The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

What was life like in Ancient Egypt? Who were the Egyptians? What were thier beliefs? What were their customs?  How did their civilization impact our own?  You will discover the anwers to these questions and more by completing this facinating webquest.  Read the information closely and stop to check for your own understanding.

At the conclusion of this webquest, you will complete ONE project of your choice.  Projects will be worth 100 points:

Choose ONE of the following projects:

1. Write your own picture book about the embalming process.  

The story book must:

Be at least 10 pages long

Include all the steps of the embalming process

Illustrate each page

Have an introduction

Have a conclusion

2. Construct your own pyramid using popsicle sticks

Your project must include:

A fully constructed pyramid

A step-by-step explaination of how you constructed the pyramid

3.  Write a poem about Egyptian life using hieroglyphics

Your project must:

Be at least 10 lines of poetry written using hieroglypics

Be completed on specific heiroglyph paper (see Mrs. Bond when you are ready to begin)

Describe something about ancient egyptian life (ex: the Nile River, Egyptian religion, the pyramids)

Include an illustration that relates to your poem

You must visit each link below in order to begin your project. Be sure to think about which project you will choose at the end of your journey.  Have fun!

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/story/main.html

http://www.mylearning.org/a-step-by-step-guide-to-egyptian-mummification/p-1681/

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/egypt/writing.htm

http://discoveringegypt.com/egyptian-hieroglyphic-writing/egyptian-hieroglyphic-alphabet/

http://www.ehow.com/how_5002013_build-pyramids-out-popsicle-sticks.html

http://www.ngkids.co.uk/did-you-know/Ten-Facts-about-Ancient-Egypt

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/egypt/mummies.htm

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html

http://egypt.mrdonn.org/

It is now time to choose a project!  Projects will be worth 100 pts.

50 pts. Content (The task has been fully completed, makes sense, and uses appropriate vocabulary, grammar,and punctuation.)

25 pts. Neatness (It is obvious that you have done your best work.)

25 pts. Creativity (Have fun and use your wonderful imaginations)

Now go back to the task section and choose your topic.

Ancient Egypt is a facinating civilization.  Through this webquest you learned about Egyptian daily life, religion, architecture, and writing.  Ancient Egyptian influnces can be seen in our own daily lives.