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Chapter 2:
Ancient Egypt
Based on World Explorer:
The Ancient World
by Prentice Hall

 

 

Guiding Questions: How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations? What legacies have been left by cultures of the past?

Section 1: The Geography of the Nile
Objectives
Trace the course of the Nile through ancient Egypt
Summarize how the Nile affected trade and the ways if life of ancient Egypt
Getting Started
Picture Walk
Vocabulary List for chapter
My PowerPoint for Section 1, including vocabulary
Review Vocab for Section 1 (SMART Board)
Classwork and Homework
Section 1 As You Read Questions
Section 1 Review
Section 1 Workbook Page - two sided
Activities
Map of Egypt - Label and color
Construction paper map of Egypt - tan for desert, green for farmland, and blue for water
Web Sites
Ancient Egypt - Snaith Primary School

The British Museum - Answer questions on worksheet
Mysteries of the Nile - from NOVA
Egypt and the Nile
Explore Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Mad Libs
Ancient Egypt - Woodlands Junior School

Section 2: Egypt's Powerful Kings and Queens
Objectives
Summarize how Egyptian pharaohs unified their country
Explain the power the pharaohs held as political and religious leaders
Describe the achievements of the pharaohs
Getting Started
Picture Walk
My PowerPoint for Section 2, including vocabulary
Review Vocab for Sections 1 and 2 (SMART Board)
Classwork and Homework
Section 2 As You Read Questions
Section 2 Review
Section 2 Workbook Page - two sided
Activities
 
Web Sites
Timeline of Ancient Egypt - Interactive timeline with follow up quiz
Time - Story, Explore, and Challenge from British Museum

Section 3: Egyptian Religion
Objectives
Describe the importance of religion and the afterlife to ancient Egyptians
Determine the reasons Egyptians made mummies and constructed pyramids
Explain how Egyptians used technology and organization to build pyramids
Getting Started
Picture Walk
My PowerPoint for Section 3, including vocabulary
Review Vocab for Sections 1, 2 and 3 (SMART Board)
Classwork and Homework
Section 3 As You Read Questions
Section 3 Review
Section 3 Workbook Pages - two sided
Activities
 
Web Sites
Mummy Maker
Pyramid Builder

Section 4: Culture of the Ancient Egyptians
Objectives
Explain the everyday lives of Egyptians of all classes
Appreciate Egypt's achievement in writing, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine
Describe hieroglyphics and how they were deciphered
Getting Started
Picture Walk
My PowerPoint for Section 4, including vocabulary
Review Vocab for Sections 1, 2 and 3 (SMART Board)
Classwork and Homework
Section 4 As You Read Questions
Section 4 Review
Section 4 Workbook Page - two sided
Activities
 
Web Sites
A Day in the Life - Includes seven different classes

Teacher Resources

Mrs. Heilmann
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Mr. Moore
Mr. Donn
Mr. Dowling
Phillip Martin Clip Art