Welcome Year 7 to this Pathfinder where you will discover much knowledge on many aspects of everyday life in Ancient Egypt. This pathfinder is specifically relevant to your assessment task on Ancient Egypt and is designed to assist you in your research and in developing confidence to research independently . It is required you access the full outline of the task from the school moodle.=Helpful Tips
*Your research must reflect a deep understanding of an aspect of daily life in Ancient Egypt and use sources appropriate to your chosen topic
* Search this pathfinder to decide on a topic, gather and examine information from a variety of sources to develop investigation skills*Think through your findings and reflect on whether it is truly relevant and important to your chosen topic.
* Consider using a variety of sources in this pathfinder e.g. references, websites, printed books, DVD *Conduct some searches of your own beyond the confines of this pathfinder. A suggested search engine is listed and be sure to check out the other 150+ printed books from 932ACK to 932ROS
*Your presentation must go beyond the details covered in class, be accurate and in your own words. Don't plagiarise and provide a reference list of sources you use
*Remember a search engine is not to be written as one of your references - it is used to find your references!
*Ask your teacher or teacher librarian if you need help understanding how to access information in or beyond this pathfinder, deciding how to choose the most appropriate sources or gaining skills in putting information into your own words that includes some reflective thinking.
*Remember this is not just an exercise in providing a list of factual information. It is also about how what you discover changes or expands your view of the world. How do you feel about what you find and are you challenged to change the way you understand this period of time? In what ways? Listen to your thoughts, questions and feelings as you research. They will guide you into deeper research and meaning. Be sure to include some of this in your presentation.
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Example topics : -
* Mummification * Life of Pharaohs/Noblemen/Farmers* hieroglyphics * Tutankhamun* Entertainment * Trades* Building pyramids * Weighing of heart ceremony
Definition of key terms
Egypt - a country in northeastern Africa bordered by Libya, Sudan and the Mediterrranean Sea
Ancient Egypt - the ancient civilisation of Egypt flourishing between 2600 to 30BC
Source - where you find your information e.g website , printed book, magazine
Search engine - a website that collects/organizes knowledge into categories making locating sources easier. There are many, not just google.
Reflective thinking: careful consideration of information, allowing it to challenge/question your existing knowledge /understanding, thereby allowing yourself to experience new thoughts and understandings
Reference list - a list of sources you used at the end of your work
Plagiarism - writing that has been copied from another person and is presented as being your own work
Use this resource if you come across any unfamiliar words or terms as this Internet source specialises in historical terms, ideal for Ancient Egypt research. Don't give up if you are unsure of how to spell unfamiliar words, rather ask your teacher or teacher librarian. Once you recieve a definition, you may like to write it down for future reference. = Online Encyclopedia
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This contains a vast wealth of information, helpful not only as an overview but with many links for further research. To access these, scroll to Contents or External Links or click on any blue highlighted word providing links to supportive online resources. Be careful to check what you find in wikipedia against other sources as not all of wikipedia's information is reliable.The authors are not neccessarily experts in what they write and can be to added to by anyone who wishes to contribute. Check if any piece of writing that interests you is authored and trustworthy and can it be backed up by other sources. = History of the Ancient and Medieval World
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K 930 HIS Pages 150-193
This Encyclopedia will provide you with reliable and accurate information, assisting you to gain a sound knowledge on the location and functioning of the ancient egypt civilisation. This is an excellent source to check against wikipedia. This book is designed to provide facts so don't expect to be entertained with pictures or fancy layouts.Go here to gain a solid undestanding of key terms you are researching. = Print Non-FictionExplore It : Ancient Egypt932 GAM
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You should enjoy this very visual and interactive book as you unlock the secrets of Ancient Egypt with pop-ups,tabs.flaps and fold-outs while learning all about how the Egyptians lived, worked and played. You will find many topics of interest and much information on each to stimulate your desire to research further. = Excavating the Past : Ancient Egypt
=
9323 GAF
Look here to explore Ancient Egypts' historical civilisation through archaelogical finds. It brings to life this ancient society in ways that will capture your attention with many objects and structures of its past. The visuals are accompanied with easy to read written information to compliment your comprehension of what you see and develop your interest in these archaelogical finds and what they tell you about the people of that time.
Egypt Mania (video)
932 VDE
This video is a commentated visual tour on twelve topics of Ancient Egypt based on how the Cairo museum has chosed to categorise their aterfacts of this ancient civilisation. If you find it easier or simply like to learn by watching / listening, then this is for you. Remember, take notes while listening as there no handouts are provided. The language level used is suitable for the comprehension of most middle school students. If you have difficulty, pause the video and seek out a reference source or teacher to clarify meaning.
Egypt- World of the Pharaoh's
932 EGY
If you enjoy reading, this book contains detailed information on many aspects of Ancient Egypt. While providing some pictures, it focusses on written information, giving a sound knowledge base by engaging your reading skills. If you experience trouble reading, this book may be too challenging but still good to use if you sat with your teacher or more experienced reader helping you gather any valuable information
Tales of the Dead.
