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| Lessons > Ancient Egyptian Society PowerPoint Project *** | ||
| Topic | Ancient Egypt | |
| Grade(s): | 5-7 | |
| Written by | Kevin Iurilli, Our Lady of Solace School and Robert Flanigan | |
| Created: | 10/21/05 | |
| Updated: | 03/02/06 | |
| Skill Sets: | Information Literacy | Research | |
| Format: | Project | |
| Time Required: | 8 class periods. 1 Hr per class. | |
| Description, Learning Objective: | Students build information literacy skills by conducting research and 1) learn about Ancient Egypt by creating a PowerPoint presentation. Students research the roles of different groups in Ancient Egypt using a structured research strategy, KWL (What we | |
| Procedure: | Procedure: 1) Teacher introduces the project and reviews the project plan. Topics include the roles of different groups including Pharaoh, Priests, Merchants, Farmers, and Slaves. The presentations should include the following sections: Introduction, Job or Role, Level or Status in Society, Education, Tools Used, Customs, Housing, Religion or Beliefs. 2) Students research project during library and computer classes and at home. Students are required to write down their notes on the KWL Template (What we know, What we want to know, What we learned). The teacher reviews the notes to make sure the students are on track. 3) Students write slides long hand on the slide template. The teacher reviews the draft slides. 4) Students create their slides in Power Point during computer class. The Editor in the group is responsible for pulling the students' slides together and editing the final presentation |
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