I read Pauline Gedge’s Child of the Morning years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. The story of Egypt’s only woman Pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut, is majestic, heartbreaking and one of my favorite books of All Time. I’m talking Top 10 of Ever.

If that isn’t enough, Michelle Moran of Nefertiti and The Heretic Queen fame, has written a Foreward for the new edition. How perfect is that? It doesn’t come out until April 2010, but my copy is already preordered. I can’t wait!!

Become ancient Egypt`s greatest architect and construct world famous monuments as you raise an empire from the sands of time! Help powerful pharaohs build along the lush Nile River and solidify their life legacy in Empire Builder – Ancient Egypt. This detailed Strategy game challenges you to protect your people from locust plagues and terrifying mummies, while creating some of the Wonders of the World!

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Click on Geography , and answer the following questions.

1. At the bottom of the page select Explore and using the drop down menu, list the six different kinds of maps you can choose.

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 2. Select the Natural Resources map, and then list seven separate natural resources found on the map.

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Go Back to the Home page.

Select the The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt ,  and then select  Explore. Read about the following Gods in order to answer the questions. ANUBIS, ISIS, OSIRIS, and SETH.

3. Define the word Embalming. (The entire definition)

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4. What did priest often wear when mummifying the dead? 

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5. Who was Isis the mother of?

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6. What did Isis use to protect those that worshiped her?

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7. How is Osiris depicted / shown?

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8. What two things was Osiris in charge of / the god of?

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9. Define the word Resurrection.

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Select the Time , and then select Explore. Read the following section to answer the questions.

10. When did Early settlers first move into the Nile River valley?

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11. About when was the First stone pyramid built, and who was responsible for it being built?

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12. Why did the ancient Egyptians try and control Nubia ? During which dynasty did this take place?

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13. нежнейшими? Why did the Egyptians do this?

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14. In what year did Alexander the Great conquer Egypt? What object depicts (shows) us an image of Alexander?

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15. Define Rosetta Stone . Yes, the entire thing. When was the Rosetta Stone rediscovered?

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16. About when were hieroglyphics last used?

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17. What was used to build the city of Cairo during the Middle Ages? How does that make you feel? (opinion)

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If anything is left incomplete, you will need to complete this either 1. At home, or 2. during Computer Lab time. This assignment is due Monday the 22 nd .

Apart from pyramids Egypt is known for the Sphinx, their picture writings called hieroglyphics, papyrus paper, pottery, jewelry and much more. The kingdom came to the end 2500 yrs after it was formed as many enemies invaded them and they lost control over their land

The Ancient Egyptians had one of the world’s greatest and oldest civilizations. The Nile River played a great role in making Egypt a great country.  Egypt is mostly a desert but because of the river’s water and good soil, they were able to grow food.

They also built cities, temples, pyramids and other amazing works. They also invented a method of writing and made important discovery in medicine, math and science.

In 3100 B.C, Egypt became a kingdom under the first Pharaoh called Menes. The pharaoh was treated like a god. He was the High priest, chief jтихо жаловаться. One strange fact I discovered was was that pharaohs usually married thier sisters, so that their son could become the next pharaohs!! Egyptians also had many gods and goddesses, and they believed in life after death. When a person died, their body was embalmed and wrapped into a mummy. If they were the pharaoh or the royal family, they were buried in tombs called PYRAMIDS. These tombs also had food, jewelry, weapons for afterlife. Many of these pyramids and tombs were robbed, but in the 1920’s, Pharaoh Tutankhamen or King Tut’s tomb was found with his mummy and many treasures. Apart from pyramids Egypt is known for the Great Sphinx, their picture writings called hieroglyphics, papyrus paper, pottery, jewelry and much more. The kingdom came to the end 2500 yrs after it was formed as many enemies invaded them and they lost control over their land

This is the website for the Egypt Web Exploration, make sure you have your assignment sheet, something to write with and looseleaf paper in the computer lab with you.  All questions completed, hopefully all 10 that are expected to be completed with be answered and collected at the end of the period.  This is a 1 period assignment. 

Remember the rules set forth in class about using the computer during the интернет exploration tomorrow.  Enjoy the UK Museum and learning about Ancient Egypt!

