Days 11-12

Focus: Closely reading/analyzing multiple sources (including artifacts) to collect evidence and develop claims that address the second essential question.

Sources Used:
Source I: Artifact collection and accompanying extended captions on Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum website

Activities:
1. Browse a collection of artifacts on website. Individually or in pairs choose one artifact to closely read/analyze and collect evidence to address the second essential question (what was life like for ordinary people?)
2. List some claims you can make about life in ancient Egypt based on this artifact.

Classroom Products:
• Sources Historians Use chart