Broncos - Social Studies

Choose one of the following projects. Follow the directions carefully. Each student or group will do a short presentation before the class. As always, your grade will reflect your level of commitment to the project. This project will count as a test grade.

Ancient Egyptian Newspaper
    1. Design a daily newspaper on ancient Egypt.
    2. Use any facts and information you may have researched - along with your imagination - to fashion your newspaper.
    3. It should be several pages long and contain information pertaining to the ancient civilization of Egypt. Create your headline with accompanying articles.
    4. Be as creative as you wish, and remember to include facts, dates and material that are relevant to the time period.
    5. You may use computer-generated graphics if you prefer, or you may design your newspaper using material of your choosing.
    6. Be imaginative and have fun.

Resources

Ancient Egypt
Explore the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the British Museum.

The Pharos of Alexandria
Learn about the Great Lighthouse at Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Ancient Egypt - A time line of different periods of Ancient Egypt

All About Ancient Egypt - Facts about the daily life in Ancient Egypt

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Do you know what the ancient Egyptians believed would cure a toothache? Find out here! Read some Egyptian Tall Tales, and an original story about Ancient Egyptian Daily Life. Explore 'Deep in the Tombs of Egypt', where you can watch a short movie about mummies, learn to draw like an Egyptian, share Rosetta Stone's Pharaoh Adventure, and more! If you're in a hurry, use the cheat sheet to find just what you need! Welcome to Ancient Egypt!

Tools
Read Write Think Printing Press - Choose Newspaper.
You cannot save your work using this tool. SO, prepare all of your articles and information on paper before you open the newspaper design tool.

A Pharaoh's Biography
    1. Write a biography of an Egyptian Pharaoh.
    2. Choose any ancient Egyptian ruler you wish to learn about.
    3. Study and research you pharaoh, the compose a comprehensive biography of one type-written or two hand-written pages.
    4. Be sure to incorporate accurate facts and dates in your report.
    5. Include all major accomplishments and setbacks.
    6. Pictures and drawings are not required but are welcome.
    7. Do NOT copy or print-out from a book, resource of the Internet. Use your own words in your report!

Resources

http://www.neferchichi.com/pharaohs.html - Nefertiti Biography

http://www.clemusart.com/archive/pharaoh/ - Cleveland Museum of Art Online Egyptian Exhibit

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/ - PBS Web Site full of information on resources, history, and television viewing times for Egyptian topics.

http://killeenroos.com/1/egypharo.htm - Lists of Pharaohs

A Phoenician Adventure
Imagine that you are a Phoenician sailor aboard the two-year voyage around Africa. Trace your route on the map. Make a travel log that tells about your journey. Write at least five entries that describe your ship, your captain, the places you saw, the weather conditions, the hardships you encountered, people you met along the way, and your feelings about this trip.

Resources

Phoenician Trade and Ships

Tools
Read Write Think Printing Press

Egyptian Scroll
Choose a well known quote and write in Hieroglyphs on a scroll.

Build a Boat

Build a Chariotd an Egyptian Clock.

Design your own project. Must be approved by Mrs. Toomey.