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Egyptian Weather Lesson
Young scholars chart temperatures in Egypt on spreadsheet to determine how weather conditions affect lifestyles.
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The Growth of River Civilizations
In this social studies worksheet, learners are directed to conduct Internet research at a specified site. Learners answer 4 essay questions about river civilizations in ancient Egypt.
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Play the Game of Senet
Sixth graders examine the ancient Egyptian game of Senet. They read a handout, research ancient games, and construct and play their own Senet game board using originally created game pieces.
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Explaining a Legend
Students explain the place of the legend of Herakles in ancient Greek life and compare ancient and modern legends in an essay.
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Nasco Color Sculpt Mask Making
Students study the various masks made in African, Japanese, and Ancient Egyptian cultures and discuss the funtion of these masks in each society. They create a mask from one of these cultures using a molding technique.
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest
Students determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Students then discuss when and how the expansions...
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Exodus: History Writ Large
Middle schoolers examine the history of the Exodus and life of Moses. In this Exodus lesson, students watch "Exodus: History Writ Large", research the life of Moses, and author books that depict scenes from Mose's life.
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Empires of Early Africa
Ninth graders examine the Nile's role in the birth and growth of Egyptian civilization. In this World History instructional activity, 9th graders explore how archaeologists have learned about life in Ancient cities. Students present a...
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The Human Form, Egyptian Style
High schoolers analyze traditional ancient Egyptian depictions of the human body.
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The Middle East: Land of Contrasts
Students explore the ancient city of Petra. In this Middle East lesson plan, students watch "The Royal Tour of Jordan," and then discuss the history of Petra. Students conduct research on selected sites in the city and use their findings...
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Women Monarchs And Heads Of State
Young scholars explore the rule of women throughout history. In this world history lesson, students participate in a panel discussion which requires them to share the strengths and weaknesses of selected women rulers.
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Archaeologists Reveal King Tut's Mummy
Students look at pictures of a sarcophagus, then read a news article about King Tut's mummy. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion, pictures, and a vocabulary activity, then students...
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"Hi" in Hieroglyphics
Students locate Egypt on a world map. They discover the use of the ancient writing system of hieroglyphics. They practice writing their name and translating words to hieroglyphics
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The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria
Students read and research about Alexandria's Great Lighthouse. In this Greek architecture lesson, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Students research lighthouses online and write a report.
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Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts Part III
Students explore the world of the ancient Egyptians through the discovery of the Rosetta stone, the ancient tablet that unlocked the meaning of the hieroglyphs for modern scholars.
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Prayers for Paankhenamun
Learners find out about key attributes, characteristics, and roles of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses by writing a letter or a poem asking them to welcome an Egyptian to the afterlife.
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Chapter 9: A Surprising Day and A Little Bit About China
Fifth graders complete activities with Chapter 9 of the book The Fastest Pig in the West by Randi Hacker. In this literature lesson, 5th graders discuss the concept of saving face and how it affects the main character's decisions....
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Egyptian Inspiration Web
Learners conduct Internet research to discover information about scientific, technological, cultural and intellectual achievements in Egypt, along with Egyptian family life. Students create Inspiration webs of their findings.
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Form, Story, and Function: Then and Now
Students compare the function and decoration of everyday objects from ancient Greece and today's world. They complete a chart imbedded in this lesson plan that enables them to compare today's objects to objects of the past.
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Women's Rights Ancient Egypt and the United States
Students explore the rights of women in the United States and ancient Egypt. Comparisons between the two eras and countries are made as the wealth, business, marriages, court cases, divorces, and employment of women are probed.
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Let My People Go: An Instant Lesson on World Slavery
Students study historical facts about slavery and investigate slavery in the world today. They study the holiday of Passover and about organizations that help enslaved people in the world.
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Design an Egyptian Playground
Students are broken up into four groups. Each group will use their knowledge about Egypt to originate a playground for Egyptian children. This will involve brainstorming ideas on paper, building a prototype with Legos or other material,...
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Exploring & Creating Mythology
Pupils read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own creation...
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Prayers for Paankhenamun
Students use the internet to research one of six Egyptian gods and goddesses of the afterlife. They focus on physical attributes, symbols associated with and the role played by that deity into the afterlife. They write a letter to their...