The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt

Social Studies

Grade 2/3

Discover the wonders of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids!!!

- There are days when the sand blows blanketing the remains of a powerful civilization that once ruled Egypt. When the wind dies down and the sands are still, a long shadow casts across the Sahara. This is where our history of Egypt begins, in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza, where stone meets sky.

© 1997 WGBH and PBS

The Challenge:

- Your class has been studying the ancient Egyptian Pyramids. Your class is now planning a trip to Egypt, but your parents don’t think you have learned enough about the pyramids to let you go. Complete the WebQuest and you will be able to impress your parents with your knowledge of the ancient Egyptian Pyramids. Answer the questions and discover the ancient secrets of the Pyramids by following the links provided.

Why were the Egyptian Pyramids created?

Who was buried in the two biggest pyramids?

http://kiaoranz.tripod.com/ancientegypt/id2.html

How many stone blocks does the Great Pyramid contain?

What chamber is located at the top of the Great Pyramid?

http://www.culturefocus.com/egypt_pyramids.htm

How many feet long is each side of the Great Pyramid?

How many feet tall is the Great Pyramid? Was it always this tall?

http://www.eyelid.co.uk/pyramid3.htm

How many pyramids are known from Ancient Eqypt?

What does the word “pyramid” mean?

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pyramids/home.html

When were the pyramids of the Old Kingdom built?

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/timeline.html

Who built the Great Pyramid?

How many people built the Great Pyramid?

How long did it take to build?

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html#who

If you have answered all of the questions, try using www.google.com

to search for additional information! Try using these terms:

1) Giza

2) tombs

3) Old Kingdom

4) Hieroglyphics

5) Thoth

Mail to: atarmy@uvm.edu