
Step 4: Type up your sources below your paragraph
Step 5: Get your paragraph edited by an adult.
Step 6: Complete your final edit of your paragraph. Don't forget to polish it off, so it looks
great.
Sources:
1.
2.
3.
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TASK 2 & 3: ARTIFACT & COSTUME PLANNING PAGE
GOALS: Create and Ancient Egyptian artifact and a costume that would be worn by someone in your
social role.
Step 1: Write a list of all the materials and supplies you will need to make your artifact.
Remember, besides the basics, you will need to get these materials yourself.
Artifact Supplies
Costume Materials
Step 2: Set a clear timeline for yourself so that you can complete your artifact and costume on
time.
Day 1 (_________________)
Day 4(_________________)
 Write paragraph
 Practice Presentation
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Day 2 (_________________)
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Day 5(_________________)
 Living Museum presentation
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Day 3(_________________)
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Project Options (7.2)
Option #6: Craftsmen (Sarcophagus) (Maximum Students: 15)
Are you a crafty individual? Do you like to build things with your hands?
Then why not build a sarcophagus? As a craftsman you get to enjoy some of the
nice things of life without feeling the Pharaoh breathing down your neck. You
enjoy everyday life in the village, and people come from miles around to check
out the amazing things that you make. Do you have the skills to build a
sarcophagus? Explore the amazing world of Egyptian coffins and see if you can
outdo your fellow craftsmen to make the make sarcophagus ever. If working with
your hand appeals to you, choose Option #6.
Option #7: Scribes (Hieroglyphs)(Maximum Students: 15)
Do you like to write? What if instead of using the alphabet you could draw
pictures? Typically scribes spent their entire days copying out important texts and
recording important legal documents. With hieroglyphs this is practically a job
where you get to doodle all day. As a scribe you will take an important piece of
writing of your choice and write it in hieroglyphs. Then, you can have all the fun
you want making the final product look old and worn. Creativity is not limited
here. Maybe instead of paper, you want to use clay. What were the pyramid
walls made of, anyway? If you want to find out this and more, you should choose
Option #7!
Option #3: Slaves (Pyramid Building)(Maximum Students: 5)
Typically when people think Egypt, they think PYRAMIDS. This project will
allow you to design and create an authentic pyramid that would make a pharaoh
proud. Build a 3-D model or draw a label a blueprint plan. Either way, project 3
will give you a hands-on, insider look at the mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids. If
this is for you, choose Option #3.