Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt6th GradeColorado UniversityMrs. Anker

4-1: The Nile River ValleyAnticipatory SetA Greek historian once called Egypt the gift of the Nile. The people of ancient Egypt would have agreed. All life in Egypt depended on this river.What do we depend on in the United States?

StandardsH-SS 6.2.1 Locate and describe the major river systems and discuss the physical settings that supported permanent settlement and early civilizations.E-LA Reading 6.1.4 Monitorexpository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by usingword,sentence,and paragraph clues to determine meaning.

ObjectiveYou will follow the journey of the Nile from its source to the sea. You will also see how the Nile supported permanent settlements in the middle of a desert.

Language of the Disciplinecataractinteriordeltadouble-cropMenes

The Gift of the Gods

The Gift of the GodsThe Nile River was the lifeblood of Egyptians

The Gift of the GodsThe Nile River was the lifeblood of EgyptiansThe Nile River is the longest river 3500 miles

The Gift of the GodsThe Nile River was the lifeblood of EgyptiansThe Nile River is the longest river 3500 milesUnique because it flows from South to North

The Gift of the GodsThe Nile River was the lifeblood of EgyptiansThe Nile River is the longest river 3500 milesUnique because it flows from South to NorthUnique featuresWhite Nile and Blue Nile

Two Separate Lands

Two Separate LandsUpper EgyptUpstream from the Mediterranean Sea

Two Separate LandsUpper EgyptUpstream from the Mediterranean SeaLower EgyptRight below the Mediterranean Sea

Two Separate LandsUpper EgyptUpstream from the Mediterranean SeaLower EgyptRight below the Mediterranean SeaBlack LandFertile soil used for farming

Two Separate LandsUpper EgyptUpstream from the Mediterranean SeaLower EgyptRight below the Mediterranean SeaBlack LandFertile soil used for farmingRed LandDry, unusable land

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for UnderstandingA __________ is an area of soil deposited at the mouth of a riverAnswerDeltaChecking for UnderstandingWhat does it mean to double-crop?AnswerFarmers could raise two crops on the same land within a yearChecking forUnderstandingWhy was King Menes so important?AnswerHe united the upper and lower kingdoms under one rulerGuided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 2 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 3 and 4 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.Ancient Egypt6th GradeColorado UniversityMrs. Anker

4-2: Egypt Under the PharaohsAnticipatory SetYou have read about leaders with armies strong enough to conquer Mesopotamias city-states. But the leaders were not able to unite those city-states into a lasting empire. What unites the students and the teachers here at OPA?

StandardsH-SS 6.2.3Understand therelationship between religion and the social andpolitical order in Mesopotamia and Egypt.H-SS 6.2.7Understand the significance of Queen Hatshepsut and Ramses the Great.E-LA Reading 6.1.4 Monitorexpository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning.

ObjectiveYou will see how the rulers who united Egypt solved a similar problem.

Language of the DisciplineauthoritypharaohritualartisanHatshepsutRamses II

Egyptian Rule

Egyptian RuleEarly Egyptian civilization lasted longer than any other society in the region

Egyptian RuleEarly Egyptian civilization lasted longer than any other society in the region25 dynasties from old, middle, and new kingdomsUnder the Kush kingdom, the 25th dynasty was established

The God-King

The God-KingPharaohs based authority on religionBelieved in life after death

The God-KingPharaohs based authority on religionBelieved in life after deathPharaohs also provided a governmentSocial order/ classes were established

The God-KingPharaohs based authority on religionBelieved in life after deathPharaohs also provided a governmentSocial order/ classes were establishedQueen HatshepsutExpanded through trade

The God-KingPharaohs based authority on religionBelieved in life after deathPharaohs also provided a governmentSocial order/ classes were establishedQueen HatshepsutExpanded through tradeRamses IIExpanded through war

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for Understanding_______________ are skilled workers who practice a trait or handicraftAnswerArtisansChecking for UnderstandingWhat did the Egyptians believe their gods did?AnswerThe Egyptians believed their gods controlled everything that happened on Earth.Checking forUnderstandingWrite down the Egyptian social order from highest to lowestAnswerPharaohNobles, priests, and officialsScribesMerchants and artisansFarmers, servants, and slavesGuided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 2 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 3 and 4 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.Ancient Egypt6th GradeLouisiana State UniversityMs. Graham

4-3: Egypt and NubiaAnticipatory SetWhat does it mean to trade?What products do you believe we trade in the United States with other countries?

StandardsH-SS 6.2.6Describe the role of Egyptian trade in the eastern Mediterranean and Nile valley.H-SS 6.2.8Identify the location of the Kush civilization and describe its political, commercial, and cultural relations with Egypt.E-LA Reading 6.1.4 Monitorexpository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning.

ObjectiveYou will read about the Kush, or Nubian, civilization. You will also learn about the relationship between Nubia and its neighbor, Egypt.

