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Egyptian Tomb Art: Expressions of Religious Beliefs
by
Linda Maynard Powell
Contents of Curriculum Unit 85.06.07:
Narrative
Strategies And Lessons
Lesson One: The Pyramids: Sunbursts in Stone
Lesson Two: Shawabtis
Lesson Three: Object Analysis
Object Analysis Worksheet
Notes
Annotated Bibliography for Teachers
Annotated Bibliography for Students
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Grade level: 6-8Subject: World HistoryDuration: Two class periods ...
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Collaborative Thematic Unit
Theme: Ancient Egypt
by Colette Elliott and Paige Smoak
Focus: Students will become familiar with Ancient Egypt and expand their knowledge of the customs and people of Ancient Egypt.
Grade Level: Primary
Objectives: On completion of this thematic unit, students will:
1. Know how to locate Egypt on a globe and/or map.
2. Understand the customs of the Ancient Egyptian culture.
3. Be able to identify the clothing and jewelry worn by the Ancient Egyptian peop ...
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Introduction / Task / Process / Resources / Evaluation / Conclusion
Introduction:
As advisors to the ruler of an ancient civilization, you have been ordered to design a magnificent tomb to honor your ruler after death. Your ruler has closely followed the neighboring Egyptian civilization. Since this is the first time your culture has undertaken such a large and important project, your ruler has recommended that you study Egyptian methods of construction, int ...
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Background:
Students have already studied Rome, and have some background.
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Adapted Lesson: "A Walk Through King Tut’s Tomb"
Source: Harvey Stern, grade 7 teacher at Rock City Elementary School
Time: 60 minutes
Rationale:
This is a lesson that is intended to be used as an introduction to a unit on Ancient Egypt. To capture the students’ attention and as a lead-in to discuss how we have so much information about early Egyptian culture. This lesson is a simulated visit back to the day when Howard Carter discovered King Tut’s tomb.
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Lesson Plans
Amenemhet
The Human Form, Egyptian Style
Lesson plan based on Amenemhet
Analyze traditional ancient Egyptian depictions of the human body.
Skills and Focus: Art History, Discussion
Subject Area: Fine Arts
Thematic Connection: Connecting Past and Present
Grade Level: Secondary School
Time Needed: 20 minutes, 40 minutes for discussion
Objectives
• Recognize the distinguishing characteristics of the ancient Egyptian method of depicting the human bo ...
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A selection of cross-curricular lesson plans created by local teachers
Fun with Hieroglyphs
Wall Relief Plaque
Make Your Own Canopic
Jars
Write Your Name in
Hieroglyphs
Personal Pyramid
Students Write a Book
Egyptian Equation Quilt
Cubit Measures
Weather Journals
Mummy
Case Drawing
Life-Sized
Mummy Case
Model Miniature
Mummies
How Old Is Old?
Investigating
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Egyptian Market Day
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-A study of the ancient Egyptian afterlife incorporating the multiple intelligences
Welcome to ancient Egypt! For the next few weeks, you will be studying the culture and beliefs of the ancients. You will be simulating an Egyptian mummification as well as exploring different topics related to the Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. In addition, you will be required to complete three projects of your choice using the Internet.
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The Egyptian
Number Project
Submitted by Anita Dunn & Annette Nacke
Visitation Academy, St. Louis, MO.
Grade Level: 9th - 10th grade
Subject: Algebra I / Algebra II (High School Math)
Duration of the lesson: 3 class periods
Rationale: To understand the math contributions Egyptian civilization has made to the field of mathematics
Instructional Objectives:
Diversity: To become more aware of other cultures and their contributions
Technology: To use the Internet t ...
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Andrew Bevan
MTeach Year 2, 2000
HSIE Computer Website Lesson Plan.
Year 7-8 History
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
TopicLearning Approaches
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Internet Address: http://guardians.net/egypt
Topic
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
History Syllabus, Stage 4, Topic 2, Ancient Societies, Egypt.
Ideally a Year 7 class.
Focus Questions from syllabus:
- How did people live ?
- What were the main features of the society of the ti ...
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Ancient Greece Unit
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EARLY GREEKS - UNIT OVERVIEW
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ATHENS AS A CITY-STATE SPARTA & ATHENSFIRST UNIT TEST
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SimMummy: A Mummification Simulation
The lesson plan formerly known as "The Fruity Pharaohs"
What is a SimMummy?
