Lesson 1: Egypt: The Gift of the Nile

Send In Activity 1
Option A: A Day in the Life of an Egyptian Farmer

Pretend you are a farmer in Ancient Egypt. Choose one of the three seasons—Akhet, Peret, or Shemu—and describe what you would have done in a typical day during that season. Consider the weather and how it would affect your activities. (10 marks)

Marking Guide:

Your day in the life account should:

• include accurate and thorough details about your daily activities during that season
• contain descriptions or drawings of farming or other activities (such as building) that would happen in that season.
• have an historical feel, as if you were actually there.
• be written in first person (I).
• be at least one page in length (typed) or two pages (handwritten)

Helpful websites:
Check out some of these websites to learn more about farming in Ancient Egypt. This information will help you when you write your story.

http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/nile.htm

http://www.nefertiti.iwebland.com/timelines/topics/agriculture.htm

http://www.nefertiti.iwebland.com/timelines/topics/harvesting_grain.htm

http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/food.html

http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/timelines/topics/food.htm

 

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