932 ROS
A book for those who love to learn through storytelling in both a visual and written way. A fun way to gather information for your topic as you find out what it is like to live in the land of the pyramids through the eyes of two storytelling child detectives as you view amamzing illustrations with detailed cutaways and astonishing facts. Become like them as you search and gather information to solve mysteries of Ancient Egypt.
Explore 10 main topics, choosing from the list on the left to examine Stories, Exploration and Challenges. These provide you with information and interactive games/challenges to expand your understanding of life in these times. Use this site for a fun and interactive way to gather knowledge. A great site to experience and reflect on your chosen topic. = Ancient Egypt for Kids
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A website specifically designed for younger learners like yoursekves. Choose from an exhaustive list under the 3 main categories (Geography/History/Government, Daily Life, Deities/Funerals/Afterlife) and be led into a world of fun and interactive challenges to expand your thinking. Just about any topic you choose should be covered here. Just be careful not to click on or be distracted by any ads, designed to attract your attention, whereby you may lose focus.
An enormous site with excellent information. To avoid being overwhelmed, stick to the list down the left hand side of the main page and if you can navigate your way from there this should prove most enjoyable and beneficial. One bonus is a huge flash movie section of many aspects on Ancient Egypt and satellite photos. These are wonderful if you wish to gather information from more visual/audio sources.
First enter the english version. Once inside a wide range of multimedia sources await you covering a wide range of topics. Find videos for more visual and listening learners, links to many museums and an incredible amount of digital displays such as virtual worlds with interactive images, high resolution zooming activites to examine exquisite details, fascinating animations to illustrate and inform and many articles with the added bonus of text to speech for weaker readers = Ancient Egypt - Crystalinks
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Easy to navigate, covering a wide range of topics in alphabetical order. Largely a reading site with minimal images suiting anyone who loves to read and not put off by lack of visual detail. Its large written content allows for broad and in-depth knowledge of any given topic. Weaker readers may find this site too difficult but can still look through this, asking your teacher or an able reader to help full comprehension if you think you have located something useful.
A very easy to navigate reliable source, listed with BBC education resources, perfect for weaker readers. Covering a range of topics in an easy to read style while being informative and fun. Many links providing interesting facts presented in interesting ways. You will find this a great resource in gaining basic understandings of Ancient Egyptian civilisation with many further links for deeper knowledge. ==
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ANCIENT EGYPT
*Your research must reflect a deep understanding of an aspect of daily life in Ancient Egypt and use sources appropriate to your chosen topic
* Search this pathfinder to decide on a topic, gather and examine information from a variety of sources to develop investigation skills*Think through your findings and reflect on whether it is truly relevant and important to your chosen topic.
* Consider using a variety of sources in this pathfinder e.g. references, websites, printed books, DVD *Conduct some searches of your own beyond the confines of this pathfinder. A suggested search engine is listed and be sure to check out the other 150+ printed books from 932ACK to 932ROS
*Your presentation must go beyond the details covered in class, be accurate and in your own words. Don't plagiarise and provide a reference list of sources you use
*Remember a search engine is not to be written as one of your references - it is used to find your references!
*Ask your teacher or teacher librarian if you need help understanding how to access information in or beyond this pathfinder, deciding how to choose the most appropriate sources or gaining skills in putting information into your own words that includes some reflective thinking.
*Remember this is not just an exercise in providing a list of factual information. It is also about how what you discover changes or expands your view of the world. How do you feel about what you find and are you challenged to change the way you understand this period of time? In what ways? Listen to your thoughts, questions and feelings as you research. They will guide you into deeper research and meaning. Be sure to include some of this in your presentation.
Example topics : -
* Mummification * Life of Pharaohs/Noblemen/Farmers* hieroglyphics * Tutankhamun* Entertainment * Trades* Building pyramids * Weighing of heart ceremony
Definition of key termsEgypt - a country in northeastern Africa bordered by Libya, Sudan and the Mediterrranean Sea
Ancient Egypt - the ancient civilisation of Egypt flourishing between 2600 to 30BC
Source - where you find your information e.g website , printed book, magazine
Search engine - a website that collects/organizes knowledge into categories making locating sources easier. There are many, not just google.
