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This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. It introduces the topic and essential questions. Students are assigned a specific god or goddess to research. They research their deity using library and internet sources and complete a fact sheet. Finally, students choose from one of three project options - a poster, biography, or newspaper article - to demonstrate their understanding.

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Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Overview Religious beliefs are an important piece of all cultures of people. Our religion influences the way we live. This webquest is designed to enhance sixth grade students understanding of how the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt influence the life and culture of these people. Essential Questions: What is the basic belief system in Egyptian culture? What were the roles of the gods and goddesses within Egyptian culture? Why is your god or goddess important to the Egyptians? What does your god or goddess represent? Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources Objectives Students will: read and take notes from library sources read and take notes from internet sources research and collect data in the form of an outline describe their god or goddess in detail write fluently using Microsoft Word with little or no error make connections between the importance of animals and the role of gods and goddesses in Egyptian society illustrate their understanding by the creation of a well designed project show responsibility by meeting project deadline show their understanding of how religion is important to Egyptian culture
Introduction You are about to embark on a journey from the Nile River Valley into the heat of the desert, but you must hurry. The Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses need your help. People today seem to have forgotten about them, and they want you to take on the challenge to teach others about their importance. Now it is going to take some hard work but they trust you to complete this mission and save them from vanishing out of history books all over the world. Now get to work, the clock is ticking! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Task Your task in this webquest is to work individually doing research to answer these questions. What were the roles of the gods and goddesses to the Egyptians? Why is your god or goddess important to the Egyptians? What does your god or goddess represent? It¡¯s now up to you, stop them from vanishing! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Process Step 1: Assign a god or goddess Did you know that there were over 100 different gods or goddesses in Ancient Egypt? Some gods and goddesses are at a greater risk of vanishing so I have assigned for you a specific god or goddess to be researching. Once you have received your research packet and assigned god or goddess from me, you may begin researching! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Step 2: Research Now that you know your role in stopping the gods and goddesses from vanishing, it is your job to find out everything you can about your assigned god or goddess. Click on the fact sheet below and find out what you need to discover about your god or goddess. Each day you will need to complete a different section of your packet, it is label on the packet for you! Good luck! I have found some websites that should be very helpful in answering the questions located on the next page.
Click on the links below to help the world remember the gods and goddesses http:// www.angelfire.com/wi/egypt/gods.html http://www.angelfire.com/ca/pye/gods.html http:// www.neferchichi.com/godsinfo.html
Step 3: Choosing a project Now that you have all of your research, it is time to create a project to help people remember the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt There are three different projects that you may choose from. A poster with pictures and facts Draw a picture and write a short bibliography Write a newspaper article with pictures Descriptions for each project are on the following pages
Step 5: Create Project Poster Presentation Use the facts and pictures of your god or goddess to create a poster board You must include: 5 pictures 5 facts from every section of your research packet The name and role of your god or goddess
Biography and Picture Write a biography about your god or goddess and then either draw a picture or make a collage Paper: 12 pt font, Times New Roman, at least 1 page Include 3 facts from each section of your research packet The name and role of your god or goddess Picture: Draw your own picture of your god or goddess Create a collage using 6 or more pictures Step 5: Create Project
Newspaper Article Write a newspaper article discussing something good or bad that your god or goddess has done. Your article needs to include: 3 facts from every section into your article Pictures to go along with your article 12 pt font, Times New Roman, at least 1 page Step 5: Create Project
Conclusion Congratulations! You have now helped the gods and goddesses so people all over the world will now remember the important role they have played in history. Great work! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Evaluation Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
Sources Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources

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  • 1. Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 2. Overview Religious beliefs are an important piece of all cultures of people. Our religion influences the way we live. This webquest is designed to enhance sixth grade students understanding of how the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt influence the life and culture of these people. Essential Questions: What is the basic belief system in Egyptian culture? What were the roles of the gods and goddesses within Egyptian culture? Why is your god or goddess important to the Egyptians? What does your god or goddess represent? Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 3. Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources Objectives Students will: read and take notes from library sources read and take notes from internet sources research and collect data in the form of an outline describe their god or goddess in detail write fluently using Microsoft Word with little or no error make connections between the importance of animals and the role of gods and goddesses in Egyptian society illustrate their understanding by the creation of a well designed project show responsibility by meeting project deadline show their understanding of how religion is important to Egyptian culture
  • 4. Introduction You are about to embark on a journey from the Nile River Valley into the heat of the desert, but you must hurry. The Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses need your help. People today seem to have forgotten about them, and they want you to take on the challenge to teach others about their importance. Now it is going to take some hard work but they trust you to complete this mission and save them from vanishing out of history books all over the world. Now get to work, the clock is ticking! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 5. Task Your task in this webquest is to work individually doing research to answer these questions. What were the roles of the gods and goddesses to the Egyptians? Why is your god or goddess important to the Egyptians? What does your god or goddess represent? It¡¯s now up to you, stop them from vanishing! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 6. Process Step 1: Assign a god or goddess Did you know that there were over 100 different gods or goddesses in Ancient Egypt? Some gods and goddesses are at a greater risk of vanishing so I have assigned for you a specific god or goddess to be researching. Once you have received your research packet and assigned god or goddess from me, you may begin researching! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 7. Step 2: Research Now that you know your role in stopping the gods and goddesses from vanishing, it is your job to find out everything you can about your assigned god or goddess. Click on the fact sheet below and find out what you need to discover about your god or goddess. Each day you will need to complete a different section of your packet, it is label on the packet for you! Good luck! I have found some websites that should be very helpful in answering the questions located on the next page.
  • 8. Click on the links below to help the world remember the gods and goddesses http:// www.angelfire.com/wi/egypt/gods.html http://www.angelfire.com/ca/pye/gods.html http:// www.neferchichi.com/godsinfo.html
  • 9. Step 3: Choosing a project Now that you have all of your research, it is time to create a project to help people remember the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt There are three different projects that you may choose from. A poster with pictures and facts Draw a picture and write a short bibliography Write a newspaper article with pictures Descriptions for each project are on the following pages
  • 10. Step 5: Create Project Poster Presentation Use the facts and pictures of your god or goddess to create a poster board You must include: 5 pictures 5 facts from every section of your research packet The name and role of your god or goddess
  • 11. Biography and Picture Write a biography about your god or goddess and then either draw a picture or make a collage Paper: 12 pt font, Times New Roman, at least 1 page Include 3 facts from each section of your research packet The name and role of your god or goddess Picture: Draw your own picture of your god or goddess Create a collage using 6 or more pictures Step 5: Create Project
  • 12. Newspaper Article Write a newspaper article discussing something good or bad that your god or goddess has done. Your article needs to include: 3 facts from every section into your article Pictures to go along with your article 12 pt font, Times New Roman, at least 1 page Step 5: Create Project
  • 13. Conclusion Congratulations! You have now helped the gods and goddesses so people all over the world will now remember the important role they have played in history. Great work! Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 14. Evaluation Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources
  • 15. Sources Overview Introduction Task Process Conclusion Evaluation Sources