CHW-3M1
Unit 3: Egypt
Papadopoulos
Legacies of Ancient Egypt
Preamble: A legacy is defined as anything handed down from one generation to the next.
For example, one particular legacy of ancient Mesopotamia was the art of writing...think
of how significant this was to future civilizations/generations. What are some significant
legacies of ancient Egypt?
Project Outline
Individually or in pairs, create a visual display (i.e science board/powerpoint or some
other mode of delivery approved by the teacher) that illustrates the legacies of ancient
Egypt. This will be presentedt to the class. Focus on the following areas of Egyptian
history:
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Government/politics
Social Life/Culture
Religion
Architecture and Technology
Economics
Everyday life
Expectations:
1. A variety of 10-15 examples minimum must be presented on the display. (events,
developments - technological - social - political - cultural - economic - religious,
personalities & people, etc.).
2. The organization of the display boards will be to your choosing. Just ensure that all of
the areas above are covered adequately.
Task Breakdown: This project will be broken down into three component tasks.
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3.
1.
Initial Task- group name(s), selection of group members.
Research Task and Project Requirements- library and independent research
Presentation Task- display information in-class.
Initial Task
a. Decide whether you will work individually or in pairs.
b. Decide on your presentation format... (i.e. Display board or powerpoint)
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2a.
Unit 3: Egypt
Papadopoulos
Research Task:
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d.
Research will done on your own time.
Use a variety of resources....do not use WIKIPEDIA
Remember EBSCO host is a valuable resource
Provide a list of resources used.
2b. Project Requirements: Below is a summary of the required
sections in your presentation. Remember this is focusing on the
LEGACIES of Egypt...so what you discuss needs to reflect this idea.
a. Government/politics: influence of the pharaoh and their role in Egyptian
life...provide examples of the accomplishments of any leaders etc.
b. Social Life/Culture: anything from religion to art...from architecture to
language...from technological innovations to academics.
c. Economics: trade and the development social classes.
d. Everyday life: the role of men and women in society...
3.
Presentation Requirements: This part of the project is a culmination
of all your hard work! The presentation will involve the following:
a. This will either be a powerpoint or other visual presentation.
b. Save your work on a CD, memory stick or the ‘G” drive at school.
c. Make sure you maintain eye contact with your audience while presenting.
Simply reading from the screen will cost you marks! Prepare ahead of time and
use the material on the screen as a reference.
d. A presentation scheduled will be determined once commitments have been
made to either write the unit test or complete this assignment.