Ancient Egypt - Oral Presentation
Each group is required to create a short oral presentation on a specific topic. All
presentations must be the collaborative work of all group members. All groups must provide
images and detailed information selected from a wide range of resources, and present this
work to the class in an interesting and engaging manner. Each group will receive guidelines on
what is expected for the specific topic selected.
Group One: Life in Ancient Egypt
 The importance of the River Nile
 Jobs and working conditions
 Daily life and housing
 Hierarchy and Pharaoh Rules
Group Two: The Great Pyramid of Khufu
 Location of the Pyramid
 Jobs and working conditions on the site
 Tools used in construction
 Pyramid layout and design
Group Three: Queen Cleopatra of Ancient Egypt
 The Ptolemy dynasty and Cleopatra’s royal blood line
 Personality and achievements of the Queen
 Egypt-Rome relations
 Circumstances of her death
Group Four: The Discovery of the Boy King Tutankhamun
 The discovery of the tomb
 Life as a young pharaoh
 Circumstances of the king’s death
 The treasures of an ancient pharaoh
Group Five: Mummification
 Mummifying a pharaoh
 The Burial process
 Examining historical evidence – hieroglyphics and bodies
 Famous mummies from around the world