Key to... Ancient Egypt - Achievements of the Earliest Civilisations

Developed by history specialist Stuart Tiffany (Mr T Does History), this KS2 resource aligns with the National Curriculum and provides an engaging exploration of Ancient Egypt, focusing on its achievements, culture, and lasting legacy. This unit equips pupils with historical thinking skills and helps them understand key historical concepts while fostering curiosity about one of the world's most fascinating ancient civilisations.

Key Learning Areas:

Historical Concepts: Pupils will explore ideas such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity and difference, and significance, enabling them to make connections, analyse trends, and draw contrasts.

Topics Covered:

• First Civilisations: Understanding when and where the earliest civilisations emerged.
• Egyptian Achievements: Exploring their cultural and technological accomplishments.
• Egyptian Writing: Learning why Egyptian writing, including the Rosetta Stone, was a monumental achievement.
• Cultural Legacy: Examining Egypt’s monuments, including pyramids and tombs, and their historical significance.
• Daily Life and Society: Investigating the social structure of Ancient Egypt, from farmers to pharaohs.

Engaging Worksheets and Activities:

Pupils will enjoy a variety of interactive activities and worksheets, such as:

• River Nile Exploration: Learning how the Nile’s course shaped Egyptian civilisation and supported farming.
• Egyptian Calendar: Understanding the link between the flooding of the Nile, the Egyptian year, and farming tasks.
• Pyramid Building: Discovering how pyramids were constructed and aligned using astronomy.
• Tutankhamun's Tomb: Exploring the artefacts found in Tutankhamun's tomb and their historical significance.
• Social Structure: Comparing the lives of different groups in Egyptian society, from labourers to royalty.
• Comparing Civilisations: Drawing similarities and differences between Ancient Egypt and other historical periods.

Skills Development:

Through this resource, pupils will develop:

• Analytical Thinking: Identifying similarities between different historical periods.
• Historical Comparisons: Drawing contrasts between life in Ancient Egypt and the modern world.
• Evidence-Based Reasoning: Locating and using evidence to answer historical questions.
• Achievement Analysis: Understanding how key achievements improved lives and contributed to Egypt’s success.

What’s Included:

• Planning Leaflet: A detailed guide for structured lesson delivery.
• Worksheets and Activities: Fun and engaging materials tailored to KS2 pupils.
• Video Links: Curated multimedia resources to bring Ancient Egypt to life.
• Suggested Activities: Classroom exercises designed to deepen pupils' understanding and spark discussion.

This Ancient Egypt unit unlocks a captivating chapter of history, offering pupils a chance to explore the wonders of Egyptian culture, achievements, and legacy.

Purchase today to access the planning leaflet, worksheets, video links, and suggested activities, all designed to meet KS2 National Curriculum requirements!