1. 10/10/07 BR- What 3 “kingdoms” is Egyptian History Divided Into?
Ma’at
Today: Djoser and his bomb-diggety crib

2. Things to understand from chapter 3
Egyptian history is divided into periods(see p.28) Each period deals with certain dynasties. Long periods of stability were called “kingdoms” such as old, middle, or new kingdom.
Egyptians trade gold or grain for wood
Imhotep designed a burial complex for Djoser(truly united upper and lower Egypt) This huge complex included the first pyramid - a step pyramid

6. This was a huge complex (24 soccer fields!)

10. Assignment: Monday, October 15
The purpose of this assignment is for you to show me
you understand how symbolism like the kind used in
the Narmer Palette can tell an important story.
Instructions:
Take a historic or personal event and turn it into a scene like the scene in the Narmer Palette.
You will tell a story using only images and symbols
Your finished project will consist of:
1. drawing of your palette (2 sides)
2. one page summary of the palette where you explain what we are seeing.

11. How Do You Do This?
1. Decide on your event (I’ll help you with this on Thursday)
2. Pick something that has some importance. (either to you or in history)
3.Tell the story of the event. Who is involved? What did they do and who did they do it to? Why is this important?
Examples: 9/11, The 2004 election, war in Iraq, Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, Columbus arrives in the New World, Your graduation, your team wins a big game, when you learned to ride a bike, you got your driver’s license.

12. How Do You Do This (continued)
2. Write a draft of the story.
In this draft explain who is involved and
what happened. Make sure to describe
the important details of the event and
why it was important. If you are doing a historical event you may need to do some additional research

13. How Do You Do This (continued)
3. Sketch the ideas for your palette.
You may draw a series of scenes instead
of one big picture. (see example)
On Monday we will look over your drafts and your sketches to see how you are

14. How Will I Be Graded? The project has a potential for 45 points.
You will be graded in 5 categories.
Look at the rubric.

15. There are symbols present whose meaning is clear and consistently used
CATEGORY
Each
Exceptional
9-7
Accomplished
6-4 Points
Developing
3-1 Points
Not Attempted
0 Points
Symbol Use
There are symbols present whose meaning is clear and consistently used
Symbols are present but their meaning is unclear or is somewhat inconsistent
Symbols are present but are unclear and inconsistent in their meaning or usage
No Symbols present
Written Summary
There is a written summary that clearly explains the symbols and their usage as well as the story told on the palette
A summary is present but it does not clearly explain the story in the palette or explain consistently the usage of symbols
A summary is present but does not explain the story or the usage of symbols
No Summary present
Reasoning
The reasoning behind symbol use is clear and consistent while the story flows logically
Reasoning behind symbols use is less clear and the story flow is less logical
Reasoning behind the use of symbols is unclear or inconsistent and there is little or no flow to the story
No reasoning present
Creativity
Considerable effort is made to present the story using some element of creativity such as color, original content or other creative measures
Some effort is made to present the story using some element of creativity such as color, original content or other creative measures
Very little effort is made to present the story using some element of creativity such as color, original content or other creative measures
No attempt at creativity
Presentation
Presented neatly with no evidence of corrections
Presented less neatly with some evidence of corrections
Presentation has clear evidence of corrections and is shows little attempt at neatness
No Presentation
Total:
Narmer Palette
Teacher Name: Mr. McIntosh Student Name:     ________________________________________
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