The Creative Process
1.1.8.D.1, 1.1.8.D.2 , 1.4.8.A.3, 1.4.8.A.7
Language Arts Literacy
Reading Informational Text- RI.5.1; RI.5.2; RI.5.3; RI.5.4; RI.5.5; RI.5.6; RI.5.7; RI.5.8; RI.5.9; RI.5.10
Reading Literature- RL.5.9
Speaking and Listening- SL.5.1; SL.5.2; SL.5.3; SL.5.4; SL.5.5; SL.5.6
Writing- RI.5.1; RI.5.2; RI.5.3; RI.5.4; RI.5.6; RI.5.7; RI.5.8; RI.5.9;RI.5.10
Mathematics
Measurement & Data- 5.MD.A.1; 5.MD.B.2; 5.MD.C.3; 5.MD.C.4
Geometry 5.G.A.1; 5.G.A.2; 5.G.B.3
Science
Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System
Engineering Design 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-3
Social Studies
6.1.4.A.1.4, 6.1.4.A.1.5, 6.1.8.A.1.a, 6.2.8.A.2.a, 6.2.8.A.2.b, 6.2.8.A.2.c, 6.2.8.A.3.a, 6.2.8.A.3.b, 6.2.8.A.3.c, 6.2.8.A.3.d, 6.2.8.A.3.e, 6.2.8.A.4.a, 6.2.8.B.2.a, 6.2.8.B.2.b, 6.2.8.B.3.a, 6.2.8.B.3.b, 6.2.8.B.4.a, 6.2.8.B.4.b, 6.2.8.B.4.c, 6.2.8.B.4.d, 6.2.8.B.4.e, 6.2.8.B.4.f, 6.2.8.C.1.a, 6.2.8.C.2.a, 6.2.8.C.3.a, 6.2.8.C.3.b, 6.2.8.C.3.c, 6.2.8.C.4.b, 6.2.8.C.4.d, 6.2.8.C.4.e, 6.2.8.D.1.b, 6.2.8.D.1.c, 6.2.8.D.2.a, 6.2.8.D.2.b, 6.2.8.D.2.c 6.2.8.D.2.d
8.1 Educational Technology - 8.1.8.A.1; 8.1.8.C.1; 8.1.12.C.1, 8.1.5.E.1, 8.1.8.F.1
8.2 Educational Technology Education, Engineering and Design- 8.2.2.A.4; 8.2.2.A.5
2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.
1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community.
2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.
3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of technology tools to access information and pursue inquiry.
1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding. 1.3.4 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within the learning community.
1.4.2 Use interaction with and feedback from teachers and peers to guide own inquiry process.
1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when needed.
2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems.
3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
4.2.2 Demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer personal questions and interests, trying a variety of formats and genres, and displaying a willingness to go beyond academic requirements.
4.2.3 Maintain openness to new ideas by considering divergent opinions, changing opinions or conclusions when evidence supports the change, and seeking information about new ideas encountered through academic or personal experiences.
Thematic Unit Objective(s):
Essential Questions Addressed Throughout This Thematic Unit:
Materials: Chromebooks, Ipads, Google Apps for Education, cameras, book on Ancient Egypt, cardboard, paint, yarn, instructional unit texts, graphic organizers, cotton balls, cardboard, construction paper, tissue paper, gems, boxes, clay, Mod Podge to seal clay projects, scissors, papyrus paper, styrofoam, oil pastels, plaster of Paris, glue, hot glue gun.
Procedures:
1. KWL Chart: Students will create a KWL chart to list what they know, what they would like to learn and what they've learned about Ancient Egypt.
2. Anticipatory Set- Explain to students that the Ancient Egyptian civilization is famous for its pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, and tombs. Therefore, in order to learn how the Ancient Egyptians have contributed to societies around the world, they will need to become Egyptologists and complete each of the 7 Missions. Upon completion, they will be taken to the MET museum to see one of the largest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Then, I'll show them the intro video: National Geographic- Ancient Egypt 101
MISSION 1:
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information regarding the Geography of Ancient Egypt
2) Watch video- Geography of Ancient Egypt
3) Destinations through Google Maps- Students will pretend to be travel agents based in Cairo. As agents, they will create a map of their proposed tour to get people from other countries excited about visiting Egypt andto learn more about the ancient Egyptian civilization. This map must show the following locations: Mediterranean sea, Red Sea, Nile Delta, The Great Sphinx, Cairo, Luxor, Temple of Horus, Temple of Luxor, Memphis, Karnak, Step Pyramid of Djoser, Pyramids of Giza, Dayr al Bahri, Valley of Kings, Thebes. Students must add a picture to each of the landmarks as well as a brief description.
4) At the end of the page click button to be directed to the lesson on the Nile RIver
The Nile River (Mini Lesson)
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information regarding the Nile River.
2) Watch video- Seasons of the Nile
3) Use www.storyboardthat.com to create a comic strip regarding the gifts of the Nile
4) Read Get The Facts! to learn how the shaduf was used to move water from the Nile River to ditches built around crops.
