Nile River Project Assessment

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Egypt and the Nile – Power Point Group Test

Directions: Your group will use the Nile River Power Point created by Element students in History class to research (6) six Topical Questions** related to Ancient Egypt. Your group responses will be in several forms:

· (2) 200-word “Quote” sandwiches, citing a minimum of (3) sources (websites, texts etc.; NOT Google or Metacrawler!)

· (1) Study Tree – Research and complete the chart

· (1) Sequence Chart –

Explain the origin and evolution in the building of pyramids.

· (1) 3-Way Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram – How were the different groups in Egyptian society similar and different?

· (1) Trait Chart of an important Pharaoh

**All answers must include a detailed, complete Research Graphic Organizer to be accepted.

***For each completed Topical Question that earns a “3” or better grade, your group will get (1) Pyramid building block.

First group to successfully earn all 6 blocks and complete their pyramid WINS! (Pizza Lunch and the chance to “mummify” me!)

Directions: Answer each of the following Topical Questions completely. Do your answers cover the 5 W’s and H?

1. Choose Quote Sandwich - #1

How did the Nile River impact the development of

Egyptian civilization?

2. Quote Sandwich #2

What were the religious beliefs of the Egyptians and how did the various gods play a role in Egyptian life?

3. Trait Graphic Organizer - Who was one of the important pharaohs of ancient Egypt? Explain the important traits that made them great citing at least (3) sources and “quotes” support your answer.

4. Complete Ancient Egypt Study Tree researching a variety of topics on the Power Point. What are some of the key facts about the Nile and Ancient Egypt?

5. Complete a 3-Way Compare & Contrast Venn diagram – What were 3 of the social classes in Ancient Egypt and how were they similar? Different?

6. Complete a Sequence Chart detailing how the construction of pyramids developed and evolved over the centuries and why. Must include dates!

*DUE DATE FOR COMPLETION OF ALL QUESTIONS: Tue 3/18*

Library laptops scheduled Weds 3/`12, Thursday 3/13, Fri /14