Excavate! Egypt 2.1

Learn about Egyptian history in a unique manner with Excavate! Egypt, an immersive social studies game designed for world history students. Utilize archaeological thinking to apply skills of inquiry and evaluation of evidence to explore aspects of Egyptian daily life not typically covered in textbooks. Through excavating and analyzing four significant locations in the game, players will:

• Explore the significance of mummification in the Valley of the Kings
• Gain a fresh perspective on the temple at Karnak
• Distinguish the roles of men, women, and children in ancient Egypt
• Piece together the daily lives of the Pyramid workers in Giza
• Describe the lifestyle and roles of scribes and students at the library in Alexandria
• Explain the rule and symbols of the Pharaohs

"The quality of information and methodology behind the questions is stronger than any educational game I've ever played." - K-12 Director of Technology, MD

Players have the freedom to explore the sites in any order with progress recorded in journals that log collected artifacts, field notes, and achievements. Throughout the game, players analyze and make connections, deducing facts about each area layer by layer and artifact by artifact. At each location, players interpret how artifacts were used through a series of analysis questions and reports, requiring them to consider historical context. Ultimately, each site comes to life as artifacts populate a historically accurate depiction of Egyptian life.

Features:

• Engage with everyday objects absent from textbooks
• Utilize archaeology to develop historical understanding
• View artifacts within the context of the ancient world
• Designed with input from Social Studies teachers
• Historically Accurate, C3 Skills-Based learning
• Includes Free Teacher Guides, Lesson Plans, and Extension Activities
• Track Student Progress
• Bundled options available for a comprehensive curriculum solution

Customer Reviews:

"Excellent illustrations and collection of source material. I could see using this as a resource for a project. Good Collections of terms and other historical objects." - 7th Grade Social Studies, MD

"I LOVED the analysis questions because it assisted kids in seeing the 'big' picture and making connections." - 5th Grade Social Studies, OH

Excavate! Series:

Built under consultation with social studies teachers, Excavate! utilizes overarching questions to guide student inquiry as they dig, analyze, report, and learn through object-based evaluation. Featuring highly detailed illustrations and artifacts for enhanced understanding, students interact with these objects to grasp life across varied social roles. Extensive resources within the game complement learning with comprehensive information on locations and artifacts alongside an interactive glossary. Educators have access to supporting materials like lesson plans and extension activities to seamlessly integrate Excavate! into any ancient history curriculum.

About Excavate!:

Excavate! forms part of a multi-game world history series encompassing ancient civilizations including Rome, Greece, Egypt, Maya, Inca, among others. All Excavate social studies games offer accompanying lesson plans and extra activities on our website at no charge.