History

Y6 History

Key Stage 2

Year 6

Y3 History

Year 3

Y5 History

Year 5

Y4 History

Year 4

Ancient Egypt

In this lesson, we will learn about the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of Egypt and the pharaohs who ruled.

Who ruled Ancient Egypt?

In this lesson, we will learn about the different groups of people living in Ancient Egypt and the types of roles they had.

What was Ancient Egyptian society like?

In this lesson, we will learn about how important the River Nile was and how it provided the Ancient Egyptians with everything they needed for daily life.

Why was the River Nile important to the Ancient Egyptians?

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Ancient Egyptians used the River Nile for the majority of their travel and to trade with other countries.

How did the Ancient Egyptians travel and trade?

In this lesson, we will learn about the Giza pyramids and the pharaohs that built them.

Why did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?

In this lesson, we will learn about the workers from Deir el-Medina that built the pyramids.

Who were the pyramid builders?

In this lesson, we will learn about the gods and goddesses that the Ancient Egyptians worshipped and how they were important to the Ancient Egyptians.

What did the Ancient Egyptians believe in?

In this lesson, we will learn about the afterlife and the process of mummification.

Where did the Ancient Egyptians believe they would go after death?

In this lesson, we will learn about the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and the incredible artefacts uncovered.

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb an important discovery?

In this lesson, we will learn about how archaeologists are still uncovering artefacts from the Ancient Egyptian civilisation and what they tell us about their way of life.

Key Stage 2, History, Ancient Egypt

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