The Great Pyramid of Giza

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Title: Exploring Ancient Egyptian Culture through Pyramids Objective: Analyze the Great Pyramid of Giza to understand ancient Egyptian culture. Overview: The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, can serve as an artifact to reveal insights about ancient Egyptian culture. 3D print models of this iconic structure for classroom use and engage students in a three-day lesson plan that explores its size and scale, construction methods, and role in ancient Egyptian burial practices. Day 1: Messages in Stone - Locate the Great Pyramid on a map - Examine images of mummies, tomb artifacts, pharaohs, and court dynastic figures - Discuss the purpose behind pyramids as tombs for pharaohs and their belongings after death Day 2: Scale of the Structures - Learn about the height, weight, and width of the Great Pyramid - Watch flash animations on the British Museum's Ancient Egypt site to understand its construction methods - Discuss how pyramids endure as monuments that symbolize ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death Day 3: What is an Artifact? - Define artifacts and provide examples (carved wall relief, sculpture, jewelry) - Use the definition of artifacts to brainstorm familiar objects and their original existence - Research the artifacts found within and around the Great Pyramid and determine their function(s) Assessment: Assign teams to research geographic location, construction methods, artifacts, and historical context of the Great Pyramid. Collectively construct an Ancient Egypt timeline.