Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt

Introduction

Ancient Egyptian God/Goddess

Research and Poster Project

You will be researching one of the gods or goddesses of Ancient Egypt and then creating a poster to display your research.  You will be given 2 class periods to conduct online research.  More research and creation of the poster will be done OUTSIDE of class time.  You will have 10 days, including a weekend, to complete this project.

Due Date:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th 

Task

Using the following websites and books provided in Ms. Hughes classroom, you will complete the research information required for this project prior to creating your poster.  Ms. Hughes has provided you with the handout on which you will write the information you have found about your particular God or Goddess of Ancient Egypt.  

Websites:

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/explore/main.html

http://www.nemo.nu/ibisportal/0egyptintro/1egypt/

http://www.landofpyramids.org/names-of-egyptian-gods.htm

http://www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk/thegods.html

Process

CHAMPS Expectations and Research Process:

Conversation:  Voice Level during Instructions:  0     Voice Level during Work Time:  2

Help:  You may ask your shoulder partner or a table group member 1st for clarification then Raise your hand for teacher assistance.

Activity:  Online and Book research over a God or Goddess of Ancient Egypt

Movement:  ONLY out of seat to get a book from the book table, sharpen pencil or getting a kleenex

Participation:  To gain a better understanding of the role Gods and Goddesses played in Ancient Egyptian society

SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Research Process (you will write this on your research handout):

  • Name of God or Goddess
  • Powers they have
  • Appearance (describe in words on research paper and then draw on poster)
  • 10 Facts about your God or Goddess (at least 5 will go on your poster)
Evaluation

Poster Project Requirements:

(to be completed on the paper supplied by Ms. Hughes)

Requirement:

Points Possible:

 

Name of God or Goddess written in English AND Hieroglyphics

 

 

10 points

Image of God or Goddess with a description of their appearance

 

 

10 points

Description of the God’s or Goddess’ specific powers

 

 

10 points

5 interesting facts about your God or Goddess (You must have 10 on your Research sheet, but will only put 5 on your poster!)

 

 

10 points

Research Sheet (located on the back of this handout) completed

 

 

10 points

 

                                                                 50 Total Points Possible