Ancient Egypt Social Studies Activities for 7-Year-Olds (Grade 2) — Printable Worksheet & Hands-On Lessons

Instructions

Let's travel back in time to Ancient Egypt! Follow the directions for each activity to learn about pharaohs, pyramids, and more.

Part 1: Matching Fun!

Draw a line to match the word on the left with its meaning on the right.

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words from the word box to complete the sentences below.

1. Ancient Egyptians lived in a hot, sandy land called the _______________.

2. The long river that gave them water and good soil was the _______________ River.

3. They used a special picture writing called _______________.

4. Pyramids were giant _______________ built for the pharaohs.

Part 3: Pyramid Word Search

Find and circle the hidden words about Ancient Egypt. Words can go across or down.

E G Y P T L R B
C T O M B K S D
A P C I A O P F
T L D S N E L G
X K M H I K I W
Q I Z G L N G M
N G F B E R C V

Answer Key

Part 1: Matching Fun!

• Pharaoh → A king or queen of Ancient Egypt
• Pyramid → A huge stone tomb for a king
• Mummy → A body that is wrapped in cloth to preserve it
• Sphinx → A statue with a lion's body and a person's head

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. Ancient Egyptians lived in a hot, sandy land called the Desert.
2. The long river that gave them water and good soil was the Nile River.
3. They used a special picture writing called Hieroglyphics.
4. Pyramids were giant Tombs built for the pharaohs.

Part 3: Pyramid Word Search

Words are highlighted for clarity.

E G Y P T L R B
C T O M B K S D
A P C I A O P F
T L D S N E L G
X K M H I K I W
Q I Z G L N G M
N KING E R C V

• EGYPT: Row 1, Across
• TOMB: Row 2, Across
• CAT: Column 1, Down
• NILE: Column 5, Down
• KING: Row 7, Across