Section outline

  • Kia ora 7C1,

    This week we will explore ideas on the way of life Ancient civilisations such as  the Egyptians. The Egyptians lived a very glamorous life, before  wars that ended their reign. During this time, several items were innovated and designed to improve their way of life. We will examine the location, culture and wars fought and how these impacted on people.

    Egypt

    Achievement Objectives: Enter AO's here

    Big Idea: Ancient civilisations 

    Learning Intentions: We are learning to (WALT)...

    • to explore Egypt in terms of location( map work and distance from NZ)
    • to understand the physical geography of Egypt ie land formations nature / climate in the past and today.
    • to examine early cultural  traditions in Egypt.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Examined the geography and  began to explore the culture of early Egyptians.

    Activities:

    1. Examine this ancient map of Egypt. What do you see as relevant an important features on tis map. Explain why.


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    2. Watch a video on the early Egyptians. Concentrate on the topography( landscape), cultural dress and way of life. Write down key ideas in your Global Studies book.
    3. The Ancient Egyptians culture was very unique in outlook and practice. Create a slide show on the the cultural identity of the early Egyptians in terms of dress, food, language, religion, arts, the class system, and land marks.                                                                                 
    4. Continue on your powerpoint: Include a slide  for each of the following: : 1: Pyramids /2:Papyrus/ 3: the wheel. 4: the calendar/    5:makeup and toothpaste.                                                                     How were these designed/ what was its purpose/ do these still exist today/ has it been redeveloped.
    5.  In this lesson, students will focus on learning about some of ancient Egypt's great queens - Nefertiti, Tiy, and Nefertari. Students will learn about what made these women powerful as well as how they influenced the lives of the common people by being held in such high regard by their husbands, the pharaohs.
    6. Research the clothing / jewellery and make up worn by the different classes or ranks. How does this compare to clothing and identity of early Maori people.
    Resources:

    Ancient Egyptian Inventions - Discovering Ancient Egypt

    https://discoveringegypt.com/ancient-egyptian-inventions/

    Egyptian Social Classes and Society - History

    https://www.historyonthenet.com/the-egyptians-society/

    The social classes in ancient Egypt

    www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/people/social_classes.htm