https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt Made by Mr. Giraldi as a 'Must Haves' model for his Grade 4 Social Studies students! en-us 2017-04-04 17:17:23 UTC 2025-09-24 16:12:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png markgiraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164681859 Explain what the following words mean (in full sentences, using your own words)...

- Amulet
- Canopic Jars
- Egyptologist
- Papyrus
- Vizier

Include a picture of one of these five words with your good copy!

Term Information-> http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/glossary_and_terms.php]]> 2017-04-04 17:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164681859 markgiraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682201 1. Why did they build pyramids? Explain their purpose (in full sentences)!
2. Making a mummy is a long, complicated process. Explain at least five steps in making a mummy, making sure to put them in the correct order!
3. Include a relevant picture (either of a pyramid or mummy, making sure either is school appropriate)!

Pyramid Information -> http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_pyramids.php
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pyramids/home.html
Mummification Information ->
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/mummy_maker/index_embed.shtml
http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/d&b.html
https://discoveringegypt.com/egyptian-mummification/
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/home.html

]]> 2017-04-04 17:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682201 markgiraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682339 1. When did hieroglyphics get created?
2. Give at least three facts about hieroglyphics (making sure to explain each in full sentences).
3. Create a sentence, phrase, saying or word in hieroglyphics, including Ancient Egyptian (picture) and English (written down)

Hieroglyphics Information -> http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_hieroglyphics.php

http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/hieroglyphics_examples_alphabet.php

http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/writ.html

Hieroglyphics Keyboard -> https://discoveringegypt.com/egyptian-hieroglyphic-writing/hieroglyphic-typewriter/

]]> 2017-04-04 17:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682339 markgiraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682472 Pick an Ancient Egyptian God or Goddess! Using full sentences, explain the following...
- The god or goddess's name
- The god or goddess's realm of power (such as being the God of the Sun, or God of the Dead, etc)
- What the god or goddess looked like
- At least five facts about the god or goddess
- A relevant picture of the god or goddess

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses -> http://www.historyforkids.net/egyptian-gods.html ]]> 2017-04-04 17:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682472 markgiraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/ancientegypt/wish/164682649 1. Where is Egypt located in the world?
2. List three locations in Ancient Egypt, and (using full sentences) give two facts about each!
3. Include a relevant picture (either of Ancient Egypt on a map, or of one of your three locations!)

Explore Ancient Egypt -> http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egypt-maps.html and http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-egyptian-architecture.html

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