Explain why the nile river was so important to ancient egypt. Using the suggested internet sites, research the questions and hand in your completed answer sheets by the due date. Since this activity is about ancient egypt, start by searching the key words ancient egypt. Ancient egypt webquest the following webquest takes you. Ancient egypt and egyptians webquest students will learn about ancient egypt and egyptians by completing a great internetbased worksheet. Open the links for the questions that follow it from the document. People of ancient civilizations didnt have any of these luxuries. Ancient egypt vocabulary here is a fun link you can download and listen to on your ipod or mp3 player. Complete the research questions by using the online website and webquest activities below.
They developed their civilizations virtually from scratch. Upper and lower egypt into one kingdom around 3000 b. Ancient egypt webquest the following webquest takes you into the world of ancient egypt. See more ideas about ancient egypt, egypt and ancient civilizations. The farm land is shaded in green on the map below and purple in your text. Today you will be embarking on a journey of discovery about the wonders and mysteries of ancient egypt. The pharaoh was the political and religious leader of the egyptian people. Download pdf version this resource examines the effect of the egyptian climate on everyday life in ancient egypt. Please type up all of the answers to any questions for the sections. You will be traveling back in time to the year 2125 b.
You will arrive on the banks of the river nile, the longest river in the world, to begin your journey. Civilization webquest allows educators to fine tune the areas of study as. As a group, create the three components of the project. Ancient egypt web quest pleasant valley intermediate school the following web quest takes you into the world of ancient egypt. Learn about ancient egyptian daily life, egyptian mummies, egyptian hieroglyphics, king tut tutankhamen, egyptian games, and archeology. Ancient civilizations web quest 6th grade history can you imagine a world without computers, cars, books, or paper. This is a ancientegypt themed scavenger hunt game intended for primary school, and played around school. Student will work together in groups of four to research different aspects of ancient egypt, synthesize their information, and design and present a multimedia travel brochure. Egypt webquest powered by oncourse systems for education.
Make sure to copy the heading for each section into your notebook before writing your answers for that section. The version of the browser you are using is no longer supported. It contains 38 questions based on a crash course world history video and the website. He owned the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended egypt against foreigners. This is a creative, fun way to explore ancient egypt. Daily life in ancient egypt egyptian life write down 4 things that are different for poor and rich egyptians. It has a population of over 80 million people who predominantly live along the banks of the fertile nile river. Map of ancient egypt on an outline map of egypt, label the following. Students will identify 15 key words for this unit of study and create a crossword puzzle or word search for others to enjoy. Mummy snap chat, pyramid drawing or model, and pharaoh instagram or facebook page. Old, middle, and new read text pages 6170 activity. Delving into egyptology is easier than ever thanks to computers. Webquest xls 26 kb this file is the ancient egypt webquest.
Athens, greece restoration work is being done to preserve one of the most famous buildings in the world. Students explore ancient egypt civilization in this webquest. Label the areas on your map and shade the appropriate areas listed green or blue. Using objects, learn about the food, drink, clothing and religious beliefs of. Colour in the nile delta and suitable farm land in green. It would be helpful to have specific activities assigned for each group member to ensure accountability. They will explore 8 different websites that go into detail about everyday life, social classes, the. With 360degree and other imagery, walk around the sphinx, enter the great pyramid, visit tombs and temples, and more. Through this webquest you will be working your way through what life was like in ancient egypt. This webquest has been created as a teaching tool for grade 4 students it is totally free to download. What was the key geographical feature that was important to life in ancient egypt. Click on link below and then answer attached questions. Students are asked to coloridentify the red sea, the mediterranean sea, the nile river, the valley of the kings, and the location of the. Ancient egypt webquest with answer key by megan rodolico tpt.
