Complete Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans for KS2

Our ready-to-teach Ancient Egypt lesson plans KS2 are perfect for Year 3 and above. Each pack includes:

• A clear, detailed lesson plan
  
• Engaging presentations to help in your teaching
  
• Fun, hands-on activities and printable worksheets
  
• Assessment opportunities
  

These resources save you time while helping your class explore one of history’s most captivating civilisations in a meaningful way.

What’s Covered in Our KS2 Ancient Egypt Lessons?

Our KS2 Ancient Egypt lessons introduce children to all the major themes and questions around ancient Egyptian life. Topics include:

• The River Nile
• Pharaohs, tombs, torches and daily life
• Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
• Mummification and burial practices
• Key artefacts and archaeological discoveries
• A clear Ancient Egypt timeline KS2 learners can follow

All content is designed with Year 3 to Year 6 in mind – especially useful for teaching Ancient Egypt Year 3 as part of a broader history topic.

Ancient Egypt Project Ideas KS2

If you want to make your lessons even more exciting, try some of our Ancient Egypt project ideas KS2 students love:

• Build a model of a pyramid using sugar cubes or Lego
• Create an Egyptian-style scroll using tea-stained paper
• Act out a day in the life of an Egyptian child
• Create some Ancient Egypt vase Design
• Ancient Egyptians Brain Teasers

These fun projects help children connect with the past and apply what they’ve learned in a creative way.

Explore the Ancient Egyptian Timeline for KS2 Students

We also include a simple, clear Ancient Egyptian timeline KS2 learners can use to:

• Understand how long Ancient Egypt lasted
• See how it fits into a wider world history timeline
• Spot major events, such as the construction of the pyramids or the reign of key pharaohs
• Develop sequencing and chronological awareness

Timelines are also great tools for display and revision!

Why Choose Our Ancient Egypt Resources?

Our Ancient Egypt resources are written by experienced primary teachers, so they’re:

• Aligned with the National Curriculum
• Easy to teach, even with limited prep time
• Flexible enough to suit different year groups and abilities
• Designed to support knowledge-rich and enquiry-based learning

Explore More Topics 

• Ancient Greece
• The Romans
• The Tudors
• Anglo-Saxons
• The Early Islamic Civilisation

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