Ms. V. MOHAN

WHA1-02

(9^th grade Global History)

“The Egyptian pyramids”

Introduction: DID YOU KNOW?

The STEPPED pyramids of Ancient Egypt are known as some of the world’s first great architectural monuments. Built during the reign of the pharaoh Djoser of the 3^rd dynasty in 2630BC, under the supervising eye of the great vizier Imhotep, these elegant wonders of the world still stand in the deserts of Egypt today. During the 4^th dynasty, under the rule of pharaoh Snefru (2680-2565BC) at Dahshur, the BENT pyramid was built. The son of Snefru, known as Khufu, had the pyramids of Giza built around 2560BC. The pyramids of Giza were called “true” pyramids because of their accurate triangular shapes. The main purpose for the construction of the pyramid was for it to be a burial tomb for the pharaoh. Within the depths of the pyramid were many passageways; some which led to concealed chambers, while others casually led strangers to dead ends and their deaths. The pharaoh was buried in a sarcophagus, a coffin-like case to hold the embalmed body, and stacked around the sarcophagus were sacks of gold and precious stones. However, aside from being revered as mountainous tombs for the pharaohs, the pyramids are venerated due to the mystery of their creation. How were these ancient wonders built? Were the pharaohs whose names were attributed to the building of these masses really the ones who should have been applauded?

Question: How were the human rights of the pyramid builders violated?

Step Pyramid Bent Pyramid “True” Pyramid

· TASK- Each student must use the six (6) step process to ensure complete

success with his/her WRITTEN PAPER project.

Identify Problem – You must state what the problem is.

Gather the Evidence – You have to show/prove that the problem you identified exists.

Determine Causes – You will be identifying what the cause(s) of the problem is/are.

Evaluate the Policy – What were some of the specific laws that dealt with human rights?

Do a Comparative Analysis- What would be some specific laws and policies that you could have recommended in order to solve or prevent the injudiciousness of the pyramid builders? Compare the status of menial/low class workers from ancient Egypt

versus the modern United States (choose a specific state from the U.S).

*For access to worksheets that may help you with your research, check out the PPA website.

Your task is separated into three (3) parts: a written paper, an oral presentation using PowerPoint, and the construction of a 3-d pyramid model.

Written Paper: You must have a 3-4 page typed paper answering the question asked above.

ü Choose a specific time period, pharaoh, name & place of pyramid

ü Include at least three (3) themes from the table below, and discuss them in-depth

Change Conflict Culture and Intellectual Life Diversity Environment and Society

Factors of Production Human and Physical Geography Human Rights Interdependence Justice

Needs and Wants Political Systems Power Science and Technology

ü You should focus on the social class system

ü Must have a cover page (your name, class, subject, date, teacher’s name, title of paper), bibliography (which includes at least 3 books)

Power Point/Oral presentation: After you have written your paper, choose one specific theme you (as a group) wish to stress upon in at least eight (8) slides.

ü 1^st slide: Group members, class, date, title of slide show

ü Last slide: Some bibliographic references, and a “Thank you” message to viewers

ü You must incorporate both pictures and words into each of your slides

ü Creativity is highly emphasized: animated words, sounds, colors, and cartoon/reality pictures

ü Every student in the group should present and explain at least two (2) slides

3-d Model Pyramid: Working as a group, construct a 3-d version of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

ü Be creative!

PROCEDURES- You will be working in groups of 4. Each student in the class is responsible

for a written paper. As a group you will be working collaboratively on the Power Point/oral presentation and the 3-d model.

· While in the computer lab one day, instead of having to use the regular keyboards and mouse to view pictures of Ancient Egypt, each of you got to use a time machine headset. With this headset you were able to view the actual events of what happened during specific periods in past history. Your teacher (that’s me!) told a brief scenario, and then asked the class a question.

“You

each put on

your time machine

headset and program your

screen using the remote control

pad in your hand. You must program

your screen to read Ancient Egypt 2630BC

-2560BC. You press ENTER. You are now in ancient

Egypt during the rule of pharaoh Djoser. You witness the building

of the Step pyramid. Then you traveled to the times when the Bent pyramid

and the “true” pyramids were being built. When you have finished you must come back to your computer lab class.” Using your textbooks, research books, the Internet, magazines and

a minimum of 2 visits to a museum, answer the following question. Please Enjoy and Good Luck!

Question: How were the human rights of the pyramid builders violated?

· In your assigned groups begin to work on your individual papers. Next, work as a team on your Power Point/Oral presentation and your 3-d model.

Some useful Resources:

Move your cursor onto certain pictures/words. It should change to a small white hand. You may use these pictures/words to help you get into other websites.

www.crystalinks.com/egypt.html

www.egypt-tehuti.org/pyramids.html

www.guardians.net/egypt/

www.touregypt.net/construction

www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/egypt_pyramids.html

www.google.com

Archaeology of Egypt	History	Hieroglyphs
Religion	Daily Life	Links

Presentation Rubric - Evaluating Student Presentation

EXCELLENT	SATISFACTORY	MINIMAL SATISFACTORY	UNSATISFACTORY
Organization	Organization	Organization	Organization
Student presentation is logical, clear and fully engages audience interest.	Student presentation is logical, clear and somehow engages audience interest.	Student presentation is somewhat logical and clear, but does not engage audience.	Student presentation is illogical, unclear and inadequate.
Subject Knowledge Student demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and beyond.	Subject Knowledge Student demonstrates adequate knowledge of subject matter.	Subject Knowledge Student demonstrates little knowledge of subject matter.	Subject Knowledge Student does not know subject matter.
Accuracy No grammatical errors	Accuracy Very few grammatical errors	Accuracy Some grammatical errors	Accuracy Too many grammatical errors that distorts sentence sense.
Graphics At least three appropriate color and fonts	Graphics At least two appropriate color and fonts	Graphics At least one appropriate color and fonts	Graphics No color and variety in fonts

Social Studies Standards English Language Arts Standards

1. History of the United States and New York E1c: Read and comprehend informational materials.

2. World History E2a: Produce a report of information.

3. Geography E3b: Participate in group meetings.

4. Economics E3c: Prepare and deliver an individual presentation

5. Civics, Citizenship, & Government E4a: Involves conventions of Standard English.

E5a: Utilizing and analyzing functional documents.

After your successful completion of this research using computer technology, you will have learnt how inhumanely the lower classes of the social pyramid in Ancient Egypt were treated. You should be able to appreciate and applaud those who sacrificed their lives, and those who still make sacrifices by doing “menial” jobs, so that we may have the opportunities to live in more luxurious environments.

“WELL DONE STUDENTS!”

Ms. V. Mohan