Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leaders

Stefany Shouman

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leaders

Ancient Egypt Greatest Leaders

This lesson will introduce students to the greatest leaders of Ancient Egypt. They will research and share their findings with their group. This lesson is important to understand the impact these leaders had on Egyptian society and history.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Materials

Poster boards, Markers, Internet access, Discussion: Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leaders, and Research Guide Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly discuss what students know about Ancient Egypt.
Introduce the objective: learning about Ancient Egypt’s greatest leaders.

Step 2

Research & Group Work

35 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Assign each group a leader from Ancient Egypt (e.g., Ramses II, Cleopatra, Hatshepsut).
Each group will use the internet to find key information about their assigned leader (e.g., accomplishments, reign, impact).
Groups will use the research guide worksheet to summarize their findings.

Step 3

Conclusion

5 mins

Summarize key takeaways from the group discussions.
Discuss how these leaders shaped the history of Egypt. Encourage students to reflect on the qualities of good leaders.

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Discussion

Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leaders

This discussion will help students deepen their understanding of the leaders they have researched and shared within their groups.

What were some of the key accomplishments of the leaders you researched?

Encourage students to mention specific achievements and their impact on Egypt.

How did these leaders contribute to the development and success of ancient Egyptian society?

Guide students to think about economic, cultural, and military contributions.

What qualities do you think made these individuals great leaders?

Prompt students to reflect on leadership qualities like vision, bravery, and wisdom.

Worksheet

Research Guide Worksheet

A worksheet to help students gather and organize information on Ancient Egypt's greatest leaders, focusing on key details and leadership qualities.

Leader's Name:

Write the name of the Ancient Egyptian leader your group is researching.

Time Period of Reign:

When did this leader rule Egypt?

Major Accomplishments:

What were the significant achievements of this leader?

Contribution to Egyptian Society:

How did this leader impact ancient Egyptian society in terms of economics, culture, and military?

Leadership Qualities:

What qualities made this leader effective? Think about vision, bravery, wisdom, etc.

Interesting Facts:

Include any other interesting facts or stories about this leader.