Title of Unit: Egypt Title of Lesson: Hatsheput, the Adventurous Lady Pharoah

Lesson Plan # 2 out of 5

1. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This social studies lesson is designed for 3rd grade students to learn about important figures in Egyptian history. Students will discuss the Lady Pharaoh. They will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the facts about Hatshepsut and Cleopatra. This lesson uses the reading passage Hatshepsut? by: Colleen Messina found on edHelper.com.

2. Target Population: 3rd Grade Students at all learning levels Whole group reading & discussions, independent answers to questions on worksheet.

3. Objectives: H1.3.3A Learn about current or past individuals around the world and discuss their contributions. H2.3.2 Explain how memorials help us to honor and remember people.

4. Procedure: 1. Opening: The class will watch the movie Female Pharaohs, and review basic facts about Hatshepsut and Cleopatra. Which was Egypts first female pharaoh? Which was one of Egypts last pharaohs? When did each woman rule? From what city did each queen rule? 2. Next, review how each woman rose to power: Hatshepsut: After the death of her father, Tuthmosis, Hatshepsut followed royal
custom and married her half brother, Tuthmosis II. When Tuthmosis II died, the throne passed to his son by a minor wife. Because the new pharaoh (Tuthmosis III) was very young, Hatshepsut became regent. Several years later, Hatshepsut declared herself "king" and began wearing the false beard and garments of a pharaoh. Cleopatra: Cleopatra came from the Greek Ptolemy family that had ruled Egypt for 300 years. Cleopatra's father died when she was 18 years old. To continue the dynasty she married her younger brother and they began a joint rule; however, they hated each other, and fighting broke out between them. The great Roman general, Julius Caesar, helped her take the throne. 3. Provide students with resources about each woman. Encourage them to research more details to add to the historical accuracy of their diary entry. Note that it is often impossible to know for sure what happened so long ago, and archaeologists and historians still debate a number of details of Hatshepsut's life. In addition, remind them that they are free to choose an event not mentioned in the video or in class discussion. The following Web sites may be helpful in their research:
EDEL 453 Spring 2012 Karen Powell- Instructor Submitted by: Kim Nahinu & Blanca Robles

Title of Unit: Egypt Title of Lesson: Hatsheput, the Adventurous Lady Pharoah

Lesson Plan # 2 out of 5

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The Queen Who Would be King (Hatshepsut)

http://www.bediz.com/hatshep/

Queens of Egypt: Hatshepsut

http://www.touregypt.net/magazine/mag02012001/magf1.htm http://www.touregypt.net/magazine/mag03012001/magf6.htm

Queens of Egypt: Voyage to the Land of Punt (Hatshepsut) Hatshepsut, Female Pharaoh of Egypt
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/k-q1.htm http://touregypt.net/historicalessays/hatshepsut.htm

The Woman Who Was King (Hatshepsut) Mysteries of Egypt: Hatshepsut

http://www.civilization.ca/civil/egypt/eghats1e.html

Cleopatra VII: Ptolemaic Dynasty

http://www.touregypt.net/cleopatr.htm

Queens of Egypt: Cleopatra

http://www.touregypt.net/magazine/mag04012001/magf4.htm

History of Alexandria: Cleopatra

http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/alexandria/History/cleo.html

4. Have students exchange diary entries with at least two other students who wrote about the same queen. 5. Discuss the activity as a class. Which events did students write about? Which events do they think were the most significant in the lives of each ruler? What people played important roles in their lives?

6. Assessment: The students will answer questions #1-4, and the writing assessment on the Hatshepsut, the Adventurous Lady Pharaoh? worksheet. 7. Reflection: Students need to be able to understand what a ruler is, and what type of power a ruler can, or could hold. I will have students write a list of five rules that they would make if they were a Pharaoh or ruler.

If students are not yet able to write, have them draw pictures of the Pharaoh share their pictures in small groups. This lesson might be to crammed into one day, and need more time to properly explore.
8. Materials: Female Pharoahs DVD, and DVD player Computer and internet access Pencils Hatshepsut, the Adventurous Lady Pharaoh(worksheet).

EDEL 453 Spring 2012

Karen Powell- Instructor

Submitted by: Kim Nahinu & Blanca Robles