Language of the Disciplinecommerceluxury goodsexpeditionSnefrutributePiye

TradeTradeTrade brought Egypt and Nubia togetherAll goods brought into Egypt belonged to the Pharaoh

TradeTrade brought Egypt and Nubia togetherAll goods brought into Egypt belonged to the PharaohTrade within Egypt by using the Nile RiverNubia a.k.a. Kush People known as Nubians

Kush and Egypt

Kush and EgyptIn 700 BC Kush conquered Thebes a town in Egypt

Kush and EgyptIn 700 BC Kush conquered Thebes a town in EgyptKush ruled Egypt for almost 100 yearsEncouraged trade with other civilizations

Kush and EgyptIn 700 BC Kush conquered Thebes a town in EgyptKush ruled Egypt for almost 100 yearsEncouraged trade with other civilizationsKush or Nubians lost their reign to Assyrians in 663 BC

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for Understanding________________ were goods that were not needed, but made life more enjoyable in some way.AnswerLuxury goodsChecking for UnderstandingWhy did Egypt want to control most of Nubia?AnswerEgypt wanted to control Nubia to protect tradeChecking forUnderstandingWhen Kush broke away from Egypt, what ended up happening?AnswerKush ended up conquering EgyptGuided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 2 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 3 and 4 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.4-4: Life and Death in Ancient EgyptAnticipatory Set

Like other early civilizations, the Egyptians had an established religion. Egyptian religious beliefs affected how people behaved in life. Those same beliefs had a powerful impact on how the Egyptians viewed death.StandardsH-SS6.2.3Understand the relationship between religion and the social and political order in Mesopotamia and Egypt.E-LA Reading 6.1.4 Monitorexpository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning.

ObjectiveYou will read about the Egyptians religious beliefs. You will also learn about the daily life of the Egyptian people.

Language of the Disciplineunderworldafterlifemummy

Pharaohs

PharaohsPharaohs were seen as royalty and divinities

PharaohsPharaohs were seen as royalty and divinitiesLink between the land, the people, and the deities (gods)

PharaohsPharaohs were seen as royalty and divinitiesLink between the land, the people, and the deities (gods)Many pharaohs were buried in the Valley of the KingsTombs were filled with golden riches

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for UnderstandingA ____________is a body preserved by a special process.AnswerMummyChecking for UnderstandingHow did Egyptians prepare for the afterlife?AnswerThey lived wellThey had their bodies preserved for life after deathChecking forUnderstandingWhat were Egyptian homes designed for?AnswerThey were designed to help people stay cool in the desert seatGuided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 2 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 3 and 4 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.Ancient Egypt6th GradeLouisiana State UniversityMs. Graham

4-5: Art, Architecture, and Learning in EgyptAnticipatory SetFor 3,000years, the Egyptian civilization was admired throughout the ancient world for its power and wealth.What do you believe is valued in California?

StandardsH-SS6.2.5Discuss the main features of Egyptian art and architecture.H-SS6.2.9Trace the evolution of language anditswritten forms.E-LA Reading 6.1.4 Monitorexpository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by usingword, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning.ObjectiveYou will learn how this civilization also produced great buildings, art, and learning.

Language of the DisciplineImhotepsculptureanatomypapyrus

Science and technology

Science and technologyDeveloped a form of writing picturesUsed to keep important records

Science and technologyDeveloped a form of writing picturesUsed to keep important recordsPhysicians diagnosed illnessesFound cures and mummification

Science and technologyDeveloped a form of writing picturesUsed to keep important recordsPhysicians diagnosed illnessesFound cures and mummificationAstronomersMapped constellations and charted movement of planets

Mathematics and Arts

Mathematics and ArtsDeveloped practical geometry to survey the land

Mathematics and ArtsDeveloped practical geometry to survey the landEngineers used geometry to calculate the size and location for each stoe in the pyramids

Mathematics and ArtsDeveloped practical geometry to survey the landEngineers used geometry to calculate the size and location for each stoe in the pyramidsArtsStatues, wall paintings in tombs, and carvings in temples

Check for UnderstandingPlease determine the BEST answer for the following question.Please write your answer on your white boards and wait for the teachers signal. On the teachers signal, hold up your white boards.

Checking for Understanding__________________ was an architect who designed a new tomb for his pharaoh with six stone mounds, one on top of the other.AnswerImhotepChecking for UnderstandingHow do we know about life in Egypt?AnswerWe know about life in Egypt because of paintings on the walls of the tombsChecking forUnderstandingWhat contributions did Egyptians make to technology?AnswerAccurate calendarCreated a writing systemInvented the worlds first paperGuided Practice/Independent PracticeGuided PracticeComplete questions 1 - 2 on the reading comprehension worksheet.Raise your hand and wait to get stamped.If you received an R go to the back table with Ms. Graham.Independent PracticeOnce you have been stamped moved to independent practice and complete numbers 3 and 4 on the reading comprehension worksheet.HomeworkNote-taking guide on the reverse side.BonanzaVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3BonanzaVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3BonanzaVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3BonanzaVarious ArtistsTV Theme SongsiTunes 10.6.3