EGYPTIAN
MYSTERIES
INTRODUCTION
Scooby-Doo and the gang have just uncovered a new mystery! A thief has robbed an
ancient Egyptian pyramid and awaken the pharaoh form the afterlife. Their mission was to figure
out who the thief was, find him and return the stolen artifacts to the tomb but, Daphne, Fred,
and Velma have all come down with the flu. Scooby and Shaggy need your help to solve this
mystery so the pharaoh can return to the afterlife before it’s to late.
THE TASK
Scooby and Shaggy want you to help them explore the ancient Egyptian pyramids on the World
Wide Web. To get more done we will need to split into groups. Each group can research a
different archeological site. After all the groups have finished researching they can present what they
found to the rest of the class. You will need to keep a journal of you discoveries and any clues you
find that will help Scooby and Shaggy solve this mystery.
RESOURSES
USELFUL WEBSITES:
The building of a great pyramid
PROCEDURE
As a group, your job is to research and explore the archeological site that has been assigned to you.
Before you begin make sure to read all the instructions first so you’ll know what to look for. As you
begin your expedition, you will need to do 2 things:
1. Keep a journal to record the answers to the following questions. They will help guide you
as your research:
a. What might the thief have stolen? In other words, what is in the pyramid worth stealing?
b. Why were these things placed in the pyramid? What was there purpose?
c. What are most pyramids made for?
d. How did they prepare the pharaoh for the afterlife?
e. Explain mummification.
2. Prepare a data spreadsheet listing your discoveries. Make sure to include the following:
a. The name of your archeological site
b. Where it is located
c. Date it was built
d. Who or what it was built for
e. Three interesting or odd facts about your site
f. Find a picture of your site
EVALUATION
Each student will receive an independent evaluation as well as a group evaluation grade.
You will be evaluated independently on your personal contribution to the group assignment
and as well as your ability to use the website links to help answer questions. Your group
evaluation grade will consist of how well your group worked together and if you completed
the assignment on time.
CONCLUSION
The web quest you just finished was designed to familiarize you with working online.
It also worked to provide you with a more insightful look at the Egyptian pyramids.
Scooby-Doo and Shaggy appreciate your help!