Ancient Egypt WebQuest

By Lisa Jemola EDU 505

Harrison Yang

Ancient Egypt WebQuest

Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

IntroductionWelcome to my Ancient Egypt WebQuest! You are now a time

traveler who has made the brave journey to Ancient Egypt. It is here

that you will discover how Egyptians lived. You will find many interesting

facts about Egyptians, as you navigate through this ancient land!

Fasten your seatbelt and let the learning begin!

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Task

As the time traveler, you will go back in time using resources on the internet. You will have a traveling companion to help

you navigate through Ancient Egypt. On this journey you and your traveling companion will:

• Explore the government, history, environment, clothing, food, economy, literature, and architecture

• Record your findings using your Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt I and II Worksheets

• Zoom back to present day to compare and contrast Ancient Egyptian ways of life to our way of life today

• Create a comparison report to share with the class

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The ProcessStep 1: •Each traveler will need to print a copy of the Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt I and Scavenger Hunt II

Step 2: • Navigate through The Ancient Egypt For Kids site and research Ancient Egypt by clicking on the appropriate headings that link you to your information. •Once you find the information, write it on your scavenger hunt worksheets•Click on Resources to find more information

Step 3: •Once the scavenger hunt sheets are completed, you and your traveling companion should review the results and discuss the similarities and difference between present day and Ancient Egypt•Complete the Venn Diagram Comparison Sheet together•Time travelers should then use the information they’ve gathered to complete the Comparison Report

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The Process Continued…

Step 4: •When you have completed your venn diagram and comparison report, you and your traveling companion should write a final draft at the writing workshop center•Make sure it is in your best handwriting and free of errors. Use your draft as a guide to help you.

Step 5: •You may test your knowledge of what you’ve learned about Ancient Egypt by clicking under resources. Find the section on Additional Egyptian Resources and activities. •Click on the link to a game, quiz, or additional resource.

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Resources

Worksheets:Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt IAncient Egypt Scavenger Hunt IIVenn Diagram Comparison SheetComparison Report Draft

Additional Resources and Activities: Brainpop FunBuild a PyramidAncient Egypt Quiz

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Evaluation

As the time traveler, you will be graded on the following criteria:

• Ancient Egypt Data Sheet is complete• Scavenger Hunt Sheet is completed• Venn Diagram Comparison Sheet is

completed• Information is accurate and appropriate• Comparison Report is attractive and

informative

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Conclusion

This WebQuest on Ancient Egypt is an important project that teaches you, the

student, how to research information on the internet. In this WebQuest, you have

learned about the Ancient Egypt Culture using your scavenger hunt worksheet,

compared and contrasted Ancient Egyptians’ ways of life to present day, and

wrote a report about your findings. Congratulations! You now have a greater

understanding of an ancient way of life and a culture other than your own!

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