The kids all colored a map of the Nile River Delta System and we talked about how its shape was like a long stemmed flower. We spoke again about important this river was to the civilization that sprang up around it; in communication, a protective barrier, and agriculture.
We learned a brief synopsis of how King Menes (a Nubian) conquered and united the Nile River region under his rule and began the 1st dynasty of Egypt. This also began the huge building projects in Egypt. We looked at 3-D images of the outside and inside of Khufu's Pyramid (the Great Pyramid). We watched a short video about the engineering, labor, and mathematical feats that the Egyptians achieved to build such precise and sound structures. We even got to read some deciphered taunts from Kind Kamose aimed at the Hyksos invaders. Who knew you could talk trash in hieroglyphs?! Here's the link if you'd like to see it.
If your students has an Egyptian assigned to them, be ready to talk about him/her next time on Nov. 18th.
I also challenged the kids that if they build a model of a pyramid, the Sphinx, a canopic jar, or another example of Egyptian engineering/art to bring it next time to show off. I also encouraged them to build it as a replica of an actual structure or object that they can tell us about as opposed to a generic pyramid. But anything they are motivated to build and show is fine with me!
Here are some cool games I found about Egyptian subjects. The boys were especially excited about pulling brains out of a nose with a hook. Thank heavens its virtual. ;)
Egyptian Tomb Adventure
An Embalming Game
Build a Pyramid Challenge
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