Ancient History · c. 3200–30 BCE

Ancient Egypt

Study 3,000 years of history, learn why the pyramids were built, mummify an apple, and track a fictional plot of land through the rise and fall of dynasties.

Grades 6–10

What They'll Explore

3,000+ years of Egyptian history, from the early kings to Cleopatra and the Roman conquest
Why the pyramids were built, and how they were constructed
Egyptian culture surrounding death, mummification, and the gods
Primary sources, examined and interpreted firsthand
A significant person, place, or topic of their choosing, researched in depth

What's Included

Student Workbook

Sample Free

Written directly to the student — guides them through daily reading and activities with minimal parent involvement.

Required Text

Ancient Egypt: The Definitive Visual Guide — 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs, from the early kings to Cleopatra.

Reading Choices

Pick one historical fiction title from a curated list at several reading levels.

Hands-On Activities

Create Egyptian art, mummify an apple, and build a fictional plot of land that evolves across the centuries.

Who It's For

Grade Range

Written for 6th–10th grade students ready to work with primary sources and longer nonfiction.

Pace

Approximately 18 days of self-guided study, following the Definitive Visual Guide's structure.

Best Fit

Students who enjoy historical fiction and are ready to research a topic in depth on their own.

How It Works

Read from Ancient Egypt: The Definitive Visual Guide, following the daily worksheet directions.
Choose a historical fiction title and a nonfiction book to read alongside the unit.
Add to a fictional plot of land, imagining a way of life for its people as Egypt changes over time.
Choose a topic — Cleopatra, mummification, pyramids, and more — and research it in depth.

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