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Egypt
Here is a list of the resources we used, videos we watched, and activities we did in our study of Egypt.
Every time we begin our “travels” to a new country, we always do the same 5 things:
1) Find the flag sticker for the country we are going to travel to, and stick it in our
2) Set up a pretend airplane and sing our "All Around the World" song as we pretend to fly to our destination.
3) Assemble our first travel book page, with the name of the country, the flag, country outline, and the pictures of people dressed in traditional costume.
>> Egypt Travel Page 01 - Country Profile Page
4) Have a fun little country themed scavenger hunt! (featured below)
5) Assemble our second travel book page. Although, this page we usually do on our LAST day of learning about the country, since the kids like to pretend that they took all these pictures while they were visiting the country, so this second page is a place for them to “scrapbook” their memories of what they did on their adventure.
>> Egypt Travel Page 02 - Scrapbook Page
Egypt Scavenger Hunt. We always like to do a scavenger hunt when learning about a new country. This is the scavenger hunt we put together for Egypt.
Let’s Take a Journey: Egypt. Let’s learn about what life is like for kids in Egypt.
For Older Students:
>> Egypt: Old Kingdom - Pyramids, Pharaohs, and the Nile (Miacademy)
>> Egypt: Middle Kingdom - Trade and Innovation (Miacademy)
>> Egypt: New Kingdom - King Tut, Powerful Armies, and Trade (Miacademy)
Where Is Egypt?. In this fun and educational video, we’ll learn where this country is on the map, the other countries that surround it, and cool facts like how to say hello in the local language, the meaning of its flag, and so much more!
Egypt for Kids. A quick introductory video featuring the country of Egypt!
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>> Bon Voyage: Egypt | Amazing Fun Facts (Sterling Strive)
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Are We There Yet? Exploring Cairo. Joanna and Julia explore an ancient tomb in Cairo. They learn how to write their names in hieroglyphics and make paper out of papyrus reeds, and even watch an Egyptian snake charmer do a dance with his cobra.
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>> Pyramids of Giza (Adventure Family Journal)
>> Egyptian Hieroglyphics (Adventure Family Journal)
Pyramids of Giza. Join Chris and Carol as they travel to the country of Egypt and go to see the ancient pyramids.
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The Other Side of Cairo: Exploring Modern Egypt Travel Vlog. In this video, I check out a new part of Cairo: New Cairo! We'll explore the modern, new side of Egypt, including luxury malls, new construction developments, and more.
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>> I Went to Egypt's New Administrative Capital City (Doug Barnard)
>> My Slightly Painful Camel Ride to the Pyramids of Cairo (Doug Barnard)
>> Home-Cooked Egyptian Food at Egyptian Friend’s House (Doug Barnard)
>> Ultimate Egyptian Food Tour in Cairo (Doug Barnard)
For Older Students:
>> Why Egypt Is Building An Empty Megacity | New New Cairo (MegaBuilds)
>> Egypt Is Building a Huge New Capital City (Megaprojects)
>> The $53 BILLION Capital Where NO ONE Wants to Live (Bruno Maltor)
>> The $58 Billion Desert City Egypt Built - And Why It's Moving an Entire Government (ReformAI)
>> I Went To A City Made 100% of Garbage (Drew Binsky)
>> Cairo's Garbage Collectors | PBS Part 1 (Our Human Planet)
>> Cairo's Garbage Collectors | PBS Part 2 (Our Human Planet)
Cairo | Expedia Sight UnScene. Take a virtual tour of Cairo in this intriguing travel guide video. Even if you’re not planning to actually travel to Egypt, these travel guides are still a really great way to see the landscape an scenery of the area and get a quick introduction to the main attractions in the area.
For Older Students:
>> Amazing Places to Visit in Egypt (Joyous Travel)
>> Egypt's Cairo (Rick Steves' Europe)
>> Discover Egypt's Hidden Gems Beyond the Pyramids (Chews to Explore)
How to Draw the Pyramids of Giza. Follow along with us and learn how to draw the Egyptian Pyramids of Giza!
