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The Ancient Egyptians buried their Pharaohs in large pyramids, such as the
ones at Giza. Buried with the Pharaoh in the tomb were many treasures made
of things such as gold and precious stones. These treasures were buried
with the Pharaoh to go with him/her on their journey to the afterlife. The
pyramids stood out across the desert like a 'shining beacon' advertising
the tomb of a Pharaoh full of treasures. Therefore the pyramids attracted
many 'grave robbers" who looted the tombs of their treasures. The grave
robbing became a concern to the Pharaohs who did not want their tombs raided
after their death. A solution to this problem was needed.
You are a member or the "Pharaoh Protection Society". It is 1600BC and you
have been asked to find an alternative to burying the Pharaohs in the
pyramids to try to protect them from grave robbers.
Complete the Problem and Solution
Chart by following the steps below:
- Identify the problem.
- Come up with 3 possible solutions or forms of action to solve the
problem.
- For each possible solution, describe a possible consequence or effect or
outcome of that solution.
- Decide which of your solutions you think is the best way to solve the
problem and describe why.
Student Exemplars: The Problem of the Grave Robbers
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under contract to the Ministry of Education.
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