Ancient Egypt Project

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Silver Lake Middle School is a community built on respect, responsibility, and academic excellence. Our mission, in collaboration with students’ families and the larger communities, is to foster social, emotional, and academic growth in our middle level learners.  In a healthy, safe environment, students are challenged by rigorous academics and encouraged by dedicated staff to discover and embrace their own unique abilities and talents.  We seek to promote a pattern of lifelong learning that will best enable our students to be contributing members of society and meet with success in a rapidly changing world.
 

CORE VALUES

Respect, Responsibility,
and Academic Excellence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           

 

 

 

Ancient Egypt Project

As we learn about Ancient Egypt each of you will be required to prepare, present and submit a project on one aspect of Ancient Egypt. 

 A sample of general topics on Egypt includes;

  • Egyptian rulers     Mummification     
  • Egyptian tombs      Egyptian medicine
  • Pyramids               Nile River            
  • Egyptian religion    Egyptian artwork

 

The above topics are just a sample.  There are many more topics you may choose. Once you determine the general topic you want to learn about, you will need to narrow down the topic to a specific focus that you will research and present. 

 

For example, if you want to do your project on pyramids, you may narrow your topic down to how a specific pyramid (such as the Great Pyramid) was constructed.  You will need to prepare at least three questions that you will answer.  Questions on the construction of the Great Pyramid may be as follows;

  1. How long did it take for the Great Pyramid to be built?
  2. What was the process of building the Great Pyramid?
  3. Where was the Great Pyramid built?

Much more information will be needed on the topic of construction of the Great Pyramid but these questions will help you get started with your research. 

 

If you choose the general topic of Egyptian mummification, you may want to narrow your project down to the process of how the organs of pharaohs were removed by priests and placed in canoptic jars after they died.  Again, this is just an idea but it shows how the topic can be narrowed down and provides you with direction for your project.   

 

The goal for this project is for you to learn something about Ancient Egypt.  It should be interesting to you and you should have fun.  I am giving you plenty of time to complete your project so make sure the effort is there.

    Project Requirements

1. Research paper (3-5 page typed report in 12 point Times New Roman font)

The research paper will be based on your chosen topic.  The paper is to have a bibliography with at least five different sources used in the research process.  At least two of these sources must be from a book other than our text book.  The bibliography must be a separate page and is not counted as one of your typed pages. * On the last page of this instructional sheet you will find requirements for the research paper.

 

2.  Three to Five minute oral presentation using PowerPoint slides

The oral presentation is an opportunity to teach your classmates what you have learned about your topic.  Oral presentations can be in any format of your choosing.  Examples of a presentation are a puppet show, a song, or even a skit. The choice is yours, be creative and informative. You must have 5-6 slides as part of the oral presentation.  In computer class, you will have the opportunity to prepare five to six slides that can be used during your oral presentation. 

 

3.  Visual Aid

The visual aid must be three dimensional and constructed as part of the project.  Examples of visual aids include a pyramid, canopic jars, a three dimensional diorama, etc. You cannot bring in a pre-made pyramid purchased from the Internet.

 

Due Dates 

I will be asking you for project information to ensure you are staying on track.  The following are important dates in which I will be looking for project information. 

Each submission of a project requirement on each due date will be counted as quiz.

 

Friday, October 20th Submit a 1 paragraph description of the topic for your project.  Your paragraph must include at least three questions you will answer in your paper about your topic.

 

Friday, October 27th: Submit your notes pages, you should have a separate notes page for each or your questions. Submit your citation worksheet with the resources you have used thus far in your research.  Remember you must include at least two books in your bibliography and a total of at five sources for you bibliography.

 

Thursday, November 2: Submit your completed citation worksheet with at least two books and a total of at least five sources.  We will type up your bibliography in class today using your citation worksheet information.

 

Friday, November 3: Submit a typed draft or your research paper with attached bibliography.

 

Thursday, November 9th: Final typed report is due.

 

Monday-Tuesday November 13th and 14th: Class Presentations with PowerPoint and Visual Aid.

 

Research Paper Format

 

Title Page: Your title, Your Name, Date (use due date)

 

Introduction: Your introduction must tell about your subject (including the main topics or questions you are covering) in an informative and interesting way to stimulate the reader to continue.

 

Report Body:  The body of your report must contain at least three main topics; some may have subtopics, with the details you have found in your research.

 

Conclusion:  Your conclusion must summarize your report and let your reader know the report is finished. 

 

Bibliography: You must include at least five resources, at least two of which must be books.  Your bibliography will be in MLA format.