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>> How to Draw An Ancient Egyptian King and Queen (Art for Kids Hub)
>> How to Draw A Cartoon Camel (Art for Kids Hub)
>> How to Draw a Scarab (Art for Kids Hub)
>> How to Draw a Cobra Snake (Art for Kids Hub)
>> How to Draw A Palm Tree (Art for Kids Hub)
>> How to Draw a Cartoon Alligator (Art for Kids Hub)
>> Drawing People Egyptian Style (Miss VJ's Art Class)
>> Ancient Egyptian Art (Wild About Art)
>> How to Draw a Cute Sphinx (Wizardry Craft)
For Older Students:
>> How to Draw Cartoon Sphinx (Nafeeza Drawing)
>> How to Draw Egypt Sphinx Step By Step (Art JanaG)
>> How to Draw Egyptian Pharaoh Head (Nafeeza Drawing)
>> How to Draw A Realistic Crocodile (Art for Kids Hub)
>> Easy Egypt Cat Drawing (Art JanaG)
>> How to Draw an Egyptian Side Portrait (Miss Teresa Art)
>> How to Draw An Egyptian Pharaoh (Articco Drawing)
>> How to Draw an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh's Tomb (Limo Sketch)
>> How to Draw Egyptian Sarcophagus (Articco Drawing)
>> Learn How to Draw the Pyramids in Egypt (Emmylou's Fine Art Workshops)
>> How to Draw a Figure Using the Ancient Egyptian Canon (Brian Kinnaman)
I don’t have a link for this activity, it’s just a picture I found on pinterest that I used as inspiration for silhouette painting. You just let your kids paint sunset colors as a background, and then cut out silhouette images to glue on top of the painted scene. (Click HERE for silhouette images)
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>> Cardboard Pyramid for School Project Making Ideas (Rockstar Anam)
How to Draw the National Flag of Egypt. Easy step-by-step instructions on how to draw the flag of Egypt.
For Older Students:
>> How to Draw Egypt Coat of Arms (Art For All)
>> How to Draw the Egyptian Flag Step By Step (FNART)
Egypt’s National Anthem. Listen to the national anthem of Egypt! Also includes English subtitles so you know what words are being sung.
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World Song. A cute little song to help kids learn (and remember) the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
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The Pyramids of Giza. A fun little animated film that teaches all kinds of interesting facts about the great pyramids of Egypt.
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>> Let's Go See | Egypt Explored! (Let's Go See)
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>> Let's Play | Ancient Egyptian (ZeeKay Junior)
For Older Students:
>> How the Great Pyramid of Giza Was Built | The Dr. Binocs Show (Peekaboo Kidz)
>> Pyramids of Egypt for Kids (Bedtime History)
>> Who Was King Tut? (Bedtime History)
>> King Tut and His Treasures for Kids (Free School)
I Built the Pyramids in Lego. In this video, I build three LEGO Pyramids! Testing out different methods, to see which one the Egyptians most likely used!
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>> LEGO Pyramid Building Instructions (BrickHow)
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>> LEGO Architecture The Great Pyramid of Giza Set Speed Build Review (SquirrelStampede)
Journals Through History: Ancient Egypt - Land of Abundance. Explore the ancient civilization of Egypt through the eyes of Ahtet, a young student whose journals offer a guided tour of his country. Part history, part geography, and part journal-writing, this animated series makes the ancient world relevant to today's students.
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The Pyramid Kid. Jett travels to Egypt to deliver a kit to an aspiring young archaeologist, and helps with an excavation for a Great Golden Cat.
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What Are Hieroglyphics? Learn about the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs!
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>> Egyptian Hieroglyphics (Adventure Family Journal)
>> What Are Hieroglyphics? (Lesson Boosters)
>> Read Aloud: Hieroglyphs From A to Z (Elise Row)
For Older Students:
>> Why Was The Rosetta Stone So Important? (TED-Ed)
>> What is the Rosetta Stone? (Bedtime History)
>> The Rosetta Stone | A Race to Ancient Secrets (Extra History)
>> Decoding Ancient Egypt's Secret Language (Best History Documentaries)
>> Hieroglyphs Are Easier Than They Look (RobWords)
>> They Cracked the Code to Ancient Egypt's Hieroglyphs (Fact World HQ)
>> How Egypt Invented the Alphabet (NativLang)
Mysteries of Egypt Hieroglyphs Activity Page. Not a free resource, but very affordable. Students can practice writing their name (or other words, as well!) in Egyptian hieroglyphs.
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>> Solve the Egyptian Code (TeachersPayTeachers)
How Did the Egyptians Craft Paper? Join Dave Stotts as he explores the history of Papyrus, its significance during the early church, and the craft of making it.
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>> How Egyptians Made Papyrus (Adventure Family Journal)
>> What Was Papyrus? (Bedtime History)
>> Meet Some of the Last Papyrus Makers in Egypt (Business Insider)
>> Egypt's Stone Carvers Keep Their Ancestors' Traditions Alive (Business Insider)
How Ancient Egyptians Made Papyrus. Tired of carving hieroglyphics into stone? The Ancient Egyptians had a solution — Papyrus!