MISSION 2:
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! to have a better understanding of the timeline of Ancient Egypt
2) Read table about the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom
3) Watch video- Ancient Egypt Timeline
4) Mission 2- Students will use Google Draw to create the timeline of Ancient Egypt as per the three kingdoms. On this timeline, students will place important events, rulers, achievements, invasions, kingdoms, and dynasties. All marked events must be accompanied with a descriptive image.
MISSION 3:
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information about the Rosetta Stone and to trace the evolution of language and its written forms (Hieroglyphics).
2) Watch video- The History of Writing
3) Mission 3 Part A: Students will create a cartouche by typing their name into the Hieroglyphics generator website http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/glyph/glyph.html and draw on a piece of papyrus paper their name in hieroglyphics.
4) Mission 3 Part B- Student Choice (They will pick one of the following projects):
* Create a replica of the Rosetta Stone
* Write a riddle in hieroglyphics for your friends to decipher and find the answer.
MISSION 4:
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt
2) Take a virtual tour of the Pyramids of Giza with Google Tours
3) Watch video- Inside a Pyramid to have a better view of the burial chambers were inside the structure, along the many false corridors.
4) STEAM Challenge- As an Egyptian vizier, or chief minister, you must undertake the most important project of your career - to build a 3D model of the king's tomb by engineering a square or rectangular pyramid.
MISSION 5:
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information about the mummification process
2) Click on the Button to play the mummy maker game https://oi-archive.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/ED/mummy.html
3) Do Mission Part A: You are a Pharaoh and are currently having your tomb prepared by Ancient Egypt's famous architect Imhotep. What do you want to take with you to the afterlife? You are required to create out of clay a minimum of 10 items that you think you might like to bring with you.
4) Part B- Student Choice (Pick one)- Create 5 Ancient Egyptian amulets out of model magic, create a death mask out of cardboad and a papier mache mask, create a canopic jar out of a Pringle Can and plaster of Paris.
MISSION 6:
1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Tell students that the Ancient Egyptians were polytheistic society. This means that they worshipped many different gods and goddesses. Students will use the below to find information and facts about some of the most important of the Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.
2) Watch video- Top Ten Egyptian Gods and Godesses
3) Do Mission 6: Create an Ancient Egyptian God/Goddess portrait
WRAP UP THEMATIC UNIT BY WATCHING THE CONCLUSION VIDEO/ MEMORY RECAP OF MET FIELD TRIP
Assessments:
Finished projects, Input during discussions, writing samples, collaboration with peers
Formal- Post Test (Google Form) https://goo.gl/forms/FzvD7sECIRPsQop22
Websites
Introduction. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk
Ancient Egypt - The Children's University of Manchester. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/
Museum of Science : Ancient Egypt Science & Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.mos.org/quest/
(n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/
ODYSSEY/Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/homepg.html
(n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/
Ancient Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2018, from http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/
Digital Karnak: Welcome. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2018, from http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Karnak
Discovering Ancient Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2018, from http://www.eyelid.co.uk
Play. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2018, from http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/games.htm
MATHEMATICS OF EGYPT - Mathematicians of the African Diaspora. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/Ancient-Africa/mad_ancient_egypt.html
Welcome to Akhet Egyptology. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from http://www.akhet.co.uk
CleoMain.htm. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2018, from http://www.artic.edu/cleo/index.html
Ancient Egypt for Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved March 16, 2018, from http://egypt.mrdonn.org/index.html
Ancient Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved March 17, 2018, from http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/theme/egypt.htm
Studying Ancient Egypt, Grades 6-8. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/studying-ancient-egypt-6-8.html
Ancient Egypt Crafts. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2018, from http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/ancient-egypt-crafts
Videos
Ancient Egypt - Engineering an Empire - Egypt - part 1/10. (n.d.). Retrieved March 5, 2018, from http://www.neok12.com/video/AncientEgypt/zX03505a52735b425b42617f.htm
Ancient Egypt Exclusive Videos & Features. (n.d.). Retrieved March 4, 2018, from http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-egypt/videos
Ancient Egypt 101 | National Geographic. (2017, December 17). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/hO1tzmi1V5g
Ancient Egypt - Sphinx and Great Pyramids -True Ages Revealed. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from http://www.neok12.com/video/Ancient-Egypt/zX664b59537c677c6e514406.htm
Ancient Egyptian Agricultural Surplus. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2018, from http://elementsofcivilization.wikispaces.com/Ancient Egyptian Agricultural Surplus
Fiorini, D. (2013, November 14). Seasons of the Nile. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mayjH7445Oo
Secrets of the Lost Empire, Ep. 2: Pharaoh's Obelisk | CosmoLearning History. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2018, fromhttp://www.cosmolearning.com/videos/secrets-of-the-lost-empire-ep-2-pharaohs-obelisk/
YouTube, 5 Dec. 2013, youtu.be/35de8lXUm4I.
Games
Getting around Ancient Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2018, from http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/nile-file/
(n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2018, from http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/gamesinteractiveadventures/tomb-unknown-mummy/
Mummy. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2018, from http://oi-archive.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/ED/mummy.html
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2018, from http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/preload.htm