The Big Idea Activity Unit Two
 

Writing

Writing tips and style guidelines.

 
 

Quick Quiz

Test your knowledge. What have you learned so far?

 
Unit Two
 

Biography

Hammurabi

Biography
Hammurabi is best known for writing a code of laws for Babylon.

Biography

Hatshepsut

Biography
After she was named pharaoh, Hatshepsut dressed as a man and wore a fake beard. Her reign was a peaceful time for Egypt.

Day in the Life

A Young Person's Life in Ancient Egypt

Day in the Life
Young people in ancient Egypt spent much of their time helping their parents and preparing for adulthood. Most young boys would learn their father's trade, while young girls worked at home with their mothers.


 California Standard 6.2.4 Know the significance of Hammurabi's Code. 


 California Standard 6.2.7 Understand the significance of Queen Hatshepsut and Ramses the Great. 


 California Standard 6.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush.