Pharaohs
Develop children’s knowledge of ancient Egypt with our pre-planned and comprehensively resourced history project, Pharaohs. This Year 5 project and accompanying resources teach children about life on the Nile, the great pyramids and the powerful rule of the ancient pharaohs.
Project scope
Pharaohs provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Art and design
Computing
Design and technology
English
Geography
History
PSHE
Topics covered
- Ancient Egypt
- Early civilisations
- Tombs
- Mummies
- Artefacts
- Egyptian society
- Pharaohs
- The River Nile
- Egyptian religious beliefs
- Egyptian gods
- Hieroglyphics
- The legacy of ancient Egypt
What's included
Pharaohs is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
How to access this project
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Full curriculum
History single subject curriculum
Built around a research-informed pedagogy
All our curriculum projects are built around our renowned four-stage pedagogy: Engage, Develop, Innovate and Express. It provides a dynamic, child-centred learning journey that sparks curiosity and builds deep understanding. It begins by engaging children with memorable experiences that ignite interest and ends with them expressing their understanding by sharing outcomes with real audiences.
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