Ancient Egypt Study Packets

All Ancient Egypt Learning Goals!

No QOD

Today, students in all the mods put together their study packets for the test.  After completing the packets students reviewed with the quizlet using their devices.  Students had class time to finish filling out their assessment reviews and ask any questions they have about the test.

Prepare for the test!

Egypt Geography Review

Learning Goal - I can analyze how the geography shaped Ancient Egypt.

No QOD

Today, students will have a sub in the classroom as they complete their assignments.  Each document will analyze the geography of Ancient Egypt. This will be the last step to prepare students for the test.  

Reminder 
Documents A, B or D - Due tomorrow
Test Day - Tuesday, Nov. 3rd

Seven Characteristics of Egypt

Learning Goal: I can explain the different forms of government in Egypt.

QOD - What contributions did Egypt give to the world?

Make up 

Paper
boat building
medicine
math
pyramids

Today, students will compete in teams to complete the seven characteristics graphic organizer.  Students need to turn in their King Tut paragraphs by the end of class.

Reminder - 
Egypt Test - Nov. 3rd
King Tut Paragraph - End of the Day (Oct. 28th)

How King Tut died Paragraph and Government Entrance Slip

Learning Goal: I can explain the different forms of government in Egypt.

No QOD

Entrance Slip Questions -
1. Which of the following is a Vizier
a. High priest that controls ceremonies
b. Master artisan in charge of pyramids
c. Government official in charge of advising Pharaoh and appointing others
d. Teacher at the scribe school

2. Which of the following is not a role of the Pharaoh
a. Chief treasurer
B. Law maker
c. Religious leader
d. Commander-in-Chief

3. Explain absolute power.


4. Compare a Pharaoh to the President.

Today, students took an entrance slip to check their understanding on the government learning goal.  Next, students used their video notes to write the investigation paragraph.

Reminder - 

Egypt Test - Tuesday, Nov. 3

King Tut's Final Secrets Last Day

Learning Goal: I can explain the forms of government in Ancient Egypt.

No QOD

Today, students watched the last part of the video and collect the final details for their paragraph.  The students will use the evidence from the video to write the paragraph on Tuesday in class. The paragraph will be due on Wednesday, Oct. 28th.  

Ancient Egypt Test will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Review Quizlet 

King Tut's Final Secrets Day 2

Learning Goal - I can explain the forms of government in Ancient Egypt.

No QOD

Today, students in mods 1-4 will be watching the video with the substitute.  All students will watch the video and continue to collect evidence on, "how did King Tut die?" Some students are in the process of retaking their social structure quiz.

King Tut's Final Secrets Day 1

Learning goal - I can explain the forms of government in Ancient Egypt.

QOD - Describe the power of the Pharaoh.

- Chief judge
- chief religious figure
- commander-in-chief
- living god on Earth
- absolute ruler

Today, students will start collecting evidence of King Tut's death by watching the video "King Tut's Final Secrets".  Students need to take notes so they can write a a RACE paragraph to prove their answer to the question, "how did King Tut die?"

Curse or Coincidence?

Learning Goal - I can interpret the impact of the religion on Egypt.

QOD - List the organs removed during mummification.

Lungs, Liver, Intestines and Stomach

Today, students checked their test, discussed class test data and possible retakes.  Next, students went through the Internet Activity assignment to understand the religion learning goal.  Finally, students read an article about King Tut to prepare for the week ahead.  

Social Structure Quiz

Learning goal: I can explain the role the different social classes played in Egypt.

No QOD

Today, students will complete the the social structure quiz.  Followed by a discussion on our exit slips scores.

Final Day of Internet Exploration

Learning Goal: I can explain the roles the different social classes play in the Egyptian civilization.

QOD: Which class would you be on the Egyptian social structure and why?

Answers may vary

Today, students had work time to finish their internet exploration which is due on Monday.  Students that finished early did a mummification activity.  Don't forget to review for that quiz!


Reminder - Social Structure Quiz tomorrow!

Internet Exploration Day 3

Learning Goal: I can explain the role of different social classes in the Egyptian civilization.

