Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans
Pharaohs, Viziers,
Government Officials

For Teachers

Lesson Idea: One Of These Things Is Not Like Another, small group activity, contest, 1-2 class periods - Have each group create a list of all the things a pharaoh has that others in ancient Egypt do not. That includes what he carries, what he is wearing, where he lives, etc. Then have a contest, having each group read their list. Announce the winner of the group with the best list. Then have each group create a colorful and illustrated poster for display with a title (past names: Pharaoh Power, The Big Guy, The One and Only, The Deben Stops Here.) One year, one group listed NO BILLS. They thought for sure they had won, but pharaohs did pay for what they wanted, mostly in grain, but also in goods and in debens. So don't let them make their posters until the contest is over. Encourage them to add items from other groups that they might have missed, but only if they wish. The posters made a great classroom display. Some were displayed in the hallway on the way to my room, which was really great. That is coveted space in nearly every school. I made a top piece to put above the posters in the hallway that said: What did pharaohs have that other ancient Egyptians did not?

As well as books in the classroom, if you can plan some research time online for this lesson, here are some pharaoh games you might add to your list of recommended sites:

• Can you rearrange the King Tut puzzle? (interactive game)

• Find the Pharaoh's fragment game - interactive 

• Take the ancient Egyptian quiz - are you fit to rule as a pharaoh or are you a peasant?

• Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs for Kids (Donn) - research help

Lesson Plan & Activity: Ancient Egyptian Crowns (with free download, Artyfactory)

Egypt's Greatest Leaders, Famous Pharaohs, lesson plan and activity

The Queens of Ancient Egypt, lesson plan and activity

King Tut lesson plans

Pharaohs - 3 Kingdoms, lesson plans

Judgment Day: Inside this unit, roll play activity, lesson idea

Simulation, Bureaucracy in Ancient Egyptian Government, Tax System, Lesson Plan with activities (Manchester schools)

Pharaoh's Fun House (Donn)

Overviews & Units, Multiple Lesson Plans, includes lessons for pharaohs

For Kids

Pharaohs

Rameses II (cartoon PowerPoint for kids)

The Three Kingdoms

Government

Professions

Ancient Egypt for Kids

More Resources

Pharaohs Organizer Doc (Mrs. Van O' class)

Free Presentations for Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt Overviews -
Presentations in PowerPoint format

Free Games about Ancient Egypt

Interactive Quiz about Ancient Egypt (with answers)

Clipart for Ancient Egypt