Ancient+Egypt

__**Getting Started With Mummification**__ media type="youtube" key="1JqlAD7dn-E" height="315" width="420" =__**Beshet the Burial Priest**__= toc This page is dedicated to providing you the resources to cover the Egyptian beliefs about mummies as well as the process to making a mummy. We will be reading a play called Beshet the Burial Priest to gain this information.



__**Play Sections**__ 1. Paragraphs 1-5: Explains the beliefs about the spirits. It will be key to understand the role of each spirit as well as WHY they believed these things. 2. Paragraphs 6-10: Explains the early mummification process as well as how they perfected the system. It will be key to understand WHY they believed mummy creation was important. 3. Paragraphs 11-20: Explains the detailed steps to mummification. 4. Paragraphs 21-28: Explains the steps they performed AFTER the mummy was created. 5. Paragraphs 29-33: Explains the process of getting to the afterlife. __**Section Notes From Group Work**__ Assignment

Other Assignments to Come.... 1. Steps to mummification poster A. Create a 1 page "poster" on Microsoft Word EXAMPLE: B. Create a hand created poster on poster paper

2. Examine Mummy X

=__**Mummy Studies**__=

This section is dedicated to our study of mummies. I will continue to post information, websites, video, assignments, and study materials. =ASSIGNMENT #1= media type="youtube" key="lmKpqjQxaxE?fs=1" height="385" width="480"
 * Watch this student created video and write down the steps to mummification.

=ASSIGNMENT #2= media type="youtube" key="lrhOwaW7CZw?fs=1" height="385" width="480"
 * Create a list of things that are considered "strange" when compared to what we know about mummies.
 * What clues were found to explain the screaming man?

=ASSIGNMENT #3= [|Mummy Curse]
 * Use the following website to explain the mummy's curse

=ASSIGNMENT #4= [|Studying a Mummy]
 * Use this website to explain how scientists study mummies. Should include the steps and and explanation.

=Mummy Video=

Video showing pictures of different Egyptian mummies. media type="youtube" key="ReCxCL64p9k?fs=1" height="385" width="480" align="left"

Video of Ramses II mummy. media type="youtube" key="mkmlc0NBEN8?fs=1" height="385" width="480"

Egyptian Pyramids The pyramids of ancient Egypt are some of the oldest, standing structures in the world today. In fact, the largest pyramid (King Kufu's), is the only remaining ancient wonder of the world that remains. Another interesting fact is that King Kufu's pyramid held the world record for tallest building for 4000 years!

Below you will find a description of the assignments, copies of assignments, web links, video, etc. Enjoy!

Building the Pyramids Play

__**Vocabulary WS for Websites**__ 1. Use the websites listed on the document or click on link below to define all the parts and structures *Vocabulary Link #1 *Vocabulary Link #2 2. Create a poster where you will draw the structures found at Giza 3. Label all the parts and structures.

__**Pyramid Theories Reading Materials**__ 1. Read each selection 2. Make a list of all the theories in regards to how the pyramids were built 3. Make a list of all the "things that don't add up."

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=Religion= Reading Material - Pentah the Priest
 * Use this play to complete the Pentah Play WS - BE SURE TO START WITH VOCABULARY FIRST!!!


 * Use the Religion Notes PP and Egypt Religion Notes to complete the Religion Notes WS

Use the web link below to do the following: 1. What did the Egyptians believe about the gods (main gods page) 2. Write a summary of the creation of earth. (story) 3. Choose one god and summarize them. (explore) []

Religion Video media type="youtube" key="KUC2F0hf5Mc" height="315" width="420"