This project is basically a challenge posed to the students to create the newest Egyptian monument. The monument should be grander and more beautiful than any ever created before. They must become experts in their respective fields and then work together to win the approval of the Pharaoh. They will hopefully learn about different aspects of Ancient Egypt including: history, religion, geography, culture, people, and government. The Academy of Finance and Enterprise takes great strides to incorporate business into their curriculum. Being a student of the A.O.F.E. you will be expected to be aware of certain business applications. The proposal you are creating for your Pharaoh will mimic a business proposal that you will work on in your future career.
Group Members- The groups will consist of four members that must contribute equally to the project. If one group member decides not to do their work the other members will not be penalized. Below are the titles and the main focus of the group members. Written documentation must be provided for each step of the process in order to receive full credit for the project.
Architect/Designer
Where will the monument be built?What will be the design of the monument?
Contractor/Foreman
What process will be used to build it? Where will the monument be built?
Merchant/Supplier
What materials and labor types will be used? Where will the monument be built?
Historian/Secretary
What process will be used to build it?Who will the monument be built in honor of?
The Process
Step 1: (All Students) Using the three websites below the students will become familiar with Egyptian history and culture. While researching these websites the students will be required to fill out a note sheet. The note sheet will be provided by your teacher.
http://www.cnn.com/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/9705/seven.wonders/pyramids.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/
http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmnh/pyramid.htm
Step 2: Individually the students will research their group assignment and become experts in their filled. The students will complete their note sheet that accompanies their group assignment.
Individual Sources:
Architect/Designer
http://www.archaeology.org/0705/etc/pyramid.html
http://interoz.com/egypt/construction/index.htm
Merchant/Supplier
http://www.science-frontiers.com/sf054/sf054a02.htm
http://www.mines.inpl-nancy.fr/Laego/Crozat/uk/6.html
Contractor/Foreman
http://www.interoz.com/egypt/construction/construc.htm
Historian/Secretary
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/index.shtml
Step 3: Using the information that all group members have collected the students will create a proposal which will be presented to the Pharaoh for approval. The students must answer the following questions while providing justification for their responses.
Where will the monument be built? What will be the design of the monument? What process will be used to build it?What materials and labor types will be used? Who will the monument be built in honor of?What’s the goal of your project?
Step 4: Following the outline provided below and the note sheets that you have filled out create the final proposal for your Pharaoh. The proposal should be 1-3 pages long. You should be using 12-point font and double spaced paragraphs.
Outline for Monument Proposal
1. Introduction: Explain the monument that you are planning on building and why it is significant. Explain the general idea behind the monument. Explain why this monument would be important and general information about it.
2. Background: Discuss what is already known about existing monuments. Explain the purpose of these monuments and how they accomplish that function.
3. Rationale: Explain why your monument should be built. You should discuss how the research that you have done has helped you decide what monument to create and why.
4. Procedure: Explain how you are going to create this monument and what resources you are going to use.
5. Conclusion: Discuss how your monument will be a benefit to your pharaoh and how your monument will benefit Egypt.
Thank you for the effort that you put into this project! Mr. Colantuono