Pyramid of Power: Ancient Egypt's Social Classes. Discover how Ancient Egypt's entire civilization was stacked—literally! From Pharaohs to farmers, explore the Pyramid of Power in this fun, fast, and interactive breakdown.
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>> Daily Life in Ancient Egypt (Mr. Bradley)
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>> Hatshepsut Part 1: The Woman Who Shook Ancient Egypt (Mr. Bradley)
>> Hatshepsut Part 2: The Queen That Became a . . . King? (Mr. Bradley)
>> Desert Biomes (Mr. Bradley)
>> Desert Plants and Adaptations (Mr. Bradley)
Farming and Irrigation in Ancient Egypt. Think ancient farming was boring? Think again. We dive into the muddy, onion-filled world of ancient Egyptian farmers—the unsung heroes who fed an entire civilization. From Nile-powered irrigation tech to Vietnamese water wheels still used today, this episode is packed with sweat, silt, and surprising smarts.
Egypt Fun: Nile Sailing. Join Joanna and Julia on their adventure as they sail down the Nile River!
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>> History of the Nile River (Bedtime History)
>> How to Solve Pollution in the Nile (Adventure Family Journal)
Kids Eat Egyptian Food. Kids try several traditional dishes from Egypt.
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>> Non-Egyptian Kids Try Egyptian Food (Masrawy Fine Egyptian Catering Inc)
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>> What Did Ancient Egyptians Eat? (History Food)
>> Ancient Egyptian Life | Food (Huckleberry Films)
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>> Egypt's 28 Ingredient Hummus (Tasting History with Max Miller)
>> Ancient Egyptian Bread Deciphered (Tasting History with Max Miller)
>> Hatshepsut - The Pharaoh They Tried to Erase From History (Tasting History with Max Miller)
>> Feeding King Tut (Tasting History with Max Miller)
>> Ancient Egyptian Spiral Bread of the Pharaoh (Tasting History with Max Miller)
>> Ancient Egyptian Tiger Nut Cake (Tasting History with Max Miller)
Traditional Egyptian Tanoura Dance. A very unique style of dancing that is very popular in Arabian cultures, especially in Egypt and Turkey.
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Saidi Horse Dance. Horses are a very big part of Egyptian culture, as a sign of wealth and power. Horse dancing is also very popular in the Egyptian culture, so it is very common for dancers in Egypt to dress up in a horse costume for their traditional dances.
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Egyptian Horse Dance. Horse dancing is very popular in Egypt. This is a video showing a young Egyptian boy doing a traditional dance with his horse.
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God's Amazing Animals | Crocodile. Welcome to another exciting episode of God's Amazing Animals! Today, we're learning about crocodiles!
Meet the Animals | Nile Crocodile. A cute little video that teaches young kids a little about Nile Crocodiles.
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What’s That Animal: Egypt & Nile River Animals. Explore the wildlife of Egypt’s deserts and the Nile River. Kids will meet the Nile Crocodile, Fennec Fox, Jerboa, Sacred Ibis, Flamingo, and more!
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>> Wildlife of the Nile (Planet Pulse Expeditions)
William's Museum Adventure. One curious hippo. One magical museum. In this playful collaboration between Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, masterpieces sparkle with color and imagination. Art becomes waves. Waves become toys. And the museum turns into the biggest playground of all.
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>> William the Hippo: History and Craft | Art with Miss Elise (Morristown & Morris Township Library)
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How To Play Senet. Learn the rules to the ancient board game, Senet.
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The Story of King Tutankhamun Autobiography for Kids. The story of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun as told by himself King Tut!
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For Older Students:
>> The Tomb of Tutankhamun | Mr. Bradley (Learning Made Fun)
>> King Tut | Famous Kids in History (Best Brains Learning Centers)
>> Howard Carter and Discovery of King Tut (Bedtime History)
>> Ramesses II | Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh (TED-Ed)
>> Ancient Egypt, the Rise and Fall | History of the Egyptian Empire (Epimetheus)
>> The History of Egypt After the Pharaohs (Epimetheus)
The Story of Moses | Stories of the Bible. This Bible story shows the true story of Moses from the Birth of Moses through Moses and the Burning Bush, the Exodus, the Red Sea, and Moses and the Israelites in the Wilderness. It ends with Moses and the Tent of Meeting.
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The Prince of Egypt. Rated PG (parental guidance suggested). This classic movie tells the story of Moses in a very impactful way, despite the artistic license taken. I would recommend skipping a few parts, if watching with younger children, but for the most part it is a story that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
(Also available on Prime Video)
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