********Ancient Egypt Projects********
Now that you have become familiar with some facts about ancient Egypt, It is up to you to
construct your final project. Remember, you will need parent approval for your selection.
1.
MAKE YOUR OWN MUMMY: Create a mummy using whatever materials
(newspapers, etc.) to create the LOOK of a mummy. Be sure that the mummy is also
in a SARCOPHAGUS that is appropriately painted. Next, create a story about the
person who is mummified. Include who he/she was, where he/she lived, the people
he/she knew, and the life he/she lived. Make this is story HISTORICAL FICTION
loaded with FACTS thrown in with some FICTION. This story needs to be TYPED in
final draft quality.
2. *A VIDEOTAPED INTERVIEW WITH EACH OF THESE LEADERS: QUEEN
HATSHEPSUT, THUTMOSE III, AND RAMSES II. The interview must
demonstrate that you have learned 10 or more important facts about each ruler.
The rulers must be in proper attire! Remember to submit a TYPED script in FINAL
DRAFT FORM on the day you present.
3. CREATE AN EGYPTIAN MUMMY MASK: First, find and examine pictures of
Egyptian mummy masks. Make special note of how Egyptians created stylized
portraits of the faces, and notice the color schemes and patterns used. Now, create
a mummy mask of your face using this website as a guide:http://www.artrageous.net/MummyMask-LP.html . Be sure to include a pictorial guide of the steps
you took to make this mask. Pictures should be of every step of the process! They
can be on a board or in a booklet. In either case, mount the mummy mask on a board.
Finally, include a TYPED historical, if not hysterical, story about you becoming so
famous in ancient Egypt that a tomb and mask were created for you!
4. CREATE A REALLY SPECTACULAR PYRAMID: Decorate the pyramid, and show the
actual tomb inside the pyramid. Create a written explanation of the pharaoh who
was buried in this particular tomb. This can be a fictional or real-life pharaoh, but
be sure to include information on his life, his accomplishments, and his good or bad
deeds. This TYPED explanation will need to be submitted in FINAL DRAFT FORM on
the day you present your pyramid. Remember, we must be able to see both inside
and outside of the pyramid!
5. *A DAY IN THE LIFE OF 3 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CHILDREN: Create a story or
three stories following three different Egyptian children: one whose family fits into
the lowest part of ancient Egypt’s social pyramid, one whose family fits in the
middle part of the social hierarchy, and one whose family fits on the top of the
social hierarchy. Follow a day in their lives from they wake in the morning to when
they go to sleep at night. You may do a puppet show, a skit, a storybook, or a video
of this “Day in the Life.” This project must have a script or a written story that is
TYPED.
6. A THREE DIMENSIONAL CHART THAT COMPARES 3 THINGS FROM THE
OLD, MIDDLE, AND NEW KINGDOMS OF ANCIENT EGYPT: Create a chart
that has texture comparing burials, rulers, daily life, achievements, etc. of the
different kingdoms. In addition to the chart, you will need to teach five things to
our class about what is on this chart. A TYPED copy of your lesson will accompany
this chart and lesson. This can be videotaped and presented to the class.
7. CREATE A THREE DIMENSIONAL MAP TOUR OF ANCIENT EGYPT: This map
must show the following: Mediterranean Sea, Nile Delta, Red Sea, Valley of the
Kings, Giza, Thebes, Sinai Peninsula, Nile River, Memphis, Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt,
Abu Simbel, Karnak, Deir-el-Bahri, Luxor, and any other sites you want to include.
Create a tour of this map that includes the importance of what you are guiding us
through (perhaps a brochure). This tour must be TYPED and presented to the class
along with your map.
8. Create a THREE DIMENSIONAL timeline of ancient Egypt. On this timeline,
place important events, rulers, achievements, invasions, kingdoms, and dynasties.
Include a TYPED explanation of each item andWHY this item is included on the
timeline (importance). This explanation should read like an informative report and
flow smoothly from one item to the next.
9. Create a collage of ancient Egyptian food and drink. Include pictures of fruits,
vegetables, beverages, breads, and meats consumed at the time. Attached TYPED
descriptions of the foods and include recipes, as well as explanations of WHY the
Egyptians consumed these types of foods. You can even prepare a dish to display (or
feed) the class!
10. *Demonstrate MUMMIFICATION ON VIDEO. Become an expert and explain all of
the steps of mummification using props and costume. You will need to submit a
script of this demonstration in final draft form on the day you present.
11.
*Create
a WALL RELIEF using Egyptian artwork. Remember that the ancient
Egyptians CARVED or PAINTED their art into the walls and pillars . There must be
a minimum of 6 carvings on each wall. Styrofoam works great for this! Look at
examples of this artwork, particularly the images of people. This should include
prayers, cartouches, a pharoah’s bragging of a victorious battle, etc. Your written
portion (in final draft form) should take us on a tour of this relief explaining
everything carved into the wall.
12. Create of project of your choice, but you must get Mrs. Fleming’s prior approval.
Submit your idea in writing and have your parent’s permission noted on the proposal.
Remember that this project must have some significant writing involved with it. This
project must NOT BE LIKE ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ABOVE.
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Partners acceptable
PROJECTS ARE DUE THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2014!
Students will be assigned a day during the week to present their project to the class.
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT
My student, ____________________, has shown me the project list and we have
discussed project choices for the study of Ancient Egypt. We have agreed that he/she will
be doing project #______ as a first choice, #____ as a second choice, and #____ as a
third choice. I am aware that the sooner my student turns in this agreement, the better
chance he/she has of getting the first choice. Only 3 students per class will be allowed to
do any one project.
Signed ___________________________________ (P/G)