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Ancient Egypt has not only given the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Beauty treatments and procedures that many of us enjoy today are in fact inspired or derived from the practices of ancient Egyptian civilization. This is not surprising that Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony found Egypt as an interesting and intoxicating. Although much of the perception of beauty that both men were influenced by the hope that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, is safe to say that both Marc Anthony and Julius Caesar also found all Egyptians surprising because his love of good hygiene and beauty. In addition, women in Egypt were not the only ones who were concerned about their appearance and smell. Egyptian Stories too kind when it comes to their appearance. In fact, the scientists found that bath oils and beauty instruments have been used as payment or wages, even the most humble workers. Also, cosmetics and other beauty products or ingredients, not food, were the main reason why ancient Egypt was engaged in foreign trade. Here are some beauty secrets of ancient Egypt can still practice today. Milk BathYou must have heard of how AHA or alpha hydroxy acid, is important in the peel. De hecho, si nos fijamos en los ingredientes de los productos de la piel que muchos art?culos vendidos en el mercado hoy en d?a, te dar?s cuenta de que la mayor?a de ellos contienen AHA. Queen Cleopatra, the epitome of beauty itself, the measure used AHA through milk baths to save your skin soft and smooth as ever. It’s a common misconception that AHA is a synthetic ingredient. In reality, however, this substance is found naturally in milk and other citrus. As it would be totally useless (and expensive) to put gallons of whole milk in your tub every day, you can take advantage of the AHA, in different ways. No doubt there are bath soaps, bubble baths and lotions that contain milk to help you get the same effect as the milk bath enjoyed by Queen Cleopatra during the day. MaskDid Honey you know that when mummies where excavated and examined, experts found that a food substance used in the body to remain intact was the honey? In fact, many scientists believe that honey is one reason why the Egyptian mummies were well preserved. Honey is not only beneficial in the embalming process. In fact, people who are alive and healthy can also be used to keep skin clear and smooth. Honey is a humectant, which can attract and retain water, keep your skin well hydrated. You can use honey for face, skin and hair. Be sure to rinse the face and body for several minutes after putting the honey because they will not stain your sheets. Moreover, they are always pure natural honey, otherwise the ants and other insects in the event that the sugar content in honey quality depressions. MyrrhIf makes a substance that Egyptian prisoners, especially those of higher social strata, smelling fresh and clean, which is the myrrh. This fragrance was very much appreciated, as it must be imported from elsewhere. The Egyptians used it as incense, myrrh and oil to disinfect your body or clothing and make your breath smell good. OilsResearches botanist discovered that people during this time used over 21 aromatic oils to protect skin against sunburn, avoid feeling bad, and treat skin problems like stretch marks, wrinkles and probably even cellulite. But since it would be difficult to obtain the same recipes for lotions and creams now, it would be better for us to stick only to lotions and creams that are currently available. What you can copy the Egyptians was their diligence and because these lotions and creams. Incidentally, if you have problems with cellulite, you may want to regularly use anti-cellulite cream, as Celra to help minimize the appearance of dimpled skin. For more information, visit http://www. Celr?. com.

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Today we finished reading The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw.  I read the book aloud, some days just one chapter, others five or more if the action was suspenseful!  Reading the last few words today was both gratifying and markedly disappointing – because the story had ended.  There weren’t any more pages!  It is a masterful tale woven with the days of Ancient Egypt and the life of a young boy who wishes more than anything to be apprenticed to a goldsmith.  Ranofer’s wish is not to be granted after his father dies suddenly and his older half-brother, Gebu, comes to claim him.  From that point on Ranofer’s life is one of misery – he barely has enough food to eat, is driven to work hard and is often at the mercy of his horrible half-brother’s angry fist.  Gebu is hording a treacherous secret and Ranofer soon stumbles onto Gebu’s secret life – and from there the plot takes off!  It’s a Newberry Honor book.  We came away with a more thorough understanding of the beliefs of Ancient Egyptians.  There were a few times I wished I could reach into the book to warn Ranofer of impending danger, or to tell him that khefts (night spirits from the tombs) are not real.  Poor boy.  My heart really went out to him.  This book does deal with physical abuse – not graphically, but enough to illustrate how tough Ranofer’s life is and what he has to overcome.  This book is probably better suited to middle schoolers, but once we got started, Max really became involved in the story, too.  I glossed over some things (you can do this when you read aloud!) to gentle it down a bit.

This book was read aloud during the first week of the unit study.  It’s about a boy named Senmut who is sent to work in the Nubian gold mines for accidentally killing a dove, a bird considered sacred.  Don’t worry – Senmut is a survivor and the story works out for him in the end.   Choosing books like this help to add a contextual framework to what you are studying – and Max can relate to Senmut because they are about the same age.

Thames and Kosmos Archaeology Kit:  Egyptian Pyramid from National Geographic.  This was time well-spent.  The pyramid is soundly built and it takes a bit of oompf to dissect into it.  Before you can wield the chisel and hammer, though, you must decipher the hieroglyphics written around the pyramid to figure out where the entrance is!  The accompanying guide-book is full of interesting facts about Khufu’s (Cheops) Great Pyramid; since Khufu’s mummy has never been found, NatGeo took some liberties and placed King Tut’s sarcophagus into this kit, along with some canopic jars.  Max took a step backwards when he finally unearthed the sarcophagus and we opened it – inside is a tiny wrapped replica of a mummy!  He didn’t like that, so I had to put it back into its resting place.  King Tut’s nose took a beating, too, from Max’s chisel.  Oops.  This kit makes for an interactive and engaging few hours as you work through the instructions and the text.  Plus there is a 3-D model of the chambers inside the pyramid so you can have a better understanding of how it was laid out and why.  It’s messy and fun.  Here are some pictures of Max absorbed in his archaeological dig in the Great Pyramid of Giza!

