Introduction
Today we will be learning about Ancient Egypt. First we will watch a PowerPoint which shows us about life in Ancient Egypt. We will then discuss the PowerPoint and what we watched together then you will answer questions regarding Ancient Egypt. Lastly, you will research online about Ancient Egypt and write two paragraphs on life in Ancient Egypt.
Task
Completing worksheet answering questions on Ancient Egypt:
Question: What was the king of Egypt called?
Answer:
What did the Egyptians do dead bodies to preserve them?
Answer:
Question: What was the Egyptian alphabet called?
Answer:
Question: Name a famous Pharoah?
Answer:
Question: What is a crypt?
Answer:
Process
First we will watch the Powerpoint on Ancient Egypt.
Second we will discuss what we saw and learned about Ancient Egypt.
Third: You will answer a worksheet of questions on Ancient Egypt.
Fourth: You will research online for additional facts on Ancient Egypt.
Fifth: You will write two paragraphs on the facts that you researched.
Evaluation
| Facts | Excellent Student uses a variety of facts, all correct. The facts are based on lessons taught and the information. the student also draws from outside sources. The facts are excellently tied in with the analysis. |
Good Student uses a variety of facts, all correct. The facts are based on lessonss taught and the information in the textbook. The facts are tied in with the analysis. |
Fair Students cites facts, mostly correct. The facts are based on lessons taught and information in the textbook. The facts are tied in with the analysis. |
Poor Student uses no facts, or mostly incorrect facts. |
| Analysis | Excellent Student provides in-depth analysis and correlates it with the facts he or she provided. Insight shows understanding beyond the lesson and illustrates a clear grasp on the subject matter. |
Good Student has strong analysis--names facts and explains importance of events. Insight shows clear understanding of the topic, based on the lesson. |
Fair Student has little analysis and does not correlate it with the facts. Insight is weak and lacks accuracy. |
Poor Students has no analysis. Student demonstrates little understanding, or none at all. |
| Writing | Excellent Student has no punctuation or spelling errors. Writing style excellently aids the understanding of the analysis. |
Good Student shows mostly strong punctuation and spelling and writing style furthers assessment. |
Fair Student has some punctuation and correct spelling. Writing style is unclear and does not further assessment. |
Poor Student has no or little punctuation and shows poor spelling abilities. |
Conclusion
Class today we have learned about Ancient Egypt, we watched a PowerPoint, discussed facts on Ancient Egypt, answered questions, researched and wrote about Ancient Egypt. For extra credit you can draw artwork regarding Ancient Egypt that will be hung up in the classroom.
Credits
Websites with information on Ancient Egypt:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/egypt/
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/11-things-you-may-not-know-about-ancient-egypt
Websites with information on Ancient Egypt and images on Ancient Egypt used for the PowerPoint.
http://www.infoniac.com/science/top-10-inventions-of-ancient-egypt.html
Book: Know it Alls on Mummies written by Kenn Goin and Illsutrated by Will Davis ISBN # 1--8610-376-8. Used for both facts and illustrations.