That depends on who you ask. Students will tell you that a SimMummy is a recently-deceased Egyptian king that has been properly mummified to ensure ...
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NINA MINHAS
Original Lesson: "Government Structure in Ancient Egypt vs. Government Structure in Present-day Canada "
Duration of Lesson: about 60 minutes
1.) Rationale: This lesson will build upon previous knowledge already taught to students on government structures in ancient Egypt and Canada. This lesson is important because it allows students to connect the civilization of ancient Egypt with their own. The lesson will be taught towards the end of a class unit on ancient Egypt.
2.) Learn ...
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How Did They Do It?
Objective
To learn what levers are and how they might have been used by the ancient Egyptians in building their monuments. To learn what center of gravity is, how to determine the center of gravity of asymmetrical objects, and how this knowledge might have helped the Egyptians in building their monuments.
Resources
Summary for: Obelisk
Mysteries of the Nile Dispatches
Lever an Obelisk
Obelisk Video
Lever Loads Activity
The Great T ...
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SOCIAL STUDIES CRITICAL CHALLENGE LESSON
PLAN:
DEFENDING THE NILE
Grade: 7
Topic: Ancient Egypt: The Nile and its impact on ancient Egyptian peoples.
Date: November 1999
Created by: Matthew Séguin (EDTE 412-02)
Rationale:
This lesson is to assist students understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilization. This will contribute to the students knowledge of the evolution of societies. Specifically, students need to understand the relationship between people and natural systems to as ...
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SOCIAL STUDIES LESSON PLAN: HIEROGLYPHICS
Grade: 7
Topic: Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphics
Date: November 1999
Created by: Matthew Séguin (EDTE 412-02)
Rationale:
-students are interested in social studies, ancient Egypt, and hieroglyphics.
-students need to understand ancient forms of communication to enhance their knowledge of the evolution of societies as prescribed by the social studies IRP.
-students have already completed a number of lessons on Egypt including an introduction and ...
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Personal Adornment
Grade level: Elementary. Materials may be adapted for upper grades.
Objectives for students:
· to see how personal adornment reflects the ideas, beliefs, and views of Egyptian culture
· to create a pendant to communicate their own observations, ideas, feelings, and experiences
Visual materials
Photocopies of pages on frequently used hieroglyphs (optional)
Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet
Advance preparation
Read the information about Pectoral of Princess Sithathory ...
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Life after Death: Mummies and Magic
For everyone this is the initial fascination with Egyptian civilization.
Grade level: for all grade levels
Objectives for students
- to find out that one can learn a good deal about Egyptian afterlife beliefs by looking at Egyptian tombs, tomb plans, and works of art buried in tombs
- for middle-school students, to begin to understand that art reveals the beliefs, values, and world view of a specific culture
- for older students, to know that, in study ...
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Ancient Egyptian Families
Grade level: Elementary
Objectives for students:
· to begin to learn that most people, both in the present and in the past, are part of a family and that family members are interdependent
· to learn that the many images of families in Egyptian tombs show how important the presence of family was to the Egyptians, not only in life but in the afterlife
· to see how artists use gesture and pose to express feelings
Visual materials
The visual materials listed below ar ...
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Animal Symbols
Grade level: Elementary and middle school
Objectives (for younger students):
· to understand that, unlike most modern Americans, the ancient Egyptians lived close to nature, surrounded by the many animal species that inhabited the Nile Valley and surrounding desert. The Egyptians understood the animals' characteristics and admired them, especially those that were dangerous or had powers human beings lacked
· to learn that in depicting the awesome powers of their gods and kings ...
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Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Grade level: Middle school and high school
Objectives for students:
· to recognize that the animal forms of the gods were based upon real animals living in the Nile Valley and surrounding deserts
· to understand that the Egyptians portrayed their gods in animal and human-animal combinations to symbolize the many kinds of divine power at work in the universe
· to understand the use of symbols, not only to illustrate certain characteristics of a god or person but a ...
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The Role of the King
Grade level: Middle school and high school
Objectives for students:
· to learn that images of Egyptian kings were identified by special symbols, costume, and materials
· in a wider sense, to understand that rulers, religious leaders, and other elite members of society in many civilizations around the world were identified in art and ceremonies by particular adornment
Visual materials:
The visual materials listed below are in an order that develops the progression of t ...
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