Global I * Mr. McEntarfer * HSLPS Ancient Egypt Global I * Mr. McEntarfer * HSLPS

Aim: How does Ancient Egypt fit the mold of a great civilization? Do Now: Look at the picture below. Write down what you think the man on the horse is thinking?

Copy Terms and Define in your Notebook Pharaohs Theocracy Pyramid Mummification Hieroglyphics Papyrus Rosetta Stone The Gift of the Nile

Terms X Achievement Geography Religion Government Writing Pharaoh Papyrus Theocracy The Gift of the Nile Hieroglyphics Mummification Rosetta Stone Natural Barriers

The Nile Delta

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Aim: What were the contributions of the Ancient Egyptians? Do Now: Define the terms.

Copy Terms and Define in your Notebook Pharaohs Theocracy Pyramid Mummification Hieroglyphics Papyrus Rosetta Stone The Gift of the Nile

Quiz Match term to Definitions Egyptian plant used as paper Egyptian picture writing Rule by religious leaders Fertile land, water, natural highway for trade. Preserving people for the afterlife A Egyptian God and King Giant engineering projects used to house dead pharaohs. Bilingual translation of Greek and Hieroglyphics Mountains, deserts and water

Activity Create your own cartouche Take on a new name that describes you, your goals or your beliefs. Use paper provided Use color Write down what your cartouche says on the back.

Activity Read and answer “Egyptian Contributions”

Exit Slip: Answer on Post-it Why do you think Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations?

Aim: What were the religious beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians? Do Now: If you were an ancient person following a polytheistic religion what god would you follow. Explain Example – I would probably focus on worshiping the god of education because my livelihood revolves partially around my job as a teacher.

Activity Read and answer, “Worshiping Many Deities” Discuss answers as a class

Activity Read and answer documents “How did Religious Beliefs Shape the Lives of Egyptians”. Respond to central question in two to three paragraphs

Summary: Share out readings from class. Extra credit will be given to students who read aloud their essays for the class.