Ancient Egyptian

Trading & Daily Life

Asiatic traders doing business at the Theban quayside

 

IntroductionTaskProcessEvaluation - Conclusion

 

Introduction

 

Congratulations, because of your love of learning and adventure, you have been commissioned to create a game about Ancient Egyptian trading and daily life. You will travel throughout the land, meet interesting people, examining mummies, learn of ancient inventions, and much more as you gather information for your game which could make you a millionaire!

 

Task

 

With a partner you will need to gather information about Ancient Egypt to create your game. You may model your game after a traditional board game or you may create a computer game. Remember, your goal is to create a fun game that teaches people about Ancient Egyptian trading and daily life.

 

Process

Ø   Begin by choosing your partner.

Ø   Then decide what type of game you want to create. Remember, you and your partner must agree on the style of game.

Ø   Next, begin your research. I suggest starting here. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html

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Ø   http://www.ajkids.com/

Ø   You may also use your text book and library resources to find information for your game.

Ø   Your game must address the following questions:

o      Why was the Nile River important to life in Ancient Egypt?

o      What effects did Egyptian religion have on Ancient Egyptian culture?

o      Are there enduring government ideas today which existed in Ancient Egypt?

o      Who was the most important Pharaoh?  Why?

o      How did trade affect the culture of Ancient Egypt and other cultures of the time period?

o      What other interesting ideas about Ancient Egypt did you discover during our study?

 

Evaluation

You will be graded on the following items:

  • Are your game directions clear and easy to follow?
  • Did you tell me how to win the game?
  • Did you address all the questions in the process section?
  • Were you and your partner creative when making your game?
  • Did you and your partner work together collaboratively to create your game?
  • Did you learn about Ancient Egyptian trade and daily life?

 

Conclusion

Wow! After creating your game you should be an expert on Ancient Egyptian trading and daily life.