QOD - List similarities between Mesopotamia and Egypt.
1. temples
2. polytheistic
3. near rivers
4. desert
5. flooding
6. Absolute Monarchy

Today, students started class by trying the Quizlet for the social classes quiz on Friday.  Next, students worked on the internet activity which will be due on Monday.  

Reminder - Quiz on Friday

Internet Exploration Day 2

ILearning Goal: I can explain the role the different social classes played in Egyptian civilization.

QOD - Who were the chief treasurer, vizier and generals in the army?

Government Officials

Today, students will participate in an activity with their table teams to review the social structure.  Below is a picture of the duties and descriptions students will need for the quiz.  Next, students worked on the computers to complete the research on the religion.  

Reminders - Social Structure Quiz on Friday

Quizlet for the Social Structure Quiz

Ancient Egypt Internet Exploration

Learning Goal: I can explain the role the different social classes played in Egyptian civilization

QOD - Label the six level of the Egyptian social structure.

Pharaoh
Government Official
Priests
Scribes
Artisans
Peasants

Today, students added the new learning goal to their agendas.  Next, students reviewed the duties and descriptions of the Egyptian social structure.  Finally, students will begin the internet exploration to help learn the other goals for Egypt.  

Reminder - Social Structure Quiz on Friday, Oct. 16

Social Structure Team Competition and Learning Goal #1

Learning Goal #1 - I can analyze how the geography shaped the Egyptian civilization.

QOD - Who were the highest people on the Egyptian social structure?

Pharaohs

Today, students will check their maps and fix mistakes with the class.  Next, students will compete with the other teams to complete a jigsaw articles to fill out a graphic organizer for the social structure.  Winning teams will earn bonus points.  Finally, before the end of class students will check their understanding of learning goal #1 through three Egypt geography questions.

Table Teams and Map Completion

Learning Goal: I can analyze how the geography shaped the Egyptian civilization.

QOD: How does the Nile impact trade in Egypt?
- Transportation and shipping
- fishing
- crop production
- connection to Mediterranean trading centers
- danger from Hippos and crocodiles

Today, students were moved into their table teams for the Egypt unit.  Students will earn points for participation, behavior and work completion.  The winning team will be invited to a lunch party.  Next, students had time to complete their maps.  Students that finished early received an extension activity related to Hieroglyphic numbers.  Tomorrow will be the first learning goal exit slip to check for understanding.

Reminder - Maps are due tomorrow

Map of Ancient Egypt

Learning goal: I can analyze how the geography shaped the Egyptian civilization 

QOD - How does the annual flooding of the Nile change from year to year?

Too low and not enough to grow crops

Too high and destroys homes and crops

Today, students discussed and analyzed the Geography of Egypt.  Students will have class time to complete their study guides before moving on to a map of Egypt.  This will prepare students for the first learning goal.

Ancient Egypt Study Guide 223-227

Learning Goal: I can analyze how the geography shaped the Egyptian civilization.

Today, students will start class by watching two short videos on mummies and the afterlife. Students will have the time left in class to work on the study guide. The study guide has information for all the learning goals.

Project Museum

Today, students toured the room providing feedback to their classmates projects.  The projects will be graded during the week and handed back to students.  If any students are not finished they will need to come in for Club Ed. on Tuesday.

Introduction to Egypt

Learning Goal: I can analyze how the geography shaped the Egyptian civilization.

Today, students completed their graphic organizer for Mesopotamia characteristics of a civilization.  Students will keep this sheet in their binder all year long.  Students observed two short videos and discussed their connection to Egypt.

Reminder: projects due Monday

Last Day to Work on Project - Due Monday, Oct. 5th

Project Checklist
1. Finish and print paragraph
2. Work on the creative part
3.  Turn in all materials on Monday

Today, students filled out a graphic organizer for the seven characteristics of a civilization as it relates to Mesopotamia.  Students will be adding to this graphic organizer at the end of each unit.  The rest of class time was spent typing and designing their projects.  Incomplete project should be worked on during iExcel or at home.