Page46 Page 45 Warm Up: Watch the following video about pyramids, and…… os#the-great-pyramids-deconstructed Answer the following question: Write down 3 of the coolest/most important facts you saw. WIO: Write one possible multiple choice question for a quiz. You must use two vocabulary words. Date: A B Class Work: Warm Up/Check HW – Vocab Cards Continue Video Review Readings/Note-taking Activity WIO Explain HW HW: Vocabulary cards. Characteristics and Meaningful Sentence Box!!! **Study for a quiz on Ancient Egypt** How does geography, religion, government, and social systems influence the civilization of ancient Egypt? Ancient Egypt Notes

Deconstructing Pyramids Video Warm-Up: Write down 3 of the coolest/most interesting facts from the video!! Pay close attention and get ready to read! Enjoy!

Journals Through History: Ancient Egypt: Land of Abundance Mesopotamia Egypt Northeast Africa -Nile River -365 day calendar -Hieroglyphics -Papyrus scrolls - Gods are represented by animals -Pharaoh was ruler - Southwest Asia -Tigris and Euphrates Rivers -360 day calendar -Cuneiform -Clay Tablets -King (Ensi) was ruler - Southwest Asia -Tigris and Euphrates Rivers -360 day calendar -Cuneiform -Clay Tablets -King (Ensi) was ruler -Fertile soil around the River -Dug ditches and canals to irrigate during Dry seasons -Organized farmers allowed job specialization -Scribes to record -Worshipped many gods (polytheistic) -Leaders created laws, organized systems BOTH

Ancient Egypt: Land of Abundance 1) Most of Egypt is Hot and Dry. 2) Most of Egypt is desert, but the Nile River flows from South to North over 4,000 miles. It is the main road- the best way for travel around the country. The Nile brings silt- nutrient rich soil. 3) Brings fertile soil. 4) Yes 5) A 365 day calendar. A nilometer to measure levels of water 6) Barley, wheat, flax, vegetables, and fruits 7) Hieroglyphs (Hieroglyphics) 8) Papyrus 9) To write and carry it with them. They can write more and save more of it. 10) Osiris and Isis 11) From the drawings 12) Animals represent many gods in drawings and sculptures 13) Upper and Lower Egypt. 14) Lower Egypt

WIO: 3, 2, 1 * 3 Facts I learned * 2 Questions I still have * 1 Thing I would like to learn more about.

Egypt Reading Activities  You are going to be assigned to a group to complete a reading selection about ancient Egypt, take notes, and complete review questions.  You will either be a sphinx, mummy, or a pyramid. Within these groups you may chose to work with a partner to complete the activities.  Once assigned to a group, you will be given a slip of paper with directions for completing your activity. Follow the directions EXACTLY!!  DO NOT KEEP THESE DIRECTIONS OR RUIN THEM!!! I need to use them multiple times.  If you are a mummy, you will be using the brown textbook under your desk.  If you are a sphinx or a pyramid, you will be using a reading provided by me. DO NOT WRITE ON THESE OR KEEP THEM!!

Egypt Reading Activities 1. I am now going to assign you to your groups. 2. When I say “GO!” take all of your stuff and move to the area of the room that I designate for your group. 3. Within this group decide if/who you are going to work with to complete today’s activity. 4. You have 30 seconds to move to your area and make your decision about working arrangements for today’ activity.

Egypt Reading Activities Main Idea Questions Use complete sentences. Write your answers on page 46 in your notebook. 1.Describe how the Nile River acted as Egypt’s life line. 2.What civilization led to the fall of ancient Egypt? 3.What were some of the accomplishments/advancements of ancient Egyptian culture? How did they improve life in ancient Egypt? 4.Explain the role of a pharaoh. Why were pharaohs important to ancient Egyptian culture?

WIO Write one possible multiple choice question for a quiz. You must use two vocabulary words.

Homework Complete: 1.CHARACTERISTICS BOX 2.MEANINGFUL SENTENCE BOX on your vocabulary cards **Study for QUIZ!!** DefinitionImage/Symbol CharacteristicsMeaningful Sentence Vocabulary Term