Watch this funny video that attempts to teach us how to read hieroglyphics! While you are watching, list all the words that the teacher uses to represent the symbols.
Learn Your Hieroglyphics Song
A funny song that teaches us how to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Learn Your Hieroglyphics Song
A funny song that teaches us how to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Video Transcript
Awful Egyptians! Us ancient Egyptians used a clever writing system called hieroglyphics, but it was not an easy system to learn. Check this out.
Settle down class now, you've passed your grade one pyramid selling. Yeah, the time has come for me to drum some facts into you about spelling. Oh it seems to me our ABC skills are less than terrific So f**k up boys as we master the joys of the lovely hieroglyphic Everyone needs their ABC, it's as simple as vulture foot basket You know how to sing Do-Re-Mi, easy to spell it's hand-eye thingy-ow ABC, vulture foot basket, Do-Re-Mi, hand-eye thingy-ow You'll pass with ease and find it's a breeze The rules are scientific Don't have to be smart, all you do is start With simple phonetic glyphics Next you get two letters are said Morphines called logographic Finally third, the form of a word Determinatives Horrific!
Everyone needs their flamingo house son It's simple but son can mean duck everyone You all know how to write your name Except for me, Tutanepetitikaman Flamingo House Sun Meets Doctor Sun Tutanepetitikaman Let's leave that one If you find it hard, don't be afraid To go and ask your mummy for aid Now it's time for a spelling bee That's not how you spell bee, see me Foot, read, read, easy Cat, pig, dog, rat, dog, frog Make your spelling magnificent You can go up and down, left and right and around No punctuation in hieroglyphic A, B, C, D, E, F, G Just 700 characters or so Now that's done, let's have some fun With numbers, here we go!
Everyone needs their 1, 2, 3 It's as simple as I, I, I, I, I, I You can all count to 99 Easy to write, it's hoop, hoop, hoop Hoop, hoop, hoop, hoop, hoop I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I One, two, three I, I, I, I, I And in that Boo, boo, boo, boo, boo I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I Basket?
After a battle, Egyptian soldiers had to count the number of enemy troops they had killed. To make it easier, they cut off and counted their dead enemies what? A. Noses B. Right hands or C. Left feet The answer is B. They cut off and counted the right hands Horrible Histories
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we design and build a model that represents the Great Pyramids of Egypt?
- How can we use ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to write messages?
- How did ancient Egyptians create and use papyrus for writing?
Possible Ideas
Pyramid Model Hieroglyphics Papyrus Scrolls
How can we design and build a model that represents the Great Pyramids of Egypt?
Possible Idea: Pyramid Model
Activities:
- Research the construction, purpose, and history of the pyramids.
- Use craft materials to build a detailed pyramid model.
- Include elements such as hidden chambers and labeled features.
- Write a report explaining the pyramid’s significance and construction techniques.
- Present the model and findings at an event that celebrates ancient Egypt!
How can we use ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to write messages?
Possible Idea: Write in Hieroglyphics
Activities:
- Learn about the hieroglyphic writing system and its symbols.
- Create a personalized guide with hieroglyphs.
- Write simple messages or stories using hieroglyphics and translate them into English.
- Develop a class codebook and exchange secret hieroglyphic messages.
How did ancient Egyptians create and use papyrus for writing?
Possible Idea: Papyrus Scrolls
Activities:
- Learn about the process of making papyrus in ancient times.
- Create “papyrus” using paper-making techniques or craft materials.
- Write a story, message, or historical fact on the scroll using natural pigments or pens.
- Display the scrolls in a classroom “museum” exhibit.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
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Old Project Question
For classes using the old unit project, PBL can be integrated with the following Driving Question:
How can we design and build a model that represents the Great Pyramids of Egypt?