Ancient Egyptians in primary

Whole lessons, worksheets, display materials and art activities for primary children learning about the ancient Egyptians

Tes Resources Team

Resources for teaching about Tutankhamun and Ancient Egypt for primary pupils

Hand-picked resources to support primary-aged pupils discover more about Ancient Egypt

Learning about the ancient Egyptians is usually one of the most memorable and exciting topics for primary children. From investigation into the discovery and lives of Egyptian pharaohs to exploring ancient religious practices and traditions such as mummification and Egyptian Gods of worship, there's so much to satisfy enquiring minds.

If you're looking for a fascinating project to engage children, this hand-picked collection of resources is perfect for young historians.

Exploring Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians
KS2History

Ancient Egyptians

£10.00
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A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Ancient Egypt topic. **What you get:** > 10 lesson Powerpoint files > 10 detailed lesson plans > Teachers' notes, including curriculum coverage > Pupil activity sheets for all lessons **About the Unit** The ten session...
Ancient Egypt song about Tutankhamun
DonnaJMinto

Ancient Egypt song about Tutankhamun

FREE
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"Hootin' Rootin' Tutankhamun" is written in the style of a Hoe Down. The introductory notes can be played on the open strings of a violin or on a glockenspiel. It's a sample song from a set of ten songs on the theme of "Ancient Egypt". The complete set is available from here on ...
Ancient Egypt instructions for mummification
ellieteacher

Ancient Egypt instructions for mummification

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Here are some detailed instructions, with pictures, to show how the Ancient Egyptians would have mummified a body. PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK!Use to help explain this process to children. You can chop up the instructions without numbers on and they can re order them. Pretend they are embalmers and do so...
My Cartouche - Egyptian Writing
baamoooinkwoof

My Cartouche - Egyptian Writing

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Using the hieroglyphic alphabet, children write their name in the cartouche. As an extension, children can then use the hieroglyphic alphabet to write something else of their own choosing.
Ancient Egypt - Papyrus
PrimaryTopicShop

Ancient Egypt - Papyrus

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This free lesson covers the papyrus plant, uses of papyrus, papyrus paper, and making papyrus paper. There is a reading response activity and a making papyrus activity. This lesson is being offered free for as a sample of the Ancient Egypt bundle, but it can be used alone as a lesson. If you like th...
Ancient Egyptian God Fact File
Paul Flintham

Ancient Egyptian God Fact File

FREE
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Simple fact file for children to complete about their chosen god. After research the children will need to draw an illustration of their chosen god, write the god's name in both English and hieroglyphs in a cartouche. Explain what their chosen god was 'god of' and any other interesting facts about ...
Make Your Own Canopic Jars
lcallard21

Make Your Own Canopic Jars

FREE
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When Egyptians prepared their famous mummies, the main organs were removed and stored in canopic jars. Each had their own god to guard the contents. With these easy-to-use templates, have fun creating your very own canopic jars! They're also suitable for storing non-organic matter, like hair ...
Ancient Egypt Timeline
ZiggleLearning

Ancient Egypt Timeline

£2.00
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This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to put the events of Ancient Egypt in order, so that they can see how one of the great civilisations began, flourished, declined, and eventually ended. This activity meets the following learning objectives: * develop an understanding of w...
Ancient Egyptians Interactive Quiz
Glenn Carter

Ancient Egyptians Interactive Quiz

FREE
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50 questions based around the Ancient Egyptians where up to 5 teams can play and keep track of their scores within the quiz. Questions can be generated randomly or you can move through them in sequence. Clicking/tapping on the name of the team will play a sound effect and give them 10 points. The f...
The River Nile Ancient Egypt
hollyjack1

The River Nile Ancient Egypt

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The River Nile power point and printable activities for children aged 7 - 11 years. Are you learning about Ancient Egypt? Then this could be what you are looking for. Children will learn how important the River Nile was to the survival of Ancient Egyptians. Students can then use what they have learn...
Ancient Egypt Escape Room Activity
CreativePrimaryLit

Ancient Egypt Escape Room Activity

£3.95
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An Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. ...

Displays and visual aids

Egyptian Social Pyramid
akathryn27

Egyptian Social Pyramid

FREE
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A simple and colourful Egyptian Social Pyramid explaining each level and their roles. Perfect for your Egyptian topic or display board.
Ancient Egypt Display
hoppytimes

Ancient Egypt Display

£3.50
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Ancient Egypt Display pack. Contains everything you need to decorate your display board for this popular topic. 44 pages in .pdf format (the display posters are NOT editable but do contact me if you want something adding or changing). Page 1 front page, display example Pages 2-18 key ...
Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Posters
Martin and Sally Goulden

Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Posters

FREE
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**Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Posters** 8 posters of the following Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses on .pdf: Ra Thoth Isis Anubis Horus Hathor Set Khnum Printable at any size up to A3. Includes a link to a purchasable item in my shop where you or your children can make their own Ancient Eg...
Ancient Egypt Map
clickandteach

Ancient Egypt Map

FREE
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A set of 3 different Ancient Egyptian maps. - Normal Map - Map with no red dots - Blank Map If you liked this resource, please give my facebook page (where there are many exclusive to facebook resources) a like. https://www.facebook.com/clickandteachresources If you want an activity for this map,...