Introduction
Welcome to Egypt! This WebQuest will explore Ancient Egypt and allow you to discover various aspects of the civilization including its geography, political structures, economy, and the everyday lives of Ancient Egyptians! As you explore this fascinating civilization, take note of what attracts you to this wondrous place, and perhaps what you'd want to avoid as you will be using the information you learn creatively!
Task
Your task upon completing this WebQuest is to create a compelling travel brochure to attract tourists to Ancient Egypt! You can either create your brochure by hand OR using an online template. Your brochure should be compelling and convince travelers to want to go to Ancient Egypt, using descriptive language, images, and attractive facts.
Process
1. Access the graphic organizer on Google Classroom which you will use to organize information as you navigate through this WebQuest. The graphic organizer will assist you in arranging the various topics you will learn about in a way that will be easy to use later when you construct your brochure.
2. Open a resource listed for you on this WebQuest. Read and analyze the information presented to you from that source. Determine where it belongs on your graphic organizer and jot down brief information that you will use for the brochure.
3. Continue this process until you have explored all of the resources.
4. Create your brochure! You may either create your brochure on paper (Option 4a) or using a digital platform (Option 4b)
4a. Take a piece of paper and hold it horizontally. Fold the paper into 3 segments. The side facing out is you cover page!
4b. Using either a template found on Microsoft Word OR Canva (if you are feeling REALLY tech savvy), select the brochure template that has 3 panels per side.
5. On the cover of your brochure, create a catchy title that would attract a traveler to pick up the brochure and include an image as well as your name
6. On the other panels, title and describe information for each of the following topics: Geography, Historic Sites, Metropolitan Areas, Government, and Culture. Make sure to include both images AND text that is descriptive and enticing.
7. Ask your teacher if you have any questions.
Evaluation
Grading Rubric for 30 total points
| Points: | Organization: | Accuracy: | Creativity: |
| 10-7 | All aspects of the task are included in the brochure. Brochure is well-organized and easy to read. | All information on the brochure is accurate according to the resources found in the WebQuest. | Brochure uses ample descriptive language and graphics on each panel. The brochure is attractive and enticing. |
| 6-4 | Most aspects of the task are included in the brochure. Student may be missing 1-2 pieces of information. Brochure is mostly organized. | Most information on the brochure is accurate according to the resources found in the WebQuest. There may be minor inaccuracies. | Brochure uses some descriptive language and graphics on most panels. The brochure is attractive. |
| 3-0 | A significant amount of information is missing from the brochure. The brochure is not organized and is challenging to understand. | Information is largely incorrect according to the WebQuest resources OR a significant amount of information is not detailed. | Brochure does not include much descriptive language and most panels do not have any graphics. |
Conclusion
Ancient Egypt was a fascinating place full of vibrant culture! Instead of leaving it a mystery of the past, it is important to examine Ancient Egypt and other ancient civilizations to understand how they have impacted our current lives. It may be worthwhile to take some time to discover what Egypt is like today, or rather what from Ancient Egypt has influenced your everyday life!
Credits
Resource 1: Explore Ancient Egyptian Historical Sites
This resource will allow you to navigate various maps of Ancient Egypt and select different temples, pyramids, and more to learn about! Click on the different historic sites that peak your interest and learn about why they were constructed - some have very interest stories!! You may find some sites that you have some background knowledge about, but also explore some that are new to you!
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/interactive/explore-ancient-egypt/
Resource 2: Discover Ancient Egyptian Culture
This resource has multiple aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture for you discover. Explore topics such as education, the Egyptian writing system, religion, roles in society, and more!
Resource 3: Ancient Egyptian Geography
This resource explains the basic geography of Ancient Egypt. Most importantly, the Nile River is featured! The Nile was central to life in Ancient Egypt and this resource explores how it impacted the lives of the Egyptians.
https://carnegiemnh.org/egypt-and-the-nile/#:~:text=Ancient%20Egypt%20w….
Resource 4: The Government of Ancient Egypt
This resource describes not only the overall government structure of Ancient Egypt, but also the roles of various people within that structure. Learn about pharaohs, the royal family, and military! These individuals were the celebrities of Ancient Egypt with ENORMOUS wealth!
https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egcgov1e.html#….
Resource 5: Art and Culture
Use this resource to explore examples of Egyptian art and culture! From paintings on palace walls, to pottery, and more, this resource will show you real artifacts that you can describe or include images of in your brochure!