Ancient Egypt Mini Inquiry Project Inquiry Question How

Ancient Egypt. Mini Inquiry Project

Inquiry Question How were the professions in Ancient Egypt important to the success of this civilization?

Occupations/Jobs Important jobs in ancient Egypt included soldiers, scribes, artists, and peasants. Most jobs were inherited. If your father was a farmer, so were you. But there were some exceptions to the inherited job tradition. Anyone, for example, could become an artist if they had exceptional talent. But most artists inherited their job from their father. Another exception was a scribe. Anyone could learn to be a scribe if they had the talent. Learning to be a scribe was a complicated process. Scribes went to scribe school. Most who attended did not pass the course. Good scribes could work their way up the social ladder, all the way up to Pharaoh's court. Craftsmen in ancient Egypt were usually trained and skilled labourers. They were often well-respected in the community and had a comfortable lifestyle. Yet every craftsman's lifestyle and social standing depended on the quality of his skills and experience. Objects for temples or the pharaoh were made in temple workshops or palace workshops. Objects for ordinary people were made by local craftsmen in small workshops.

Step 1 Investigating the different Occupations There are many jobs in Egypt. You will pick three professions to investigate. After one research block, you will choose the job that interests you the most. You can use books or the internet to collect your information. Put all the information on your template emailed to you and sent it back to me. Due: . Use http: //www. citethisforme. com for your bibliography. · · · Farmer Merchant Healer Embalmer Priest/Priestess · · · Artisan Engineer · Scribe · Soldier Pharaoh Which one will you chose?

Farmer Click on the links to find out more about farmers of Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian farming Farming in Egypt Ancient Egyptian Farmer Food and Agriculture

Embalmer Click on the links to find out more about Embalmers of Ancient Egypt: Mummification Embalmers Ancient Egyptian Embalmers Egyptian Mummies

Merchant Click on the links to find out more about Merchants in Ancient Egypt: Merchants in Ancient Egypt Merchants Ancient Egypt economy

Priest/Priestess Priests and Priestesses of Ancient Egypt: Priest/Priestess in Ancient Egypt Women in Religion in Ancient Egypt Religion Ancient Egyptian Priesthood

Healer Click on the links to find out more about Healers in Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Medicine in Old Egyptian Medicine Doctors in Ancient Egypt

Artisan Click on the link for more about Artisans of Ancient Egypt: Trades Egyptian Art Architecture Wall Paintings

Scribe Click on the following links to find out more about Scribes Writing in Ancient Egypt ● Scribes in Ancient Egypt About Scribes Breaking the Code

Engineer Click on the following links ● ● Pyramids Architecture of Tombs, Temples, and Palaces Mastaba Tombs in the Valley of the Kings

Soldier Click on the following links: Army and Soldiers in Ancient Egypt The Military Pharaoh and War

Pharaoh click on these links Pharoahs Egyptian pharoahs Lord of Two Lands Government

Step 2 Research the job that you have selected. Research sheet- word document with 15 -20 complete facts -due What are their duties? What they will do at work? § What skills the person needs to have? Do they have to do any special type of training? § Where they will work(location) § Salary- How much respect and/or wealth they will receive from their job § Why is their job important? How they did they add to the economy of ancient Egypt? Don’t forget to include your bibliography- You must use a text book for one of your references. Advertisement- due The ad must neat, organized, and include the information from above (in point form) plus: § the name of person or "company" hiring § the date the job starts § bright colourful exciting text and illustrations § must be professional-looking- with very neat printing or typed on a computer § It will be posted for others to see!

References For references, you must use at least one text book as well as the internet. All references MUST be cited in a bibliography. The easiest way to do this is by using: Citethisforme. com Steps on how to use 1 - choose MLA style 2 - select type of reference (book, web, magazine etc) 3 - complete the Web form with information from your source. 4 -Click [Make Citations] 5. Highlight and copy the citation, and paste it onto your work. document.

Create a HELP WANTED ADVERTISEMENT for the ancient egyptian job that you have chosen. The class will collaborate on what details should be included. It may include what skills the person needs to have, where they will work, what they will do at work, how much respect and/or wealth they will receive from their job and how do they add to the culture and economy of ancient Egypt. Your want-ad must be typed/neatly printed and professional-looking with illustrations. It will be posted for others to see!

Step 3 - Finding a solution Read over all the scenarios listed on the next slide. Choose a scenario that would apply to your occupation. Brainstorm with your partner how you would solve the problems outlined in the scenario. Write down all your ideas.

Here are the scenarios. Choose one that fits your job. Scenario 1: Flooding It is the season of the harvest and the crops are exceptionally plentiful this year. The Pharaoh is demanding all grains be brought to the royal court by the next full moon. But because of your surplus, it will take at least two full moons to bring in the harvest. You don’t have enough help to meet the Pharaoh’s demands. What contributions could your job offer in Egyptian society to solve this problem? (Refer back to your research notes) Jobs: Farmer, Engineer, Scribe, Pharaoh Scenario 2: Flooding The High Priest has predicted that the Nile will not flood adequately this year. If he is accurate, how can you and your role (your job) in Egyptian society help maintain the food supply? Jobs: Farmer, Priest, Merchant, Engineer (Tomb builder), Scribe, Artisan (food storage/container garden) Scenario 3: Flooding You are on a mission to one of the King’s mines. Your ship is over one hundred feet in length and thirty feet wide, and will surely withstand the gale force winds. However, it will not be completed before the season of the winds and you have promised the Pharaoh his goods will be presented to him within the next four moons. You must depart before the gale force winds blow which will be soon according to the Priests. What will you do? Job: Soldier, Pharaoh, Merchant, Artisan, Engineer (Ship Builder) Scenario 4: Population You live in a wealthy, stable region. Suddenly, people begin to get sick. This illness spreads from family to family, killing people indiscriminately. What would you do in this situation? Jobs: farmer, artisan, tomb builder, scribe, embalmer, soldier, priests, Pharaoh, healer Scenario 5: Population (This scenario could include a military solution to the problem) You live in a wealthy, stable region. Your lookouts notice masses of people coming along the coast with household goods. The group sends a messenger requesting a meeting with your pharaoh. They request asylum. What would you do in this situation? Jobs: farmer, artisan, tomb builder, scribe, embalmer, soldier, priests, Pharaoh, healer Scenario 6: Invasion (Dealing with Outsiders-another military issue) You live in a peaceful region. Your lookouts notice a group of warriors quickly coming over the hills from the Sinai. What would you do? How would the wounded be cared for? Jobs: pharaoh, soldier, scribe, priests/priestess, healers

Step 4 Presentation due Your partner and you will have to decide how you are going to present your answer. Your presentation must report or show both the scenario and solution. It must include the role of each occupation in the solution displaying that their role is important. You will be sharing this with part of the class. Choose from the following formats: ● Magazine or Ancient newspaper article ● Power. Point ● Journal or diary of the professionals that you have chosen ● Prezi or a Sway ● role play -drama presentation ● puppet play● illustration- large poster format ● diorama or 3 -D scene (must include a legend) ● song and dance Remember that this is a school assignment and the content has to be appropriate.