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Investigating Pyramids
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  1. Pyramid of Facts
    Using only books and encyclopedias in the library, students are to spend 15 - 20 minutes finding 4 facts each about pyramids that they can record in their book. Once back in class they are to create a Pyramid of Facts.
    Example of a Pyramid of Facts in the Classroom.

  2. PMI Chart on the Pyramids
    Students are to create a PMI chart on the Pyramids. They will need to use a variety of Web sites on pyramids.

  3. Postcard from the Pyramids
    Use the information from the PMI chart to complete the Pyramid Postcard on A5 size paper.

  4. The Pyramid of Khufu
    Students are to read the information about Khufu's pyramid and look at the photos taken of the pyramid. Draw up 2 columns, "My impressions of the outside of the pyramid" and "My impressions of the inside of the pyramid". Record their impressions under each column. What evidence can they see that the pyramids have been altered over time?



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