You will learn who built the ancient pyramids of egypt and how they were used. In ancient egypt a lot of times the head was that of a. A few critical components are currently missing from this activity, most notably a list of appropriate websites to guide the. Egypt is the 30th largest country in the world and covers an area about 1,001,450 square kilometers. This webquest is designed for 7th grade students learning about ancient egypt. Use the websites listed below to answer the following questions. Teacher resourcecredits click on the image of the hieroglyphic below and write your first name in hieroglyphics on your worksheet. The webquest uses a very student friendly website that covers all of the major aspects of egyptian history and culture. All activities and questions need to be turned in together on november 11th. Click on the picture above to learn more about the nile. Please answer the following questions in your social studies notebook, in order. You will be exploring ten different aspects of this fascinating civilization in order to understand their different ways of life.
Civilization webquest allows educators to fine tune the areas of study as well as give students the ability to explore this diverse topic on their own. Ancient egypt webquest and video analysis with key this is a 12 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. You should fill in the answers to the questions in the word document, save it, and email it when you are complete. In this webquest, students will imagine they are ancient egyptian pharaohs meeting to discuss their reign over egypt. Using the link below, divide your paper in half a left half and a right half. The most powerful person in ancient egypt was the pharaoh. Identify the locations of ancient upper and lower egypt and explain what the terms mean. Read the geography article and answer these questions.
Ancient egypt webquest t he following webquest takes you, the student, into the world of ancient egypt. On a modern map, identify the modern countries of egypt and the sudan. Now assume the role of a mathematician and look over the information on the egyptian number system a taxing timeand solve the problems tax time found in introduction to ancient egypt. Xray mummies to complete todays task, your partner and yourself will need to do the.
Essay about egyptian civilization pyramids periods of egyptian civilization the egyptian civilization is not only viewed as. This webquest is developed to allow students the chance to gain and demonstrate knowledge of pharaohs and their impact on ancient egyptian culture through research and. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find fluffy and bring her back home safely. Welcome life in ancient egypt mummification the sphinx hieroglyphics pharaohs the nile river you did it. Integrated technology interactive maps interactive visuals starting with a story ancient egypt. This was the beginning of the reign of suggested activity read the selection above and look at the map to find the ancient egyptian sites. Use this handout of the assignments in this webquest complete with grading rubrics.
This site is an ancient egypt webquest that allows educational. Armstongs social studies class the following webquest takes you, the student, into the world of ancient egypt. Children research different aspects of life in ancient egypt, take notes and then choose an appropriate ict programme to present their information and find. Remember to follow the directions and remember to have fun. Chapter 2 sections 3 and 4 ancient egypt chapter 3 ancient india and china chapter 4 ancient greece chapter 5 ancient rome and christianity chapter 6 early americans chapter 7 rise of europe chapter 8 the late middle ages. Many of their advancements have laid the foundation for civilizations to come including our own. Cairo giza thebes luxor abu simbel alexandria aswan karnak nile river upper egypt lower egypt rosetta memphis mediterranean sea red sea suez canal after you have labeled these places on the map, color it in. Just for fun, read more about the egyptian number system and try the problems at this website.
Using the egyptian society and the a day in the life features on the egypts golden empire web site, explore the daily lives of the ancient egyptians. What is an oasis, and how were oases used by ancient egyptians. Using the provided british museum link, students can use this document as a standalone web quest to learn about the ancient technique of mummification. Read the text and check the words you dont understand. It is an excel spreadsheet that you will need to download and save to your school folder. The following questions will explore mummification, pyramid building, king tuts curse and cats in ancient egypt. What kinds of stone came from ancient egyptian quarries, and what was this stone used for.
What is a delta, and why was the delta of the nile important to ancient egypt. List three of the major contributions from ancient egypt that influence our world today. Where were the fertile lands in ancient egypt located. Study carefully and learn from this mummification process because it is the same process the ancient egyptians used to mummify pharaohs like king tut. Before you begin, check out this cool website to explore an xray view of a mummy. Use the map on page five in the school material or look at maps of egypt in an atlas or on the internet. Ancient egypt vocabulary understanding of key vocabulary is the foundation for literacy learning. Ancient egypt as you probably know by now, our precious class pet fluffy the hamster has been kidnapped by an evil ancient egyptian cat, osiris and been taken somewhere deep into the pyramids. This map features the political boundaries of modern egypt, but focuses on ancient egypt.
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