Guidelines for Your Research Project on

KING TUT’S DEATH MASK This assignment is designed to help you become familiar with important historical artifacts,

architecture, and technological achievements. You will research and construct a presentation for

the class. The medium of the presentation is your choice, but subject to Mr. Gulle’s approval. In

the past, students have done homemade educational films, costumed in-class skits, puppet shows,

songs, scale models, and many other kinds of presentations. Be creative. Use your natural talent

as a means of educating your classmates and yourself. Remember: If You Can Do It, You Can Do

It!

Your finished product should conclusively demonstrate that you have an understanding of the

following:

Purpose and Uses o What was King Tut’s death mask? What was it used for?

Description o What is it made of?

o What are its dimensions, including its weight?

o Include illustrations

How is the Death Mask representative of Ancient Egyptian culture and values? o The snake and bird above the king’s eyes

o The false beard

Today o Where is King Tut’s Death Mask today?

o Recently the beard broke off of the mask. What happened?

Anything else you want to share!

In addition, be prepared to prove that you utilized at least three of the following Danville Diploma Skills during your research and/or your presentation:

Perseverance Critical Thinking Effective Communication

Taking Initiative Problem Solving Accurate Research

Creativity Teamwork Making Inferences from Data

Leadership Time Management

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You do not meet the requirements for at least a Level-2 score

SCORING GUIDE: Did you return your original scoring guide to Mr. Gulle before your presentation began? (+2 points)

VOLUNTEER BONUS: Did you volunteer to present? (+3 points)

CREATIVE BONUS: Did you create an original work (such as a scripted video, a recreated artifact, etc.)? (+5 points)

Your Score: