Pyramids Lesson Plans

Learners research the computers for facts on Ancient Egypt and have knowledge on primary and secondary sources. In this Ancient Egypt lesson plan, students research Gods, Pharaohs, pyramids, temples, trades, and more.

Students research what types of artifacts are studied by archeologists focusing on ancient Egypt and what those objects tell us about the people of that civilization. They construct a timeline and participate in several interactive online activities.

Students recognize why pyramids are important to different cultures. They explore the differences and similarities among Egyptian, Maya, and Aztec pyramids and illustrate these similarities and differences by developing a page for a magazine.

Sixth graders imagine and record what a pyramid they might create would be like. In this pyramid lesson, 6th graders construct the contents of their pyramid which would include a hieroglyphic of their name, drawing of the structure, example of a wall graphic and composition describing the contents of their pyramid. Students use the writing process to go from draft to final copy.

Students work in groups to research daily life in ancient Egypt. After researching topics such as food, housing, or religion, they present their information to the remainder of the class and write a journal entry from the view point of an ancient Egyptian.

Research ancient cultures with your class. They will read assigned text in class and utilize a map to identify the location of Egypt. Students complete many ancient Egypt activities including multiple choice questions, role-plays, and research assignments.

Students research and discuss the pyramids, temples and obelisk of Ancient Egypt. They work cooperatively to build a model pyramid.

Students identify and sort primary source photographs of contributions from ancient civilizations.  In this ancient civilizations lesson, students work in small groups to identify and discuss the contributions.  Students sort 53 photographs as coming from Egypt, Greece, China or Rome.

Students explore the history of ancient Egypt through research and Powerpoint presentations. They mummify a "chicken pharaoh," and write his/her life story.

Sixth graders complete a variety of activities surrounding the study of Egypt. They create a PowerPoint presentation on how the pyramids were built and cartouches with hieroglyphics out of plaster of Paris. They put on an Egyptian Festival for lower grades.