Exploring the
Pyramids
A WebQuery
for 2nd Grade
Designed
by
Naomi
Zornes
zornesn@cwu.edu
zornesn@cwu.edu
In this unit, we are going to
explore the ancient pyramids of Egypt. Throughout these lessons we will learn
about the Pharaohs that ruled Egypt, how the pyramids were built, who were buried
in them, and the mummification process. On the classroom blog, and on handouts given
in class, you will have access to links to look inside a pyramid and find out
if there were hidden secret passages in the pyramids and discuss what those
might have been used for. Be prepared to become archeologists and discover the
hidden secrets of Ancient Egypt!
What does it look like inside a
pyramid?
What is kept inside pyramids? Why?
Did you find any secret passages?
By the end of this unit, students
will be able to understand what it looks like inside a pyramid, what was kept
in the pyramids, what went into the embalming and mummification process. The
students will choose between the tasks listed below to create an end project
that they will present to the class at the end of the unit.
The task could be a:
The task could be a:
- Create a diagram of a pyramid, include details about the inside
- summarize the process of mummification
- persuasive message or journalistic account to be crafted;
- Students will create their own mummy
- First, as a class, we will explore the parts of a pyramid.
- Second, we will talk about the how leading from the chambers are secret passages.
- Third, we will discuss the mummification process.
- I want to start off by finding out what background information the students have on ancient Egypt.
- To start off, I will introduce an Eye Witness book about ancient Egypt to the class. I will read parts and have several copies to pass around for the students to explore.
- I will use the school library to find the Eye Witness books, and take the students there weekly for their own library purposes but also encourage them to find books on ancient Egypt.
- I will introduce the web pages to the students, give them a run through of the information that the websites hold, and how to find a good, credited website.
- After going to the classroom blog site, I will show students were I have posted all of the information for this lesson and any and all websites that could be helpful to the students when they begin their projects.
- There will be pictures and graphics of what the inside of a pyramid looks like and the parts that are included.
- Students will be encouraged to find their own information, but will also have access to anything posted on the blog.
- After we have gone over all of the information and learned about the topic, I will introduce the options for the final project and the students will have the chance to choose which project they think best fits them.
·
http://hem.passagen.se/nightwin/nondoggy/egypt/epyramid.htm
A Look Inside the Pyramids: In this link, students will read about a first hand
account of a trip through the pyramid of Cheops.
·
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/pyramidchambers.htm
Secret Passages: Inside this link,
students will find a detailed
description of what the inside of the pyramid looks like and in each
room, the paths that lead to and from the chamber. Within these pathways were
hidden secret passage ways.
·
http://kids.discovery.com/games/just-for-fun/mummy-maker
Mummy Maker: Through this link, students will be able to play an interactive
role in the mummification process. They will be able to experience the what
went on when someone died in ancient Egypt.
Evaluation
At the end of the unit, we will have
a presentation of learning that all students will be able to showcase the project
they have chosen to complete with the community the knowledge they have gained
through an open house. Students will be able to display their projects for their
parents and peers to see. Each student will be graded on a rubric for their project.
Describe to the learners how their
performance will be evaluated. Provide students with a clear understanding of
the grading criteria which will be used to evaluate their project.
Throughout this lesson, students
have learned about the pyramids of ancient Egypt. They have learned the
traditions that go along with a sacred burial, the pharaohs that were kept in
the pyramids, and the parts and passages of the great pyramids. By completing their
activity, I hope that this subject has become more personalized to each student
and they have created lasting memories and knowledge of this experience.
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