Mummies and PyramidsPresented by:

Mercedes ErhmanMaribel Gonzalez

Veneshia GonzalezKaren Taylor

Summary

This project enables students to travel back in time to ancient Egypt where they will actively engage in various tasks while learning about Mummies and Pyramids. They will be in constant communication with an expert via email and eventually will share their findings through individual and group presentations.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Use a variety of methods and sources to understand the ancient history of Egypt (such as interpreting letters; and reading maps and graphs)• understand the mummification process • list three different types of pyramids • read and organize information about ancient Egyptian civilization• report their findings in a creative presentation•Create a three dimensional Egyptian artifact

Learning Activities/ Group Structure

ReadingBooks: -Mummies in The Morning, -Mummies and Pyramids.(Teacher Read-Aloud, Buddy Reading and Individual Reading)

Reading info on the web:-EGYPT/Heiro/Pharaohs + Queen Mummification process/pyramidconst.(Group and Individual)

Writing-E-mails to expert guide-Daily travel log entries-Diary A Day in the Life ofHieroglyphic writing: name/ Pharaoh-Queen’s name, decipher secret message.(Group and Individual)

Speaking-Communicating with members of a group, oral presentation of chosen topic.(Group and Individual)

Learning Activities/ Group Structure [cont.]

Listening: -listening to story read aloud (Mummies in

the Morning on I-Pod).-Listening to the experts/archaeologists,etc.

on web casts.-Listening to members/listening to

presentations(Group and Individual)

Viewing: -Web casts and DVD’s(Group and Individual)

Visual: -3-D project on topic of choice-Plotting information on map (cities/major

landmarks/location of pyramids/tombs)-Design Cartouche with Pharaoh or Queen’s

name.(Individual)

ViewingWebcastsDVD: 7 Wonders of Ancient Egypt

Language Arts

Components

ReadingReading Books: Mummies in the Morning / Mummies and PyramidsReading information on the Internet

ListeningListening to story read aloudListening to experts/archaeologists on webcastsListening to group membersListening to presentations

Visually RepresentingPlotting information on mapDesign cartouche with Pharaoh or Queens name3-D project on topic of choice

WritingEmails to expert guideDaily travel log entriesDiary: A Day in the Life of _____Hieroglyphic writingWriting project

SpeakingCommunicating with members of a groupOral presentation of chosen topic

Modifications for VE/ LEP language learners and General Education

Students• This project is specifically geared towards LEP students. Differentiated instruction of the six Language Arts

• Group and Individual Projects where students are able to:– explore their topic of interest– use the language arts for meaningful purposes– demonstrate their learning in authentic ways.

• Other methods mentioned in the text to adapt instruction that are demonstrated in our WebQuest assignment to meet the needs of every student are:

• Text Sets • Grouping patterns• Visuals• Background Knowledge • Oral Language• Computers• Monitoring • Tompkins, G. (2005). Language Arts: Patterns of Practice , 6th Edition.

• Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. Instruction is

beneficial for LEP, VE, and General Education students. • Choices

Materials•Maps of Africa and Egypt•Books•Discovery Classics: 7 Wonders of Ancient Egypt DVD

•Computers

Bulletin Board Idea

The bulletin board includes:• Mission Travel Logs• A Map of Egypt for students to identify

landmarks and plot pyramids• A Teacher’s Clip Board where

questions and instructions are posted for the student

• Index cards where students write their questions to an expert and the answers they received for all to see

• A timeline of Pharaohs and Dynasties

Evaluation/Assessment

• Observation of students

• Worksheets• Oral

presentation and 3-D artifact

References-Brandenberg, A. (2004). Mummies Made In Egypt. New York:

Harper Collins Publishers.-Crosher, J. (1992). Ancient Egypt. New York: Penguin Group.-Griffey, H. (1998). Secrets of the Mummies. New York: DK

Publishing, Inc.-Moses, B. (2001). An Egyptian Tomb. New York: Steck-Vaughn

Publishers.-Osbourne, M.P. (1993). Mummies in the Morning. New York:

Random House.-Osborne, M.P. (1998). Mummies and Pyramids. New York:

Random House.-Reynolds, J. (2004). A-Z Egypt. New York: Scholastic Inc.-Shuter, J. (2001). People Who Made History in Ancient Egypt.

New York: Steck Vaughn Publishers.-Thomson, R. (1995). The Egyptians. Chicago, Illinois:

Children’s Press.

Annotated Bibliography

-Brandenberg, A. (2004). Mummies Made In Egypt. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

This book contains the process that Egyptians take to prepare and wrap their dead to last forever.

-Crosher, J. (1992). Ancient Egypt. New York: Penguin Group.

This book describes life in the early days of Egypt.

-Griffey, H. (1998). Secrets of the Mummies. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

This book discusses the Egyptian preservation of dead bodies and stories associated with Mummies.

-Moses, B. (2001). An Egyptian Tomb. New York: Steck-Vaughn Publishers.

This book describes the amazing life and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians through the mysterious treasures found in the tombs.

Annotated Bibliography [cont.]

-Osbourne, M.P. (1993). Mummies in the Morning. New York: Random House.

Jack and Annie are transported to ancient Egypt where they meet a long dead queen who needs their help.

-Osborne, M.P. (1998). Mummies and Pyramids. New York: Random House.

Join Jack and Annie as they research the world of mummies and pyramids and learn facts about them.

-Shuter, J. (2001). People Who Made History in Ancient Egypt. New York: Steck Vaughn Publishers.

This book contains life stories about ancient Egyptians.

-Thomson, R. (1995). The Egyptians. Chicago, Illinois: Children’s Press.

This book contains activities, crafts, and a history of Egypt.

RubricMummies and PyramidsName: _________________________________

ExceptionalSatisfactory Unsatisfactory

Teamwork-Responsibility:Knows and completes assigned tasks

Kept a clear record of most project requirements and deadlines. Made list of the work group members needed to do to meet the project requirements. Completed individual tasks on time.

Kept a record of most project requirements and deadlines. Did not know or complete some of the tasks assigned by the team.

Did not keep a record of project requirements or deadlines. Did not know or complete most of the tasks assigned by the team.

Organization-Overview:Ready for class work

Finished assignments on time. Came prepared with paper, pencil, notes, and trade books. Most work was done on time. Monitored progress frequently. Completed all required tasks on schedule.

Most assignments finished on time. Usually had paper, pencil, notes, or trade books. Some work was not done on time.

Rarely finished assignments on time. Often did not have paper, pencil, notes, or trade books. Did not use time well. Little or no work was done on time.

Content-Creativity:Unique delivery

Used student-created materials as well as existing material from other sources. Student devised a creative way to design or deliver the project.

Information was factual but showed little student interpretation. Project based primarily on sample work. Student added one or more original ideas.

Project was built from a template, designed only as prescribed, or was based entirely on sample work.

Media-Variety of Types:Media types may include: print, audio, video, visual, Internet, experts, primary sources

Used at least three different forms of media to convey information.

Used two forms of media to convey information.

Used only one form of media to convey information.

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Self Assessment

Mummies and Pyramids

Name:_________________________________

Self Assessment

 

I know what needs to be done and when it is due. I will do what is necessary to help my team meet our

goal.

 

I have my work done and I have all of my materials.

 

My project delivers information in creative, interesting ways.

 

My project uses more than one type of media to convey information.

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