VISUAL/SPATIAL

Pyramids were tombs fit for a king or "pharaoh". They needed to be large so that the occupant (a.k.a. a mummy) would be remembered for eternity. They also had to house all the important worldly possessions a pharaoh would need in the afterlife.

There are TWO visual/spatial project choices available:

(Remember: you must do a total of THREE projects)
 
exploring pyramids
artifacts

hieroglyphics

At this site, you are required to explore the links entitled height,base, blocks, angle, and passageway.You must then go to Build a Scale Model and complete the activity.
Visit the Egyptian Museum at Cairo and view the artifacts on display. Choose your favorite and sketch or construct it. Next, go to the hieroglyphics page. Type in the name of the ancient owner of the artifact you chose and translate his/her name into ancient Egyptian. Copy the name (cartouche style) onto your sketch or sculpture. 

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