Ancient Egypt: what stayed the same across 3,000 years?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on previous units where pupils encountered artefacts and archaeologists, such as units on the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. This unit prepares pupils for following year 3 units on early civilisations such as the Indus, Sumer and the Shang dynasty in China. It also prepares pupils for year 4 units on Alexander the Great and ancient Rome, where stories of trade with and conquest of, Egypt, are told. It also prepares them for many year 5 and 6 themes about cities, farming, war and peace.
Prior knowledge requirements
- An awareness of artifacts and archaeologists.
- An awareness of distinctive ancient cultures as introduced in 'Bronze and Iron Age Britain and Ireland: how did life change during this time?'
- Stories from EYFS and KS1 Religious Education about gods and goddesses.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on previous units where pupils encountered artefacts and archaeologists, such as units on the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. This unit prepares pupils for following year 3 units on early civilisations such as the Indus, Sumer and the Shang dynasty in China. It also prepares pupils for year 4 units on Alexander the Great and ancient Rome, where stories of trade with and conquest of, Egypt, are told. It also prepares them for many year 5 and 6 themes about cities, farming, war and peace.
Prior knowledge requirements
- An awareness of artifacts and archaeologists.
- An awareness of distinctive ancient cultures as introduced in 'Bronze and Iron Age Britain and Ireland: how did life change during this time?'
- Stories from EYFS and KS1 Religious Education about gods and goddesses.
Ancient Egypt: what stayed the same across 3,000 years?
This unit evaluates the degree of change and continuity over 3,000 years. It also introduces pupils to the key features of ancient Egyptian civilisation, such as its location, religion, writing, burial practices and rulers.
6 lessons in unit
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