Ancient Egypt

History

• The Seventh-grade child has learned about the civilization of Ancient Egypt, including its geography, culture, and major achievements.
• They have gained an understanding of the social structure in Ancient Egypt, including the roles of pharaohs, priests, scribes, and farmers.
• They have learned about important historical figures from Ancient Egypt, such as Cleopatra and King Tutankhamun, and their contributions to the civilization.
• The child has also learned about the significance of the Nile River to the development of Ancient Egypt, including its role in agriculture and transportation.

To further develop their understanding of Ancient Egypt, the child can engage in creative activities such as creating a model of an Egyptian pyramid using clay or building blocks, writing and performing a skit about daily life in Ancient Egypt, or conducting research to learn more about a specific pharaoh and creating a presentation to share their findings with the class.

Book Recommendations

• The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder: A group of children create their own Egyptian-themed game and end up uncovering a real-life mystery.
• Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House #3) by Mary Pope Osborne: Join Jack and Annie as they travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pyramids.
• Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw: Set in Ancient Egypt, this historical fiction follows Mara, a slave girl, as she becomes involved in a dangerous plot against the pharaoh.