Ancient Egyptians | School Workshop

Gods and Pharaohs

An exciting, hands-on, educational and fun day learning about the Ancient Egyptians. Choose two of three half-day options to make a full day: 1. Gods and hieroglyphs (learn about the gods, learn how to read and write hieroglyphs with games, write on real papyrus, two children dress up as Egyptians) 2. Pyramids (learn about the pyramids, then three activities: build pyramids with authentically shaped blocks, try three replicas of surveying tools used in making the blocks, and make a model of the Great Pyramid to take home) 3. Tutankhamun and other pharaohs (learn about Tutankhamun, see replicas of Tut's and other pharaohs' treasure, make a copy of Tutankhamun's amazing gold dagger)

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Format

Formats include whole class teaching with images, questions and games, hands-on individual activities, and hands-on small group activities

Age Groups

Y3 - Y6

Ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs

The day covers the Egyptian gods and pharaohs, with different options giving a different focus.

Day Itinerary*

Learn about gods and hieroglyphs

Learn about gods with paintings and photos; play a name the god gamme with a prize (poster of the pyramids)
In depth hierglyph lesson - how to write and read hieroglyphs, with games and learning how to write your name (correctly - the phonetic way); write on real papyrus paper
Two children dress up as Egyptians with clothes, make up, jewellery and wigs; everyone tries frankincense perfume

Learn about the pyramids

Learn about pyramids from photos and other images
Three small group activities in rotation: build pyramids using blocks of the correct shape, to see how they fitted together; use replicas of Egyptian surveying tools used to make the stone blocks (teaches maths ideas too); make models of a pyramid using card, either from card nets (easier option) or corrugated card.

Learn about Tutankhamun and other pharaohs

Learn about Tutankhamun from photos of his tomb and treasures. Why is he so famous?
Look at replicas of Tut's treasures as well as those of other pharaohs and learn more about Egyptian beliefs
Make a replica of Tutankhamun's amazing gold dagger; this is the main activity with high quality resources and instructions allowing children to make superb copies of this beautiful treasure.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

Gallery

using an authentic Egyptian surveying tool

Card model of a pyramid which children make

Letter from a child about the Egyptian day

Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Links

Importance of pharaohs
The importance of the pharaoh as absolute ruler, seen in his immense tomb (the pyramid) and his treasures.
Achievements of the Ancient Egyptians
Understanding the immense achievement of building pyramids - the acrhitectural and organisational challenges; hieroglyphs as one of the world's first writing systems
Understanding the beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians
Learning about the different gods and their areas of power; how the Egyptians worshipped the gods; the Egyptian belief in the afterlife

Cost

£299 per day (all inclusive)

Testimonials

We thoroughly enjoyed the Egyptian Workshop yesterday. It allowed those less academic children to shine and excel and express them selves through creative art. The work the children produced was to a very high standard and all children made something and were involved. I have shown the History leader our work and she was very impressed.

Lucy Clark, Brandwood Primary, Bolton (Y5)

Many thanks for a great couple of days. The boys and staff got a huge amount out of it. It has really fired our imaginations. It was super to be able to mix the factual learning with an art activity. The boys were on task and really focussed during these sessions. Thank you. Many thanks again for a superb few days.

Oliver Barlow, Manchester Grammar School (Y5)

The workshop was amazing the children even now cannot stop talking about it. What I personally liked is the way that you brought to life the Egyptians with your artefacts, paintings and writing. The children liked the hieroglyphic writing, and display which we put together in the hall for all to see is still there and children still look and talk about it. It was one perfect day, I myself learned so much and I thank you for that.

Brian Fletcher, St Aidan's RC Primary, Manchester (Y4)

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About This Provider (Time Trips)

Head Office: Time Trips, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6EF

Time Trips has been delivering hands-on, creative, educational workshops to primary schools since 2004. High quality resources and well-designed activities mean your children will have fun and learn at the same time. The teacher has many year's experience working with children, and teaching history and science topics with a creative angle. Lots of photos, details, and reviews can be seen at timetrips.co.uk

Formats include whole class teaching with images, questions and games, hands-on individual activities, and hands-on small group activities

Basic classroom resources such as pencils, scissors, rulers, paint brushes, paint palettes, water pots & paper towels. Everything will be explained in detail in a letter.

MEd, Manchester University, MSc Developmental Psychology, Penn State University

Locations in England
Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

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