Armstongs social studies class the following webquest takes you, the student, into the world of ancient egypt. Process map of ancient egypt dont forget to spend time exploring the sites. Ancient egypt has been called the gift of the nile. Using the suggested internet sites, research the questions and hand in your completed answer sheets by the due date. Click on the artifact name to go to that object and carefully examine the 3d object. During your journey, you will complete a travel file of your experiences.
Divide a sheet in your notebook in half lengthwise a left half and a right half. Ancient egypt scavenger hunt rich media learning solutions lynn hahn 2006 ancient egypt scavenger hunt 1. Students go on an ancient expedition that will keep them engaged and motivated. Daily life religion architecture pets government culture the webquest contains thirty questions and is a great introduction to a unit on ancient egypt. Learn about ancient egyptian daily life, egyptian mummies, egyptian hieroglyphics, king tut tutankhamen, egyptian games, and archeology. The egyptians were one of the oldest civilizations in history. Kwl considering what you have already learned about ancient egypt will help prepare you to read this chapter. Ancient egypt elementary library libguides at colegio. This webquest is designed for 7th grade students learning about ancient egypt. Social studies lesson ancient civilizations of the world webquest and worksheet collection. Oh dear, things started to go downhill again for ancient egypt in about 700 b.
Students will gain basic knowledge about the ancient egyptians by completing an internet based worksheet. Click on the picture above to learn more about the nile. Use the websites listed below to answer the following questions. They will explore 8 different websites that go into detail about everyday life, social classes, the. Webquest and test printout for timeline of ancient egypt. Search and find specific content from various international museum resources.
In 332 bc, alexander the great of greece conquered egypt and set up his own ruling family. Any other reproduction of this webquest, in whole or in part, in any form, requires the express written permission of world book, inc. Students will need to be seated at a computer with internet access, beginning with webquest page. Daily life in ancient egypt egyptian life write down 4 things that are different for poor and rich egyptians. Where were the fertile lands in ancient egypt located. Students will go to the appropriate internet address for each group of questions. Rick holliday, assistant superintendent, student support and federal programs, 6410 carolina beach road, wilmington, nc 28412, telephone 910 2544206. Outrageous women of ancient times or ancient filename. Label the areas on your map and shade the appropriate areas listed green or blue. Read the text and check the words you dont understand.
Identify government established along the nile river as a monarchy. People lived beside the nile and egyptian houses were almost all built from bricks of nile mud. The version of the browser you are using is no longer supported. The following questions will explore mummification, pyramid building, king tuts curse and cats in ancient egypt. Ancient egypt webquest with answer key by megan rodolico tpt. Theres so much to learn find the location of the nile river on the map of ancient egypt. Webquest xls 26 kb this file is the ancient egypt webquest. The museum holds the largest collection of egyptian objects outside egypt telling the story of life and death in the ancient nile valley. It lets students discover new material on their own, or in this case, allows your students to enhance knowledge they have gained from previous lessons on ancient egypt. Egyptian mummies two stages of mummification click on both the embalming and the wrapping link.
Students are asked to coloridentify the red sea, the mediterranean sea, the nile river, the valley of the kings, and the location of the pyramids, as well as to identify modern egypt. What is an oasis, and how were oases used by ancient egyptians. The following webquest takes you into the world of ancient egypt. Today, we are going to begin learning about ancient egypt. Pyramid tombs like the one below hold clues that have helped modern archeologists understand how egyptians lived nearly 4,500 years ago. Microsoft word ancient egypt gods and goddesses webquest author. Locate egypt on the world map and color it in on the map in your travelers notebook using the link below. The most powerful person in ancient egypt was the pharaoh. The mud was carried in baskets from the nile and poured into moulds.
Describe and understand role of religion on ancient egypt. Using the egyptian society and the a day in the life features on the egypt s golden empire web site, explore the daily lives of the ancient egyptians. Once again they were conquered by other civilizations like the assyrian empire, and by the persian empire. He owned the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended egypt against foreigners. Any other reproduction of this webquest, in whole or in part, in any form, requires the express. Ancient egypt internet resources webquest homework helper research links internet activities quizzes maps test practice current events go to for before you read. The pharaoh was the political and religious leader of the egyptian people. Then, the romans came in 30 bc and egypt became a province of rome. Crete had long been trading with the even more ancient civilizations of egypt and the east. Prior to assigning the webquest, have students brainstorm or mind map what they know about ancient egypt. You will be traveling back in time to the year 2125 b.
How did technology improve the lives of the people of ancient egypt. Ancient egypt geography worksheet free pdf file sharing. Ancient egypt webquest by ribit resources teachers pay. Ancient egypt webquest helps students explore ancient egypt through websites that feature interactive games, activities, videos, and text. Ancient egypt webquest teaching resources teachers pay. Old, middle, and new read text pages 6170 activity. What kinds of stone came from ancient egyptian quarries, and what was this stone used for. Find out about the rosetta stone, a 5,000yearold sanddried mummy, wall paintings from nebamuns tomb and sculptures of the pharaoh ramesses ii through our onsite sessions and classroom resources. Ancient egypt vocabulary here is a fun link you can download and listen to on your ipod or mp3 player. Egypt is a dry, hot desert country and ancient life depended on the waters of the river nile. List three of the major contributions from ancient egypt that influence our world today. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to allow cookies to be set on your computer. Read more by visiting world books ebook collection.
Essay about egyptian civilization pyramids periods of egyptian civilization the egyptian civilization is not only viewed. Use this handout of the assignments in this webquest complete with grading rubrics. Lord carnavon, who financed the expedition, died several weeks after visiting tutankhamens tomb. This site is an ancient egypt webquest that allows educational. Pick one of the following egyptian artifacts to examine. Travel through the following websites to find out about the nile river and the weather in egypt. What was the impact of government on the people living in ancient egypt.
Where were the pharaohs buried during the age of the new kingdom. This map features the political boundaries of modern egypt, but focuses on ancient egypt. Ancient egypt webquest the following questions will explore mummification, pyramid building, king tuts curse and cats in ancient egypt. Recall mesopotamia and how the civilization grew around the river. Remember to follow the directions and remember to have fun. Put the heading poor egyptians on top of the left column and rich. 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. Sep 6, 2014 this site is an ancient egypt webquest that allows educational opportunities to be. Ancient egypt webquest the following webquest takes you into the world of ancient egypt. Amped up learning sells tabletop games, teacher apparel and.
Daily life in ancient egypt webquest and answer sheet by. Why do you think the egyptian civilization grew around the nile river. Either assign or allow students to choose one of a variety of topics on ancient egypt. 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. Answers expected might include pyramids, pharaohs, the nile, sphinx, or hieroglyphics. This webquest takes the student on a virtual tour of ancient egypt. Nile river upper egypt lower egypt delta mediterranean sea red sea city of giza city of thebes city of memphis answer these questions. A tomb is a grave, usually one that is enclosed in stone or cement.
Rumours started about a curse upon the men who entered the tomb. Daily life in ancient egypt webquest and answer sheet by history. Teacher page use the ancient egyptian onthego activity as an engaging way to introduce students to the life and terminology of ancient egypt. Your travel file should include the following items. What is a delta, and why was the delta of the nile important to ancient egypt. Ancient egypt has endured the test of time by leaving amazing archeological sites that. It is an excel spreadsheet that you will need to download and save to your school folder. Tutankhamens tomb, an egyptian pharaoh who lived 3000 years ago.
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