In this webquest, you are going to learn why the ancient Egyptians used pyramids and how they went about building them. Specifically, you will learn how the Egyptians chose locations for the pyramids, what materials they used for the pyramids, and what sort of steps they took to build one. At the end of the activity, you will be able to apply your new found knowledge of pyramids by trying your hand at building your own.
The big idea of this webquest is to gain an appreciation for how the ancient Egyptians built such magnificent creations with so little advanced science or technology. While it seems like the pyramids are just large piles of stone, this activity will show you how complex the decisions that went into building these temples truly were.
Proceed to " Your Task"
The big idea of this webquest is to gain an appreciation for how the ancient Egyptians built such magnificent creations with so little advanced science or technology. While it seems like the pyramids are just large piles of stone, this activity will show you how complex the decisions that went into building these temples truly were.
Proceed to " Your Task"