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Ancient Egypt: Wonders!

Lesson Plan

Ancient Egypt Lesson Plan

Students will be able to identify 2-3 key terms related to Ancient Egypt (e.g., pyramid, pharaoh, Nile River) and verbally describe one fact about Ancient Egypt using simple sentences.

Understanding key historical civilizations helps us understand where we come from and how societies develop. This lesson will help students learn new words and understand a fascinating part of history while practicing basic English skills.

Audience

WIDA Level 1 English Language Learners (Elementary/Middle School)

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Visuals, repetition, simple vocabulary, and guided practice.

Materials

Ancient Egypt Slides, and Vocabulary Worksheet

Prep

Teacher Preparation

7 minutes

  • Review the Ancient Egypt Slides to familiarize yourself with the content and talking points.
  • Print or prepare to display the Vocabulary Worksheet.
  • Gather any additional physical visual aids (e.g., pictures of pyramids, pharaohs, Nile River, if available) to enhance understanding for ELLs.
  • Ensure technology for displaying slides is ready and tested.

Step 1

Warm-up & Introduction

3 minutes

  • Greet students warmly.
  • Display the first slide of the Ancient Egypt Slides (title slide).
  • Show a large picture of a pyramid (either on the slide or a physical one).
  • Ask: “What is this?” (Point to the pyramid). Encourage simple responses like “pyramid” or gestures.
  • Introduce the topic: “Today, we will learn about Ancient Egypt! It's a very old and interesting place.”

Step 2

Vocabulary & Visuals

7 minutes

  • Advance through the Ancient Egypt Slides, focusing on one key term per slide (Pyramid, Pharaoh, Nile River).
  • For each slide:
    • Point clearly to the image and say the word (e.g., “Pyramid”).
    • Have students repeat the word several times.
    • Use simple gestures or a very short, simple description (e.g., for pyramid: “Big, pointy building!”; for pharaoh: “King! Important person!”; for Nile River: “Long, long water!”).
  • Distribute the Vocabulary Worksheet.
  • Guide students to match the words to the pictures or trace the words on their worksheet as you review each term.

Step 3

Quick Check & Wrap-up

5 minutes

  • Display the review slide from the Ancient Egypt Slides.
  • Ask students to point to a pyramid, pharaoh, or the Nile River on the slides or on their Vocabulary Worksheet.
  • Ask simple questions like: “What is this?” (pointing to a pyramid) or “Who is this?” (pointing to a pharaoh).
  • Encourage students to respond with a single word, a phrase, or a simple sentence (e.g., “It’s a pyramid.”). Provide sentence frames if necessary (e.g., “This is a ___”).
  • Praise all participation and effort.
  • Conclude by saying: “Great job learning about Ancient Egypt!”
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Slide Deck

Ancient Egypt: Wonders!

Let's explore an amazing old civilization!

Welcome students. Display this title slide. Ask students if they know anything about Egypt or pyramids. Get them excited about learning about a new, old place!

Pyramid

A big, stone building.
A special house for kings.

Point to the image of the pyramid. Say the word 'Pyramid' clearly and slowly. Have students repeat. Explain it simply: 'It's a big, pointy building made of stone. Kings used it as a special house after they died.' Use hand gestures to show 'big' and 'pointy.'

Pharaoh

The king of Ancient Egypt.
A very important person!

Point to the image of the pharaoh. Say the word 'Pharaoh' clearly and slowly. Have students repeat. Explain: 'A pharaoh was like a king in Ancient Egypt. They were very powerful people.' You can make a crown gesture on your head.

Nile River

A very long river in Egypt.
Gives water for life!

Point to the image of the Nile River. Say 'Nile River' clearly and slowly. Have students repeat. Explain: 'The Nile is a very long river in Egypt. It gave water to the land for plants and to people for drinking. It was very important for life in Egypt.' You can make a long wavy motion with your arm.

Review: What did we learn?

What is a Pyramid?
Who was a Pharaoh?
What is the Nile River?

This is a review slide. Ask students questions like: 'What is this?' while pointing to a pyramid image. Encourage them to say 'Pyramid!' Do the same for 'Pharaoh' and 'Nile River.' Praise all attempts and correct gently if needed. You can also ask, 'What was a pharaoh?' (A king!).

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Worksheet

Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

Name: _________________________

Directions: Look at the pictures. Match the words to the pictures by drawing a line.

Words:

  • Pyramid
  • Pharaoh
  • Nile River

1. Pyramid

(Image of a pyramid)


2. Pharaoh

(Image of a pharaoh)


3. Nile River

(Image of the Nile River)


Directions: Trace the words.

Pyramid: P _ _ a _ _ d



Pharaoh: P _ a _ a _



Nile River: N _ l _ R _ v _ r





Directions: Draw one thing you remember about Ancient Egypt!













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