A day in the life of the Ancient Egyptians/ Social Class

“what’s somebody like YOU??? Doing in a place like this….(says the Nobles to the Craftsman….)”

Learn about the daily lives of ancient Egyptians from every social class. Life varied for people based upon where they were in the social order, and students will study how people from each class lived and what their daily lives entailed.

Discuss social class and class systems; in Ancient Egyptian Society; and the importance each person plays in the well run-Superpower society

Participate in class discussion activities related to what careers/ jobs people today have; talk about specifics of what they do ex. Fireman, NFL Player

Use research skills (computer time) to work in small groups to complete a scavenger hunt activity about ancient Egyptian social classes/occupations

Work in small groups or individually to complete creative projects illustrating the daily life of a person from one of the social classes/occupations they have studied

create a daily schedule/ calendar for each occupational person)

Present their creative projects to the class.

Complete a written response or chosen activity related to social classes and class systems.

(class discussion) *encourage ideas and

how each can contribute to society

Teacher

Bus Driver

Fireman

Baseball Player

*students can use pictures to organize their schedules

DISCUSSION: ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN TALKING ABOUT ONE THING THEY DO

A SCHEDULE

What do you do on a Wednesday?

(just like students/ each person had a certain job to get done each day)

Get UpShowerDressed for schoolBreakfastPack school bagRun for the bus stopArrive in class and get seatedClass RecessLunchClassSchool Bus to go home/ afterschool

activityPlay in the yard with the neighborsDinnerHomeworkTVBedtime

WHAT DID THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS DO? RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SOCIAL CLASS

PHAROAHNOBLEMENCRAFTSMANSOLDIERFARMERWOMAN

Scavenger Hunt Activity: computer based activity; uses pictures/ game-like/ must learn the information but fun to play and scavenger hunt can act as a “study aid”

(manipulate worksheet based on the needs of the students)

1) Focus on one Social Class rather than 72) Use Pictures to explain categories3) Allow plenty of time to complete4) Offer texts or computer to find information

If you could be anyone except the pharaoh, who would you choose to be and why? Be sure to explain the advantages and disadvantages a person with this social status and job would have had in ancient Egypt …..

Students can write a written response

Verbally respond to question to teacher

Draw a cartoon/ visual example/ skit/ poem/ song

*must be able to explain the advantages/disadvantages in any of the avenues they choose- keeps students accountable

Write or perform a skit/ scene showing typical day for class/ occupation

Compose a song about daily life

Write a poem about daily life

Create a schedule/ calendar explaining what a typical day/ week would be like

Extra time to complete the scavenger hunt Change the format of the worksheet to be in

pictures/ uncomplicated it/ provide textbooks to find information or computer

Assignment options: allow for child to choose Classroom comfort, allow time in class to

work on assignment and brainstorm with peers

1.___ Are students able to cope with the assigned tasks? 2.___ Do you give instructions/directions at his/her level of need? 3.___ Have you considered the individual's learning style? 4.___ Are your objectives, routines and rules clearly understood by the

students? 5.___ Are your activities engaging and motivating for your students? 6.___ Are your rules/routines posted clearly and stated positively? 7.___ Do you have a variety of rewards/consequences that are well known by

your students? 9.___ Do you promote self-esteem and confidence? 10.___ Do you ensure you have your student's attention before starting? Do you

pause when somebody interrupts? 11.___ Do you always demonstrate respect for your students and value their

contributions? 12.___ Do you remember to have fun with your students and provide humor

when the opportunity presents itself?

Watson, Sue. Setting them Up for Success, retrieved from: http://specialed.about.com/od/integration/a/checklist.htm

My assignments will have..

variety of leveled materials, choice, varied presentation formats etc.)

Students have many options to demonstrate their new knowledge

Choice and variety of tasks that consider learning styles, strengths and needs, flexible groupings etc.

http://egypt.mrdonn.org/dailylife.html

http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/pdf/lesson6_hunt.pdf