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Measuring Egypt: Using Scale measurements to determine the distance between two cities.

Steve Miller Kelly Nicholas Jamie Impson Capital College Preparatory Academy

Fall 2012

Washington, D.C.: Central Intelligence Agency, 1997

Using maps we can apply historical documents to math using measurement and ratios. Incorporating language arts and history activities allowed us to integrate this lesson across the curriculum.

Overview/ Materials/LOC Resources/Standards/ Procedures/Evaluation/Rubric/Handouts/Extension

Overview Back to Navigation Bar Objectives Students will:  Measure distances between cities on a map using a centimeter ruler and the string method.  Use the scale on the map to determine the distance measured between the cities.  Research the actual distance online using the websites provided to determine if your measured distance is accurate.  Write a narrative paragraph using appropriate transitions and conventions.  Research and analyze the effects of geography on ancient civilization. Recommended time frame Day 1 2 class periods (approximately 45 minutes) Day 2 1 class period (approximately 45 minutes) Grade level 6th--7th Curriculum fit Math, History Materials  Map of Egypt from Library of Congress website  Ruler Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University  String  Calculator  Scaling Egypt Worksheet  Computer with Internet Access  Notebook paper and pencil  Chart paper and markers  Rubrics Illinois Learning Standards/Common Core Back to Navigation Bar CCSS Math: Ratios and Proportional Relationships  Topic A Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems.  6.RP.A.1 Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.  6.RP.A.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.  6.RP.A.3d Use ratio reasoning to convert measurement units; manipulate and transform units appropriately when multiplying and dividing quantities. Geometry  Topic A Draw construct, and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them.  7.G.A.1 Solve problem involving scale drawings of geometric figures, including computing actual lengths and areas from a scale drawing and reproducing a scale drawing at a different scale.

CCSS ELA--Literacy: Writing  W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.  W.6.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.  W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of

Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. Reading Literacy in History/Social Studies  RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.  RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. Procedures Back to Navigation Bar Math- Day 1  Discuss with students the difference between a flying distance and a driving distance.  Remind students what a scale drawing is.  Measure the flying distance between Cairo and Luxor in centimeters.  Using the scale on the map, determine the flying distance between Cairo and Luxor in kilometers.  Discuss with students possible ways to determine the driving distance along the Nile River.  Students will use a string to trace the path of the Nile River from Cairo to Luxor then measure in centimeters how long the string was.  Using the scale on the map, determine the driving distance in kilometers.  Have students partner up to compare answers.  Have students research the actual flying and driving distances on the websites provided:  http://www.nilecruisers.com  http://www.distance-calculator.co.uk/world- distances-cairo-to-luxor.htm  http://www.gomapper.com/travel/what-is-the- driving-distance-from/luxor-to-cairo-al- qahirah.html  Determine if the scale was accurate from the research.

Language Arts- Day 1  Review use of transition words in narrative writing.  Show students how to use a compass rose.  Students will write a narrative paragraph telling

Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University about the time they cruised the Nile River. They will use map skills to describe direction and distance traveled.

History- Day 2  Have students read about the geography of ancient Egypt on the website provided.  Students will work in groups to make inferences about what effect geography and climate had on farming and civilization in ancient Egypt.  http://www.angelfire.com/nt/theology/06egypt.ht ml  Have students record their ideas on chart paper and present their findings to the rest of the class.

Evaluation Back to Navigation Bar Students will be evaluated according to the attached rubrics: Egypt Measurement Rubric and Writing Rubric

 Advanced: 90% and above  Proficient: 80% - 89%  Basic: 70% - 79%  Below: 69% and below Extension Back to Navigation Bar Math  Archeologists have discovered a new pyramid. Reports say that it is 208 km from Luxor, 183 km from Al Minya, and 300 km from Cairo. Locate this new discovery on your map. Language Arts/History  A real estate group is establishing a new development in ancient Egypt. Create an advertisement or commercial persuading settlers to choose to settle in this particular area.

Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University Primary Resource from the Library of Congress Back to Navigation Bar

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Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University Rubric Back to Navigation Bar

Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University Writing Rubric

Teaching with Primary Sources Illinois State University Handouts Back to Navigation Bar

Name: ______Date: ______

Scaling Egypt Measuring the distance from Cairo to Luxor Measure in Measure in Actual Measure Accurate or centimeters kilometers in km not?

Flying Distance

Driving Distance

Research Websites:

 http://www.nilecruisers.com  http://www.distance-calculator.co.uk/world-distances-cairo-to-luxor.htm  http://www.gomapper.com/travel/what-is-the-driving-distance-from/luxor-to-cairo- al-qahirah.html

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