Egypt Game
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Reading: The Egypt Game / WebQuest
In this WebQuest, you will be using internet sites to explore three areas of interest from the book, The Egypt Game. Before beginning your quest, explain the importance of each topic as it relates to the book.
Nefertiti
hieroglyphics
Egyptian gods and goddesses
A. Nefertiti
http://nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/0109/ws_main.html
Under "Stories," scroll down to Nefertiti. Use the article to answer the questions.
1. When did Nefertiti live?
2. What does "Nefertiti" mean?
3. What major change did Nefertiti and her husband try to make in the Egyptian religion?
4. What famous Egyptian king threw out Nefertiti's new idea and took Egypt back to the old ways of many gods?
http://www.akhet.co.uk/nefertit.htm
1. Study the sculptured bust of Nefertiti. Make one observation about it.
B. Egyptian gods and goddesses
www.fruitofthenile.com
Click on "Religion."
Click on any two pictures of gods or goddesses featured in The Egypt Game. Read just enough of the text the answer the questions.
Choice #1
1. The god or goddess I have chosen is
2. He/she is the god/goddess of
3. Some characteristics of this god/goddess are
4.In the book, this god/goddess is important because
Choice #2
1. The god or goddess I have chosen is
2. He/she is the god/goddess of
3. Some characteristics of this god/goddess are
4. In the book, this god/goddess is important because
C. Hieroglyphics
www.kingtut-treasures.com/hiero.htm
In this part of the WebQuest, you will be designing a cartouche, an oval or oblong ornament, with your name written on it in hieroglyphics. Follow the directions to design your cartouche.
Scroll down to "See Your Name in Hieroglyphics."
Where it says, "Translate this," type in your name as you would like to see it on your cartouche.
Ask an adult for permission to print your cartouche.
Translator
Scroll down so that you can see the alphabet.
Using the alphabet "buttons," type in your name as it appears on your cartouche.
1. Compare the hieroglyphs in this "alphabet" with the hieroglyphs on your cartouche. What do you notice?
2. Click on "clear" to erase your name.
3. Now, type a message to a friend in this class.
4. Ask an adult for permission to print your message. Use a black marker to blacken out the letters, or cut them off. Trade messages with a friend. Use the translator to see if you can translate your friend's message.
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