Reflective thinking: careful consideration of information, allowing it to challenge/question your existing knowledge /understanding, thereby allowing yourself to experience new thoughts and understandings
Reference list - a list of sources you used at the end of your work
Plagiarism - writing that has been copied from another person and is presented as being your own work
Reference
Online Dictionary
http://www.babylon.com/define/52/History-Dictionary.html
Use this resource if you come across any unfamiliar words or terms as this Internet source specialises in historical terms, ideal for Ancient Egypt research. Don't give up if you are unsure of how to spell unfamiliar words, rather ask your teacher or teacher librarian. Once you recieve a definition, you may like to write it down for future reference. =Online Encyclopedia
=
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt
This contains a vast wealth of information, helpful not only as an overview but with many links for further research. To access these, scroll to Contents or External Links or click on any blue highlighted word providing links to supportive online resources. Be careful to check what you find in wikipedia against other sources as not all of wikipedia's information is reliable.The authors are not neccessarily experts in what they write and can be to added to by anyone who wishes to contribute. Check if any piece of writing that interests you is authored and trustworthy and can it be backed up by other sources. =History of the Ancient and Medieval World
=
K 930 HIS Pages 150-193
This Encyclopedia will provide you with reliable and accurate information, assisting you to gain a sound knowledge on the location and functioning of the ancient egypt civilisation. This is an excellent source to check against wikipedia. This book is designed to provide facts so don't expect to be entertained with pictures or fancy layouts.Go here to gain a solid undestanding of key terms you are researching. =Print Non-FictionExplore It : Ancient Egypt932 GAM
=
You should enjoy this very visual and interactive book as you unlock the secrets of Ancient Egypt with pop-ups,tabs.flaps and fold-outs while learning all about how the Egyptians lived, worked and played. You will find many topics of interest and much information on each to stimulate your desire to research further. =
Excavating the Past : Ancient Egypt
=
9323 GAF
Look here to explore Ancient Egypts' historical civilisation through archaelogical finds. It brings to life this ancient society in ways that will capture your attention with many objects and structures of its past. The visuals are accompanied with easy to read written information to compliment your comprehension of what you see and develop your interest in these archaelogical finds and what they tell you about the people of that time.Egypt Mania (video)
932 VDE
This video is a commentated visual tour on twelve topics of Ancient Egypt based on how the Cairo museum has chosed to categorise their aterfacts of this ancient civilisation. If you find it easier or simply like to learn by watching / listening, then this is for you. Remember, take notes while listening as there no handouts are provided. The language level used is suitable for the comprehension of most middle school students. If you have difficulty, pause the video and seek out a reference source or teacher to clarify meaning.Egypt- World of the Pharaoh's
932 EGY
If you enjoy reading, this book contains detailed information on many aspects of Ancient Egypt. While providing some pictures, it focusses on written information, giving a sound knowledge base by engaging your reading skills. If you experience trouble reading, this book may be too challenging but still good to use if you sat with your teacher or more experienced reader helping you gather any valuable informationTales of the Dead.
932 ROS
A book for those who love to learn through storytelling in both a visual and written way. A fun way to gather information for your topic as you find out what it is like to live in the land of the pyramids through the eyes of two storytelling child detectives as you view amamzing illustrations with detailed cutaways and astonishing facts. Become like them as you search and gather information to solve mysteries of Ancient Egypt.Websites
The British Museum – Ancient Egypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
Explore 10 main topics, choosing from the list on the left to examine Stories, Exploration and Challenges. These provide you with information and interactive games/challenges to expand your understanding of life in these times. Use this site for a fun and interactive way to gather knowledge. A great site to experience and reflect on your chosen topic. =Ancient Egypt for Kids
=
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/
A website specifically designed for younger learners like yoursekves. Choose from an exhaustive list under the 3 main categories (Geography/History/Government, Daily Life, Deities/Funerals/Afterlife) and be led into a world of fun and interactive challenges to expand your thinking. Just about any topic you choose should be covered here. Just be careful not to click on or be distracted by any ads, designed to attract your attention, whereby you may lose focus.Virtual Egypt
http://www.virtual-egypt.com
An enormous site with excellent information. To avoid being overwhelmed, stick to the list down the left hand side of the main page and if you can navigate your way from there this should prove most enjoyable and beneficial. One bonus is a huge flash movie section of many aspects on Ancient Egypt and satellite photos. These are wonderful if you wish to gather information from more visual/audio sources.Eternal Egypt
http://eternalegypt.org
First enter the english version. Once inside a wide range of multimedia sources await you covering a wide range of topics. Find videos for more visual and listening learners, links to many museums and an incredible amount of digital displays such as virtual worlds with interactive images, high resolution zooming activites to examine exquisite details, fascinating animations to illustrate and inform and many articles with the added bonus of text to speech for weaker readers =Ancient Egypt - Crystalinks
=
http://www.crystalinks.com/egypt.html
Easy to navigate, covering a wide range of topics in alphabetical order. Largely a reading site with minimal images suiting anyone who loves to read and not put off by lack of visual detail. Its large written content allows for broad and in-depth knowledge of any given topic. Weaker readers may find this site too difficult but can still look through this, asking your teacher or an able reader to help full comprehension if you think you have located something useful.Ancient Egypt
http://chalk.richmond.edu/education/projects/webunits/egypt/
A very easy to navigate reliable source, listed with BBC education resources, perfect for weaker readers. Covering a range of topics in an easy to read style while being informative and fun. Many links providing interesting facts presented in interesting ways. You will find this a great resource in gaining basic understandings of Ancient Egyptian civilisation with many further links for deeper knowledge. ==Web Search Engine
Twurdy
www.twurdy.com
Twurdy is powered by google, playing on the words "Too Wordy" because it aims to provide you with search results suitable to your own, or desired, reading level . This will be shown as a colour-coded system helping you determine how easy the source will be to understand. To help narrow down your search, type in "Ancient Egypt and daily life" (include quotation marks) or your topic plus "of" or "in" Ancient Egypt e.g. Entertainment in Ancient Egypt ; Scribes of Ancient Egypt. This wil reduce the number of hits to ones that are more relevant.Gds/Go ddesse,
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