Finally, I can start hammering!

Nice that they provide aviator goggles for the task.

I’m in. Careful now…….

The sarcophagus accidentally lost its nose due to an errant hammer blow. Oops.

This is the part that grossed Max out. He did not care for the mummy, probably because it looks so real.

The canopic jars. Has anyone seen my liver?

All stored neatly away on a shelf. Maybe someday we can take the mummy out again and look at him!

Am liking this reference a lot.  You can make papyrus boats from bendy straws, shabtis from soap, a piece of papyrus using flour, water and strips of paper along with some berry ink, mud bricks, bread and date candy (who can pass that up?), amulets, a kohl взаправду спешного, a pharaoh’s crook or flail, perfume, and the list goes on……..plus it’s packed with information and neat facts.  One-stop shopping, pretty much.  This may become a permanent fixture on the bookshelf.  Here’s an example page:

Surely there are better videos/DVD’s out there for learning about Ancient and present-day Egypt.  We tried two that, in my opinion, aren’t worth watching.  Maybe you can find better ones at your library.  These are the two we watched:

This one does have some merit – it gives you a good glimpse into present-day Egypt.  The city of Cairo is a sprawling mass of people (some 10 million); drastically different than the quieter farming villages and cities of Ancient Egypt.

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Even in today’s modern world, visitors to Egypt cannot escape the rich legend and ancient history which is entwined with this mystical land. The towering pyramids, exotic markets and barren deserts are only part of what makes holidays to Egypt such a magical experience. It is the country’s history which draws us in and its mystery which keeps us entranced.

The story of Cleopatra is one of the most famous and high profile pieces of the Egyptian history puzzle and her отчетливо шумящимиywhere you turn. The sites and museums you can visit on your holidays to Egypt will unravel the story of her life, and you can experience first hand how she was transformed into one of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs of all time. From her ascension to the throne at only 18 in 51BC, Cleopatra lived a life that was fraught with drama and dissent. She claimed to have borne the son of Julius Caesar (which the great ruler refuted) and in later life gave birth to two sons by her great love, Mark Antony. Her liaisons with two of the ancient world’s most powerful rulers inevitably led to their downfall, and the Queen of the Nile lives on in Egyptian legend as most famous femme fatale of them all.

Another well-known pharaoh is Tutankhamun, who ruled the 18th Egyptian Dynasty from 1336 – 1327 BC. He was just a boy of nine when he came to power and after serving as King for only nine years, he died. Mystery and conspiracy theories still surround the details of his death and he is a source of fascination to historians, Egyptologists and tourists alike. While few of the actual events in his life have been documented, he remains an icon. His tomb in the Valley of the Kings is visited by many tourists who visit Luxor during their holidays to Egypt.

West of the Nile River lies one of Egypt’s most famous historic sites – the Valley of the Kings.

From the 16th to the 11th centuries BC, all the Egyptian rulers and powerful people were buried in this incredible network of tombs, some of which contain up to 120 chambers. To date 63 tombs have been unearthed, and they have given us a valuable insight into the rituals and culture of ancient Egyptian civilisation. The intricate drawings and symbols which line the walls of the tombs reveal many secrets of how life must have been, and the Valley of the Kings is a must-see site; not just for history experts but for anyone fascinated by ancient history on their holidays to Egypt.

If you want to discover the spirit of this ancient world, a trip to some of the old temples will be an interesting and worthwhile part of your holidays. Egypt’s civilisation revolved around spiritualism, and the ruling pharaohs would often build their own temples in line with their individual beliefs.

Ramses II was a ruler who was particularly prolific in his construction of temples, the most famous of which is the Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Originally built into a mountain just above Lake Nasser, the temple had to be dismantled and rebuilt 60 metres higher, to save it from the rising waters of the lake. The rebuilt temple stands today in all its glory, and is a fascinating sight to behold.

Claire Bryant is an Egypt holiday specialist for key2holidays, an online tour operator offering holidays to Egypt as well as holidays to the Indian Ocean, the Far East, Cuba and the Caribbean, Southern Africa, Italy & the Mediterranean, Canada, Australia and the Pacific. key2holidays has a dedicated team of experienced travel consultants to share their knowledge and help you to plan and book your ideal holiday.