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Ancient Egypt
Miriam Berg
Olson Middle School
Woodstock, Illinois

The assignments that are marked with an asterisk are required assignments.  They must be completed in order to move on to the next layer or to pass the C layer. You must achieve at least 75 points, but no more than 79 points in order to receive a C and move on to the B layer.  At MAXIMUM of 6 assignments may be taken home as homework.
This Unit is expected to be completed on Tuesday, January 18th, if full credit is to be issued.

C - Layer
3-point assignments

____ 1.  * Read Chapter 4 section 1 and answer Section Assessment questions 1-3
____ 2.  * Read Chapter 4 section 2 and answer Section Assessment questions 2-4
____ 3.  * Read Chapter 4 section 3 and answer Section Assessment questions 1 & 2
____ 4.  * Read Chapter 4 section 4 and answer Section Assessment questions 1-3
____ 5.  * Read Chapter 4 section 5 and answer Section Assessment questions 1-3
____ 6.   Complete a reading strategy for one of the above reading assignments
_____7.   Complete a reading strategy for one of the above reading assignments
____ 8.   Complete a reading strategy for one of the above reading assignments


5-point assignments

____ 9.  *Create flashcards using the terms on the bulletin board in the back of room
____ 10.    Listen to lecture # 1 and take the notes
____ 11.    Listen to lecture # 2 and take the notes
____ 12.    Listen to lecture # 3 and take the notes
____ 13.    Listen to lecture # 4 and take the notes
____ 14.    Listen to lecture #5 and take the notes
____ 15.    Watch movie and complete the required assignment
____ 16.    Make a detailed floor plan of a pyramid showing all features (paper only)
____ 17.    Act out the provided play with NO MORE than 6 people
____ 18.    Construct the paper pyramid
____ 19.    Complete the 4-page ‘Game Pack’
____ 20.   *Using hieroglyphics, write you name on white paper and colored pencils

8-point assignments
For numbers 21-34 you only need to pick ONE of the Pharaohs to report on
____ 21.  *Using the provided information, write a 3-paragraph QUALITY biography on                                       Tutamkhamun
____ 22.  *Using the provided information, write a 3-paragraph QUALITY biography on          Khufu
____ 23.  *Using the provided information, write a 3-paragraph QUALITY biography on Ahmose
____ 24.   Participate in the scavenger hunt on Jan. 4th and Jan. 11th
____ 25.   Put together a newscast that tells how religion played a part in Egypt. Play the part of a real news reporter!

____ 26.   *Required Map of Egypt
____ 27.    Research 2 gods and/or goddesses and complete the fact sheet

B – Layer
10-Points (only select ONE)


____1.  Research the mummification process and create your own sarcophagus

____ 2. Research SIX additional gods and goddesses and fill out a fact sheet on each

A - Layer
10-points (only select ONE)

____ 1.  Research information over the Social Pyramid. Draw and describe each level and   briefly describe each ‘group’ in each level
____ 2.  Create a timeline using the pharaonic periods provided.  Include at least ONE pharaoh and a picture for each date.  MUST be colored and on the provided timeline paper.

I am working on the following 6 assignments at home: