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Egypt's Greatest Leaders
Young scholars study about seven of Egypt's most famous pharaohs. They discuss leadership styles and draw conclusions about the success of each of these pharaohs. They, in groups, create a project about a pharaoh they studied.
Describing Egypt
Sennedjem - (19th Dynasty)
Who was Sennedjem and how does he relate to ancient Egypt? The resource describes the artisan's life as well as the village in which he lived, called Set Ma'at. Learners view where the people who built the tombs for powerful Egyptians...
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Egyptian Fact Pyramids
Students investigate the concepts associated with the ancient civilization of Egypt. They conduct research using a variety of resources and list the facts that are included as part of a creative project. The facts are drawn on a model of...
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Scavenger Hunt for Ancient Egypt
Seventh graders do a scavenger hunt in order to investigate Ancient Egypt.
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Working 9 to 5 in Ancient Egypt
Students create a pyramid diagram that reflects the social order in ancient Egypt and compare the ancient social order with the social order in our world today.
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The Cultural Geography of Egypt
Students describe Egypt's historical, cultural and recreational sites and activities. They explain Egyptian customs and conduct; and apply what they have learned to create a travel brochure about Egypt.
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The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution
Students research the parallel development and complexity of writing and civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. In this ancient Mesopotamia lesson, students analyze the Cuneiform writing system in ancient Mesopotamia and how the...
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The Father of History Looks at Egypt
For this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the civilization and examine a map of the region. Students outline the information that they read.
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Comparing and Contrasting Three Civilizations
Sixth graders compare and contrast ancient civilizations. For this research skills lesson, 6th graders use SMART Board programs to compare and contrast the economies, cultures, and geography of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India.
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Ancient Egypt Group Creative Writing
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, learners collaborate in a group to complete a writing assignment. The directions say that students have 25 minutes to use the 12 words in the boxes in a story or essay about ancient Egypt.
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Ancient Egypt Cryptogram
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students unscramble 9 words pertaining to Egyptian history. Students use the numbered boxes to decode a secret answer to a riddle. There is no word bank.
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The History of Ancient Egypt Timeline
In this social studies worksheet, young scholars create a timeline of the ancient civilization of Egypt. They use the example in the graphic organizer for the rest of the activity.
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Egypt: Old Stuff a New Way
Tenth graders explore ancient Egypt. In this visual arts lesson, 10th graders create a life-size ancient Egyptian. Students conduct research in order to build an historically accurate representation of the Egyptian.
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ANCIENT EGYPT PYRAMID GAME
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to the study of Egypt and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Ancient Egypt
In this social studies worksheet, and the words are used to describe Ancient Egypt and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Ancient Egypt Acrostic Poem
In this acrostic poem learning exercise, students read an example of an acrostic poem. Students then write their own acrostic poems using the letters ANCIENT EGYPT.
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Ancient Egypt Word Search Worksheet
In this ancient Egypt vocabulary worksheet, learners locate and mark the 14 names and terms listed in the word bank within the word search puzzle.
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The Ancient Civilization of Kush
In this ancient civilizations worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 5 short answer questions about Kush after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Legacy Of The Roman Empire
Learners explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Learners compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that...
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This Just in! Nile Network News Update
Have your young reporters research contributions of the ancient Egyptians, draft scripts, and broadcast their stories live on the Nile Network News. Depending on class size and age, topics may be brainstormed or assigned. The detailed...
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Where's My Mummy: Preservation Techniques
To observe preservation techniques firsthand, learners dry a flower in sand and compare cucumber slices soaked in salt water for a week with slices left out to dry in the open air. Video resources (not attached) include one about mummies...
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King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder?
Students complete a WebQuest in which they research ancient Egypt and King Tutankhamun. They determine the difference between historical fact and interpretation before using their research to develop an essay or PowerPoint.
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Ancient Times
Students create a mural depicting modern life. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students view images of wall painting from ancient civilizations showing aspects of their daily life. Students discuss the ways our life today is...
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Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.