Ancient Egyptian Homes vs. Today's Homes
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Ancient Egyptian Homes vs. Today's Homes
Comparing life then and now A journey through time and architecture
Ancient Egyptian Homes: What Were They Like?
Made from mud bricks and palm wood Flat roofs for sleeping under stars Small windows to keep out heat Courtyards in the center for cooking
Modern American Homes: How We Live Today
Built with wood, concrete, and steel Slanted roofs to shed rain and snow Large windows for light and views Separate rooms for different activities
Side-by-Side Comparison
{"left":"Ancient Egyptian homes were made of mud bricks\nModern homes use wood, steel, and concrete\nEgyptians had flat roofs for sleeping outside\nWe have slanted roofs to protect from weather","right":"Small windows kept out desert heat\nLarge windows let in light and fresh air\nCourtyards were the center of family life\nWe have separate rooms for different activities"}
Design Your Own Home!
Draw a house using ideas from both time periods Include: Windows, roof style, building materials Think about: What climate will it be in? Share your design with a partner
What Have We Learned?
Why did ancient Egyptians use mud bricks? How do modern homes protect us from weather? What would you like best about each type of home? How might homes change in the future?