Objective

By the end of this lesson, Louie will have a fun understanding of Ancient Egypt and its amazing pyramids!

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, colored pencils, ruler, and a computer or tablet for research.

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a clear workspace and are ready to have some fun!

Activities

• Create Your Own Pyramid: Use the ruler and colored pencils to design your very own pyramid on the paper.

• Research Time: Look up interesting facts about Ancient Egypt and pyramids on the computer or tablet.

• Pyramid Puzzle: Cut out triangles from paper and try to assemble them into a pyramid shape.

Talking Points

• "Ancient Egypt was a civilization that existed thousands of years ago."

• "The Egyptians built huge structures called pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs."

• "The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most famous pyramids and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."

• "The pyramids were built using huge blocks of stone and it took many workers to construct them."

• "The Egyptians believed in an afterlife and the pyramids were meant to protect and guide the pharaohs in the afterlife."