2.  Explain one way that the pharaohs of ancient Egypt are similar to presidents in the United States today? How are they different? Do Now #15

3.  The Ankh (Key of Life) It represents the concept of eternal life, which is the general meaning of the symbol.

4.  Pharaoh Tutankhamen (King Tut: The Boy King)

5.  King Tut’s Treasures “...as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues, and gold - everywhere the glint of gold. For the moment - an eternity it must have seemed to the others standing by - I was struck dumb with amazement, and when Lord Carnarvon, unable to stand the suspense any longer, inquired anxiously, 'Can you see anything?' it was all I could do to get out the words, 'Yes, wonderful things.”

6.  Unlocking the Evidence (How King Tut Died)How King Tut Died

7.  Reading with Purpose STEP 1: Highlight Trade Routes (WHERE?) STEP 2: Highlight Transportation (HOW?) STEP 3: Highlight Trade Goods (WHAT?) STEP 4: Highlight Dangers

8.  Independent Station 1) Silent Reading (Lesson 8) Section 1-2 2) Choose which Pharaoh to read about 3) Reading Challenge Activity  Teachers Email: kmagnuson@laalliance.org  Pearson: username  Password: history