You will need to follow these steps in order to complete your task appropriately. Notvenos will help you understand...

Step1. First you'll be assigned to a team of four students. Each of you must then choose one of these roles:

• Architect/Designer
• Contractor/Foreman
• Merchant/Supplier
• Historian/Secretary

"This will be your role for the duration of the quest, and you should become an "expert" in your field. You will present your opinions to the group during discussion, therefore preparation and research is a must."

Step 2. Now that you have chosen the role that you will play, it is time for you to research your area in order to become an "expert."

"It's time for you to learn. I have provided below a few resources that I'm sure you will find helpful. The first few are basic history and knowledge about Egypt, which you should all know already, being the good citizens that you are. After exploring these pages, it will be time to become an "expert." Explore the link pages for your role that I have provided... You may want to search for other sites and information to supplement these. Don't forget to check out the others sites too, it may be helpful for you to know about others roles as well. Besides you may find information relevant to your role in on other pages. Sometimes I feel like I'm doing all the work for you."

Background Sources:

The Pyramids and Temple of Gizeh

Ancient Egypt Site

The Upuat Project

CNN Destinations "the pyramids of egypt"

NOVA Online Adventure "Pyramids"

Pyramids

Egypt World

Individual Sources:

Architect/Designer

How Did They Build The Pyramids?

Inside the Pyramids

Click-It Egypt Map

Contractor/Foreman

Construction Methods

Building the Pyramids

Merchant/Supplier

Ancient Egyptian Quarrying

Synthetic Stone

Origins of the Materials

Historian/Secretary

History Site - Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian Culture Exhibit

Step 3. Now that you are experts it is time to start the planning. The group will now begin the discussion and decision making process. This will have to be broken down into different parts and done in a specific order. The following process should be followed in the discussion.

• The expert that is in charge of the discussion should begin giving background, suggestions, and ideas as to what they beleive to be the best options.
• After the expert finishes the group should take turns strating with the person to the experts right and each member should voice their opinions and ideas as to how their area effects the discussion.
• After everyone has spoken the team should come to a concensus as to what should be done. If there is none the group should vote. In the event that there is a tie the expert in charge of the discussion shall have two votes.

"Ok so you know what you are doing now right? WRONG! I took the luxury of outlining the topics you will have to discuss and have suggested an order to follow... But you four are rather stubborn and do like to do things your own way so... You don't have to follow my order exactly just make sure you discuss them all and let the expert lead the discussion.

 

• Who will the monument be built in honor of? - Historian/Secretary
• Where will the monument be built? - Architect/Designer
• What materials and labor types will be used? - Merchant/Supplier
• What will be the design of the monument? - Architect/Designer
• What process will be used to build it? - Contractor/Foreman

Oh yeah don't forget to write your journal page for each topic discussed about how you were involved and what input you gave. This is so we can decide who was working and who had the good ideas, and rid ourselves of the useless members."

Step 4. So you know what, where, when, how, and why you are building what you are building. Now it's time to put together your portfolio and presentation, that you will present to the Pharaoh.

"I have provided you with a few suggestions on what to keep in mind and discuss when developing each portion of your portfolio:"

Design/Blueprint

• Height, Width
• Interior Corridors
• Interior Tombs
• Entrances
• Hidden Rooms
• Astronomical Associations
• Exterior Entrance

Site Map

• Relation to Cairo (Home of Pharaoh)
• Relation to Rivers, Cities, Other Monuments
• Relation to Labor and Supplies
• Relation to Resources
• Site Layout (Are there other smaller monuments that will be built?)

Supply/Labor List

• Slave or Volunteer
• Positives and Negatives
• What type of stone?
• How far must the stone travel?
• Should you even use stone?

Procedure Plan

• What procedures should be used?
• How long will it take?
• What will have to be done?
• All Major Steps: Planning, Preparartion, Implimentation, Completion

History/Memorial Explination

• Who is this built in honor of?
• What is the history behind the choice?
• Give a brief history of Egypt

Step 5. It is time to present your final outcomes to the Pharaoh. Decide who will talk about what, but everyone must talk. You will only have about ten minutes so make your ideas clear and concise.

"Ok... I admit it you have done a pretty good job thus far, but honestly all the work in the world isn't gonna save you if the Pharaoh doesn't like your plan. Be convincing, i'll try to talk to him a little before your presentation to try to put him in a good mood, but the rest will be up too you. Please don't make him mad, I don't feel like dealing with the mess that he'll make of you!! Good Luck!!"