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The Grade 5 Heritage and Citizenship area of study focuses on Early Civilizations.
At this website, you will find the basis for a complete unit of student filled with all kinds of integration activities and just a flat-out terrific hands-on activity.
The premise is a very simple question. "What would an Egyptian Pyramid cost to build today?"
In the activity, the students read the online invitation to bid, they read the specifications for their proposal in terms of the cost, the dimensions, and many other calculations that are required. They then go to work and submit their proposal to land the job for their group. The project also requires the submission of a scale model and a formal presentation to outline the important points of their proposal.
Of course, you'll need all kinds of references for just how to submit a quote and details about just how and what a pyramid construction project is all about. All of this is laid out in the form of Internet links to appropriate websites. Students would follow the links as they complete their research.
The project looks extremely motivating and would certainly be exciting for your students. If your Grade 5 studies take you to the pyramids, this site is definitely worth a visit and consideration.
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