ASSIGNMENT #3 (RESEARCH/ART)

What is hieroglyphics? Check out the site below for more information.

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/writing/home.html

http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/VideoTestbed/Projects/Mummy/hieroglyphics.html

http://www.eyelid.co.uk/hiromenu.htm

Post the following:

(1) Define hieroglyphics in your own words.

(2) Using the chart above post a description of what your name would look like in hieroglyphics.

(3) Re-create your name in hieroglyphics. You can draw it or re-create it using microsoft word. It must be re-created. You can't use a site that creates the name for you. This project is due at the end of class.

Assignment #2 (RESEARCH)

Using the sites posted during the previous class, find 2 similarities and 2 differences about your life compared to the life of an ancient egyptian.

Remember: Your post must be different then your classmates post. Due at the end of class today.

Assignment #1 (RESEARCH)

To learn more about ancient egypt we will be using our searching tools to find informational websites about ancient egypt. Remember what the essential questions is, "What was life like for an ancient egyptian?"

Today's assignment is to find 3 websites about ancient egypt and post them on this blog. Easy? The catch...you can't post a site that someone else in the class posted. Good luck! Remember: Make sure it is a reputable site. (Due Date: End of class today)

Nyack Middle Schools 6th Grade Ancient Egypt Blog

Welcome to the Ancient Egypt Blog. This is where questions will be asked and assignments posted. All questions and assignments must be completed by the posted due dates. Have fun!