Boat Seating Period 6 Maeve, Jessie, Stevie Manny, Ben, Joseph
W. Micah, Kennedy, Thao Vy Jared, Julian, NoahAlex M, Maddy, Laura
Joseph M, Connor, EmilyJosh, Tyler,Jordan Alex B, Aaron,
Richie
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Bellringer What interesting details do you see in the image on
this postcard? In whose honor was this monument built? Do you think
these presidents were the same presidents who had this monument
built? Why or why not? Why do you think this monument was built to
honor Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln?
What other monuments do you know that have been built to honor a
person or group of people? Where are they? Who do they honor?
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The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs In this activity you will meet
four of Egypt's leaders, called pharaohs. In 1922, archeologists
discovered the tomb of a pharaoh known as King Tutankhamen, or King
Tut. Inside a small burial chamber, they found three coffins nested
inside each other. The smallest coffin was made of solid gold. It
held the kings mummy. (A mummy is a body that has been preserved
after death to keep it from decaying.) On the mummys head was a
magnificent golden mask. Jewelry and good luck charms lay on the
mummy and in the wrappings that protected it. Other rooms of the
tomb were filled with statues, weapons, furniture, and even a
chariot. The treasures in King Tuts tomb provided an amazing
glimpse into ancient Egypt. Other pharaohs also left behind
fabulous riches and artwork. Many of them built great monuments to
celebrate their accomplishments. Like King Tuts tomb, these
artifacts have much to teach us about this ancient civilization. In
this section, you will learn about three important periods in
ancients Egyptian history. They are called the Old Kingdom, the
Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. Then you will meet four of the
pharaohs who ruled during these periods. You will learn about their
achievements and explore some of the monuments they left
behind.
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Introduction In this activity you will take a trip down the
Nile River on a felucca, or Egyptian sailboat. On your trip you
will learn about three important periods in ancient Egyptian
history the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms and about the role and
major accomplishments of the Egyptian pharaohs. You will do this by
visiting important monuments built by the pharaohs, such as the
pyramids.
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Ancient Egypt and Its Rulers Ancient Egypt enjoyed three long
periods of stability and unity. Historians call these periods the
Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. Each period
boasted its own achievements. The Old Kingdom lasted from about
2700 to 2200 B.C.E. During this time, early pharaohs set up a
strong central government. They also built great pyramids as tombs
for themselves. Pyramids are massive structures with sides in the
shape of triangles. Some historians call this time the Age of
Pyramids. The Middle Kingdom lasted from about 2000 to 1800 B.C.E.
It is sometimes called the Period of Reunification because it
followed years of chaos and disunity. Many great achievements in
literature, art, architecture were made during this era. The New
Kingdom lasted from about 1600 to 1100 B.C.E. This era is often
called Egypts Golden Age. It was a time of peace and stability.
Rulers increased trade and built gigantic monuments. Egypts power
reached its height during this time. During all three periods,
Egypt was ruled by pharaohs. The pharaohs held supreme power: they
were kings, generals, and religious leaders. They owned the land
and were responsible for the well-being of the people. Egyptians
believed that the pharaohs were gods. After they died, the pharaohs
were thought to enter an afterlife that would never end. Their
great tombs were built to last forever. The pharaohs built other
monuments to glorify their power and successes. Lets find out more
about these structures and the pharaohs who built them.
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Welcome to the Tour What are the three key periods in ancient
Egyptian history? What is each period most known for? What was the
role of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt? What are some of the places
in Egypt where we might see monuments build by these pharaohs?
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Visiting the Monuments In a moment you will disembark the
felucca to visit the first monument. When visiting all monuments
you must stay with your group and go to one of the tourist sites
around the room. At the site, your group will carefully read and
follow the directions on the station.
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Pharaoh Khufu: The Pyramid Builder
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Pharaoh Senusret I: Patron of the Arts
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Writing Letters Write a letter to a friend or relative about
your felucca tour of ancient Egyptian monuments. Use your reading
notes to help you complete the letter. Be sure to use correct
grammar and spelling. Your letter must include these parts: A
proper greeting A short paragraph that describes where you
traveled, what you did, and the type of transportation you used. A
paragraph that describes one site on the tour. It should explain
two important or interesting things you learned about that monument
or the pharaoh who built it. A proper closing. 6410 Austin Bluffs
Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80923 December 9, 2014 1105 Althauser
Ave. Dubuque, IA 52003 Dear 7 th Grader, [1 st paragraph] [2 nd
paragraph] Yours sincerely, [Your written first name] [Your signed
first name]