Egyptian Webquest 7th Grade World Cultures -Miss Stouffer

Introduction Pharaoh Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, has just passed away. As Egyptian custom requires, Pharaoh Khufu’s body must be carefully prepared for the afterlife, and he has chosen you to perform the necessary tasks. Tasks: 1. Epitaph 2. The Tomb is Prepared 3. The Body is Prepared 4. Hieroglyphics To Begin Task #1 CLICK HERE

A Pharaoh Dies Write a short epitaph for the pharaoh’s tomb. Epitaphs describe a dead person’s life and accomplishments and are often written in poem form. Egyptian Guardians Encyclopedia of the Orient Pharaoh Khufu To Begin Task #2 CLICK HERE

The Tomb is Prepared Explore the Pyramids of Giza and draw a diagram showing the passageways, Grand Gallery, King’s Chamber, and Queen’s Chamber. This diagram will help you to get the body to the right place during the burial ceremony. Pyramids on PBS Ancient Egypt To Begin Task #3 CLICK HERE

The Body is Prepared Carefully mummify the pharaoh’s body to preserve it for the afterlife. As you work, write down step-by-step directions for the mummification process. How are Mummies Made? Mummies by National Geographic Mummies by Salariya Books To test your skills CLICK HERE

The Mummy Maker Be sure to check out The Mummy Maker game to test your skills! The Mummy Maker To Begin Task #4 CLICK HERE

Hieroglyphics Pharaoh Khufu’s coffin and pyramid must be carefully labeled so that his spirit will be able to find his body when it reaches the afterlife. Learn how to write the pharaoh’s name in hieroglyphics and make a cartouche to mark his tomb. Hieroglyphics on PBS Hieroglyphics Translator Finished? Try these Extra Activities CLICK HERE

Extra Activities Do you have extra time? Check out these Ancient Egyptian brainteasers! How Big are the Pyramids??? Play Egyptian Senet The Jeweller of Memphis Lost and Found in Ancient Egypt Tradesmen in Ancient Egypt

Grading Rubrics 1. Project Content RubricProject Content Rubric - Check this rubric to find out what is expected for each of the four tasks 2. Project Guidelines RubricProject Guidelines Rubric - Check this rubric to find out about the guidelines of the project - Find out how you will be graded based on neatness, spelling, grammar, and handing your work in on time