Grade 6 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 7, Lesson 3

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
A Message of Ancient Days

Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 7, Lesson 3: The New Kingdom (pp. 199-203)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Culture The New Kingdom period was one of growth, wealth, and artistic accomplishment for the Egyptian civilization.

Review the dates of the New Kingdom time period, and place it in context with the other Egyptian kingdoms, the Babylonians, Jews, and Assyrians. Present and compare the reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, especially in terms of domestic and foreign policy. Discuss their goals and achievements and the impact of each on Egypt.

Review the important achievements made during the New Kingdom in the areas of calendar-keeping, medicine, and the arts. Be sure students understand that Egyptian tomb art served a function beyond decoration.

Lesson Outline
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Check for Understanding

Have students write newspaper articles praising either Hatshepsut for her contributions to increased Egyptian prosperity or Thutmose III for making Egypt a wealthy, feared power.
Have each student make three drawings showing his or her understanding of Egypt's size and shape during the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. When finished have each student check their maps with the map on page 200, and make any necessary corrections.

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