New Kingdom Egypt Overview Lesson

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the major events, influential rulers, and significant achievements of the New Kingdom of Egypt, focusing on its military conquests, trade expeditions, and monumental constructions. They will also explore the social, political, and cultural impacts of this period on ancient Egyptian civilization. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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New Kingdom Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Source analysis


Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below: 

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New Kingdom Egypt Analysis Worksheet.doc
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the sources on the following web page: 


Option 3: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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New Kingdom Research.docx
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Option 4: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below:

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New Kingdom Egypt Viewing Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer set questions by watching the documentary below

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