Ancient Egypt Create-A-Center Written by Rebecca Stark Educational Books n Bingo
DIRECTIONS FOR CREATING A LEARNING CENTER MATERIALS: 4 pieces of oak tag or heavy poster board, 28 x 22 Scissors Plastic or cloth tape Stapler DIAGRAM A 1. Tape together the backs of the 3 pieces of oak tag. See Diagram A. 2. Use the 4th piece of oak tag to cut out pockets. Cut them to the following sizes: 2-9 x 11 1/ 2 5-6 x 8 1/ 2 See Diagram B. 11 1/ 2 9 9 11 1/ 2 6 6 8 1/ 2 3. Staple the edges of the pockets to the oak tag, leaving the tops open. Cover the stapled edges with the plastic tape. The larger pockets will be used to hold puzzles and other information you may wish to make available. The smaller pockets will be used to hold the task cards. See Diagram C. 8 1/ 2 8 1/ 2 8 1/ 2 4. Label and decorate your center with drawings and/or pictures from magazines. See Diagram C. 6 5. Cut out the task cards along the heavy black lines. Place them and the extra activities in the appropriate pockets. DIAGRAM C A. Vizier B. Thebes C. Hieroglyphics D. Anubis E. Nile F. Carter G. Cleopatra H. Desert I. Gizeh J. Thoth K. Pharaoh L. Thoth M. Herodotus N. Isis DIAGRAM B ANSWERS TO DOUBLE PUZZLE Egypt was one of the most important civilizations of the ancient Near East. It was also one of the first urban and literate societies. Its culture influenced ancient Israel and Greece both of which helped to form modern Western civilization. O. Lion P. Maat Q. Menes R. Osiris S. Flood T. Food U. Thutmose II V. Thutmose II W. Afterlife X. Mud Y. Cow Z. Cataracts AA. Climate BB. New CC. DD. EE. FF. GG. HH. II. JJ. KK. LL. MM. NN. OO. Nut Ancient Aton Faience Nile Two Wife Re Fine Set Teen IV Oil ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2016 Barbara M. Peller, also known as Rebecca Stark The purchase of this book entitles the buyer to exclusive reproduction rights of the student activity pages for his or her class only. The reproduction of any part of the work for an entire school or school system or for commercial use is prohibited. Educational Books n Bingo
Make a mobile of musical instruments used by the Egyptians. KNOWLEDGE Daily Life Make a time line that shows the span of time that was covered by the ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek, and ancient Roman civilizations. KNOWLEDGE
COMPREHENSION Write a summary of the myth that explains how and why Horus was associated with the pharaohs. Religion COMPREHENSION believed to have fashioned babies according to Egyptian mythology. drawing or painting the way in which Khnum was Show in a
Make a model of a shaduf and show how it worked. APPLICATION Trade and Transportation Show with an illustrated chart how the peasants labor assignments varied with the 3 seasons, based upon the behavior of the Nile. APPLICATION
Compare and contrast Egyptian art during the Amarna Period with that of other periods. Look at some Egyptian paintings. Analyze what they tell you about the Egyptian people. ANALYSIS Art and Architecture ANALYSIS
Write a satirical comic strip about Thutmose III. SYNTHESIS History and Politics Prepare a script for This is Your Life Alexander the Great. SYNTHESIS
You have been invited to a dinner in honor of Imhotep and have been asked to write a testimonial to him. Record your speech. EVALUATION History and Politics Write a biography of Queen Hatshepsut from the point of view of a women s rights activist. EVALUATION
ANCIENT EGYPT CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 2. Great pharaoh of New Kingdom who expelled Hyksos. 3. British archaeologist who found Tutankhamun s tomb. 4. Architect who created the Step Pyramid. 6. Lord of Upper Egypt; evil brother of Osiris. 9. Object produced by human workmanship of archaeological interest. 10. Ruling family. 12. Location of Great Pyramid. 15. Person who studies the past (Variant spelling). 18. Queen of Egypt. 19. Founded by Menes and established as capitol. 21. Popular Egyptian goddess. 24. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. 26. The sky goddess. 27. Plant used to make paper. 30. Flat-topped, mud-brick tomb. 31. Sun god of Heliopolis. 32. A lighthouse; one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. 33. Protected Egypt from invaders. 35. Macedonian general under Alexander the Great. 36. A picture symbol. 38. Alluvial deposit at the mouth of river. 40. Had Great Pyramid erected. 41. This god of wisdom had head of ibis. 42. The tomb of this young king was uncovered in 1922. Down 1. King of ancient Egypt. 5. An embalmed body. 6. An ancient bookkeeper. 7. Rapids of the Nile. 8. Amon was the god of this city. 11. Governor of a district in ancient Egypt. 13. Symbol of maat. 14. Provided key to decipherment of hieroglyphics (2 words). 16. Falcon-headed god with whom kings associated selves. 17. Statue with lion s body and man s head. 20. Usurped reign of her stepson, Thutmose III. 21. Purpose of a shaduf. 22. A high official. 23. Jackal-god of mummification. 25. Most important geographic feature of Egypt. 27. Massive monument serving as tomb. 28. Alternate spelling of 31 across. 29. Ancient Greek historian who visited Egypt. 31. Same as 31 across. 34. Ethical concept of ancient Egypt. 37. Local god of Memphis. 39. Sekhmet was partly this. 40. An immortal spirit or soul.