Art of Egypt Activities

This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they think critically...

Young archaeologists have an opportunity to learn about ancient Egypt courtesy of the materials in a resource that prepares classes for a visit to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. After examining information about the Predynastic Period,...

Have you ever listened to a song that had a deeper political meaning to it? Every examined a work of art with layers of meaning? Pupils analyze the drawings of Arthur Szyk. They research the deeper meaning of several artistic cartoons...

Middle schoolers investigate the process of making paper like the Ancient Egyptians did with papyrus. They compare and contrast the making of different types of paper and create a document from recycling paper. Students write out the...

Here is a good cross-curricular lesson requiring middle schoolers to read about Egypt and determine main ideas, make connections, check understanding, draw inferences, and ask clarifying questions. It includes activities like an online...

Students study the art of Ancient Egypt from the Boston Museum and complete several activities to analyze the art and its content. In this art analysis lesson, students read background information about Ancient Egypt art and the...

This incredible resource for social studies teachers includes materials to support a dynamic 10-day unit on Ancient Egypt, from basic geographic features and culture to mummification, hieroglyphics, and art and architecture.

Students gain an understanding of Ancient Egyptian's physical make up and appreciate the importance of the Rosetta stone because it unlocked the secret of the Ancient Egyptian writing system. They also get to play an Egyptian board game.

Seventh graders do a scavenger hunt in order to investigate Ancient Egypt.

Students study art pieces from Egypt's Pagan and Coptic sculptures. In this art analysis lesson, students read descriptions, background, analysis, and use viewing questions to study sculptures from Egypt's Pagan and Coptic beliefs....