Ancient Egypt Research - Social Studies Grade 6
Ancient Egypt Research - Social Studies Grade 6
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This assignment gives you a chance to take a closer look at one of your favorite artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Use the links below to uncover fascinating facts and important information.
Remember to take good notes and cite your sources while you do your research.
Next, you get to create your own engaging artifact showcasing everything you've learned about your topic! It can be a presentation, video, book, animation, model, poster or other teacher-approved creation.
The final projects will be shared with your classmates so everyone can learn more about your favorite aspect of life in Ancient Egypt!
RESEARCH and PLAN
Choose a topic to learn more about. Then, use the links to find some relevant
information from trustworthy sources you'll need to create your project.
Choose a topic to learn more about. Then, use the links to find some relevant
information from trustworthy sources you'll need to create your project.
The images below are from WikiMedia Commons and are licensed for unrestricted use and/or public domain.
Dig deeper with Online Resources
Dig deeper with Online Resources
Now, it's time to find out even more about your topic! Use the FAMS library resources linked below on this page.
Search for articles on your Ancient Egypt topic. You don't need a code to search Explora from home.
This database contains general information AND detailed articles on your specific Ancient Egypt topic. You don't need a code to search Britannica from home.
Discover more in-depth articles on your Ancient Egypt topic. You don't need a code to search Explora from home.
When you find a source with interesting information you might want to use, be sure to add the citation and return link to your Resources doc so you can easily locate that source again.
For your research project, you need to cite and document evidence to support your work.
Evidence can be what the text says explicitly as well as what the text infers.
When you take notes you should be summarizing, paraphrasing, and indicating if you are quoting a source.
For more details see Step 3: Document of the Research Guide on BadgerLink.
COMMUNICATE and CREATE
Use the library's MakerSpace resources and digital tools to create an engaging project
so you can share your discoveries about Ancient Egypt with your classmates.
Use the library's MakerSpace resources and digital tools to create an engaging project
so you can share your discoveries about Ancient Egypt with your classmates.
Best for: Videos, Presentations, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Posters and more!
Best for: Videos, Presentations, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Posters and more!
Sign in using Google and your school email and password to get access to millions of premium images, graphics, music and more with Canva for Education. Available on your Chromebook and from any personal computer or tablet so you can also work on your project at home.
Best for: Animated Videos
Best for: Animated Videos
Tell a story about your Ancient Egypt topic with illustrated characters in FlipaClip. Available on the FAMS Library's Purple or Black iPads.
Best for: Recreating Ancient Egyptian building projects and statues
Best for: Recreating Ancient Egyptian building projects and statues
Build a pyramid or other structure including visual signposts, then take your viewer on a guided video tour inside or all around your building masterpiece. Only available on the FAMS Library Computers. Spaces are limited and require a teacher-approved building plan before you start using Minecraft.
Check out this short video on how to make a video recording of your project.
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