1) First, you will want to know what some finished pyramids look like, both inside and out. Follow this link to view a gallery of images. You’ll need to hit the “Launch Interactive” button. Based only on the pictures you’ve seen, what do you think these pyramids were used for? Have you ever seen a place or thing that looks like it may have the same purpose?
2) Now you need to really find out why the ancient Egyptians built these monuments. Follow this link and this link to two pages explaining the history and purpose of the ancient pyramids. While you’re reading, make sure that you can answer these questions:
1. What did the Egyptians put inside of the pyramids?
2. Around what times were the pyramids built?
3. Who did the physical labor of building the pyramids?
4.How long did it take to build a pyramid?
5. What is the best location for building your pyramid?
3) If you’re going to build a pyramid nice enough for you to be satisfied and safe for all of eternity, you’re going to need to learn some of the technical aspects that go into building a pyramid. Follow this link to a page that will help you out. While on this page, make sure that you learn answers to each of the following questions:
1. What materials can your build your pyramid out of?
2. What should the angle of your pyramid’s slope be?
4) Now, take a look at this. It’s a short video on what went into making the pyramids, and it will give you a better visual and understanding of how such a long and complicate process played out.
5) If you’ve found all of your information, you are prepared to get to work on your pyramid! Follow this link When the page opens, you will need to click the button labeled “Introduction”. Once the game begins, you will want to read each section and follow along, answering questions carefully as you gather resources for building your pyramid. Don’t get frustrated if you get some of the answers wrong, you’ll be able to fix them until your pyramid is perfect. Once you’ve complete your pyramid, you may proceed to "conclusion”.
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2) Now you need to really find out why the ancient Egyptians built these monuments. Follow this link and this link to two pages explaining the history and purpose of the ancient pyramids. While you’re reading, make sure that you can answer these questions:
1. What did the Egyptians put inside of the pyramids?
2. Around what times were the pyramids built?
3. Who did the physical labor of building the pyramids?
4.How long did it take to build a pyramid?
5. What is the best location for building your pyramid?
3) If you’re going to build a pyramid nice enough for you to be satisfied and safe for all of eternity, you’re going to need to learn some of the technical aspects that go into building a pyramid. Follow this link to a page that will help you out. While on this page, make sure that you learn answers to each of the following questions:
1. What materials can your build your pyramid out of?
2. What should the angle of your pyramid’s slope be?
4) Now, take a look at this. It’s a short video on what went into making the pyramids, and it will give you a better visual and understanding of how such a long and complicate process played out.
5) If you’ve found all of your information, you are prepared to get to work on your pyramid! Follow this link When the page opens, you will need to click the button labeled “Introduction”. Once the game begins, you will want to read each section and follow along, answering questions carefully as you gather resources for building your pyramid. Don’t get frustrated if you get some of the answers wrong, you’ll be able to fix them until your pyramid is perfect. Once you’ve complete your pyramid, you may proceed to "conclusion”.
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