Process
Nature of the
activity:
This is a multidisciplinary activity
involving Social Studies, Language Arts, and Technology.
Timing:
Students will need 2-3 class
periods to complete their research.
They will need another 2-3 periods to formulate their
“findings”, organize their information, and write their speeches. Presentation time for students
delivering their speeches will vary depending on the number of students in the
class.
Procedure:
Here are the steps students
are given to guide them in the completion of their WebQuests:
1.
Visit
the following websites to 1) explore the roles of an Egyptian archeologist and
to 2) learn about mummies:
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/home.html
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/mummies/explore/main.html
http://www.sis.gov.eg/egyptinf/history/hawass/front.htm
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/excavation/lehner.html
http://www.artic.edu/cleo/mummy/mummy.html
http://www.virtual-egypt.com/newhtml/mummies/
2.
Write
down factual notes as you explore these websites.
3.
Applying
the knowledge that you gain, formulate the “findings” from your
pretend excavation.
4.
Organize
the information for your speech in outline form. Pay attention to which information is
relevant to include (and leave out irrelevant information).
5.
Draft
your speech, making sure your arguments are supported by research findings.
6.
Check
your speech for grammar and punctuation errors.
7.
Review
the rubric evaluation.htm to be sure you have successfully followed all criteria.
8.
Practice
your speech.
9.
Feel
free to enhance your speech using visuals.
Culmination:
You may wish to invite
parents/guardians or other guests to the class’s Egyptology
convention. Student successes
should be celebrated and positive peer feedback should be encouraged. Student speeches will be formally
assessed using the rubric (see evaluation.htm).
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