Use the slideshow, teacher resources, and student worksheets in this social studies mini-lesson to give students a general overview of ancient Egypt. This mini-lesson can be taught as part of 1 or 2 45-minute class periods. The activities and exercises can be completed in class or given as take-home assignments. The lesson content is accessible and approachable for both social studies teachers and generalists, and includes background material for brush-up or pre-lecture preparation.
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Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the scribes of ancient Egypt. Remind them that scribes played an important role in ancient Egyptian society.
Excerpted from
Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt
George Hart
This book provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at ancient Egypt with a unique integration of words and pictures.
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