Date: _______________

Name:___________________

Ancient Egypt Research Project

There are many interesting aspects about the Ancient Egyptian culture that can
be learned. Your task for this project will be to choose specific assignments from
five areas of the Ancient Egyptian culture.
The five areas are:
1) Daily Life
2) Religion
3) Arts and Architecture
4) Transportation
5) History and Politics
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Each area of the project will have a variety of different topics to choose
from.
o Each assignment will have to thoroughly researched
o Each assignment has a specific point value based on its difficulty

For your project, you will have to select one assignment from each area
that totals to 150 points.

For each assignment, you will have to use a minimum of TWO sources.
For example, you may use both books and the Internet for your topic, but
you MUST have at least one of your sources being a book. You must also
keep track of your sources using the bibliography template attached.

Some assignments require you to construct a model. If you want to

construct a model (for example: a pyramid), you will have to complete
that portion of your project AT HOME. You can only do ONE model in the
whole project.

You need to have one of each topic in your overall project (example: you
cannot have all topic #1 in your project you need to have one from each
topic)

You will be responsible for submitting an assignment every 3 to 4 Social

Studies classes. Class time will be provided, but you will need to dedicate
time at home to ensure your BEST work is submitted. Incomplete portions
of this project will not be accepted.

Dont Forget:
Before you start/submit any assignment, REVIEW THE CRITERIA
Ask questions if you are unsure of the assignment criteria
No plagiarism. At all. Period. If you arent sure, ASK. Put your work in
YOUR OWN WORDS
Make sure you submit your BEST work
Be creative and have fun!

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Station #1: Daily Life due __________________________

Topic #1 (15 marks)
Find out about typical Egyptian foods. Make a menu for a fancy Egyptian
feast.
Topic #2 (15 marks)
Draw a floor plan (birds eye view) of a wealthy Egyptians home. Label
the rooms and list their contents.
Topic #3 (30 marks)
Pretend you are a child in a wealthy family in Egypt. Create a comic strip
showing a typical day in your childhood. Use Egyptian Art styles.
Topic #4 (50 marks)
Create an Ancient Egyptian Newspaper. Include an editorial, news, sports,
gossip, and beauty. Dont forget pictures. Perhaps a classified section
would be fun!
Station #2: Religion due ____________________________
Topic #1 (25 marks)
Research how a mummy was made. Then write thorough definition for
each of these words: litter, embalmer, canopic jars, viscera, natron,
libations, amulets, bier, adze, sarcophagus. Illustrate three of the
definitions.
Topic #2 (10 marks)
The Egyptian symbol for eternal life was an ankh. Draw an ankh and write
a paragraph explaining how it was used.
Topic #3 (50 marks)
Create a booklet of the following Egyptian gods and goddesses: Ra, Isis,
Osiris, Troth, Anubis, Hathor, and four others of your choice. Be sure to
include a list of their duties, as well as a drawn picture.
Topic #4 (10 marks)
Draw a picture of the scarab and write a paragraph explaining why it was
a favourite charm of the Egyptians.

Station #3: Art and Architecture due _____________________

Topic #1 you have already completed this project for an Art mark.
A cartouche is a tablet with a border, used as a nameplate. Prepare your
own cartouche, using Hieroglyphics.
Topic #2 (30 marks)
What is the Rosetta Stone? Find our as much as you can and write an
illustrated report of at least 200 words.
Topic #3 (20 marks)
Draw and label a cross-section view of the great Pyramid.
Topic #4 (10 marks)
Make a model of a pyramid. Remember: models are completed at home.
Topic #5 (10 marks)
You are a sculptor in Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh orders you to design a
statue that will guard the entrance to his tomb, similar to the sphinx, but
of your own design. Draw the design for the statue and write a brief
description of your work for your employer.
Topic #6 (40 marks)
King Tut is famous because his tomb was found intact, or untouched, by
grave robbers. Find out more about the treasures in King Tuts tomb.
Using resource books, make a catalogue of 5 items from his tomb. Draw
items and describe them in detail.
Station #4: Trade and Transportation due ____________________
Topic #1 (30 marks)
Create a model of an Egyptian trading ship or warship; include a sail and
oars.
Topic #2 (20 marks)
Write a poem or a song about the Nile that expresses its importance to
Egypt. Illustrate your poem or song.
Topic $3 (20 marks)
Draw and describe 2 important means of transportation in Ancient Egypt.
Topic #4 (20 marks)
Make a working model of a shaduf.

Topic #5 (15 marks)

Analyze the importance of oils such as castor oil, flaxseed oil, and sesame
oil to the people of Ancient Egypt.
Topic #6 (40 marks)
Make a diorama of life on and near the Nile at the height of the Egyptian
empire. (Making a diorama counts as a model)
Station #5: History and Politics due ______________________
Topic #1 (15 marks)
Draw a map of Egypt at its height in 1450 B.C.E.
Topic #2 (20 marks)
Compile a chart that compares the major accomplishments of the old,
middle, and new kingdoms.
Topic #3 (30 marks)
Discuss the role and importance of a Pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian society.
(150-250 words)
Topic #4 (15 marks)
Draw a chart that shows the great contributions made by Menes.
Topic #5 (10 marks)
Explain what is meant by dynastic and pre-dynastic.
Topic #6 (30 marks)
Create a paper filmstrip of a day in the life of one of Egypts famous
pharaohs.

This page is due ________________________. You need to choose your topics

before you start. Full criteria sheets will be provided to you once you
submit your project-planning sheet. Changes can be made, but MUST be
teacher approved.
Egypt Project Planning Sheet
Station #

Topic

Total Marks

1) Daily Life
2) Religion
3) Art and
Architecture
4) Trade and
Transportation
5) History and
Politics
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Grand Total of Possible Marks
(should be 150 or as close as possible)
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Student signature: _____________________ Date: _____________________
Parent signature: _____________________ Date: _____________________

Teacher signature: _____________________ Date: _____________________

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