Learning Objectives: to be familiar with the way that ancient Egyptians lived; to understand the radical belief of Abraham in one God; to better understand Joseph's position in Egypt and the context of the Exodus; be familiar with Egyptian terms

Vocabulary Words:
sarcophagus, mummy, canopic jar, chariot, pyramid, Upper Egypt, Lower Egypt, hieroglyphics, pharaoh, Osiris, Isis, Bes, Bast, obelisk

Focus for the Week
Be sure to check out my free coloring pages/paper dolls for Ancient Egypt at my other site.
River Life
Farmers
At Home -- Have child draw an Egyptian home and family in that setting.
Kings
Gods/Goddesses -- Discuss polytheistic societies. Read the stories of Abraham to Joseph in the book of Genesis to Moses in the Exodus.
Temples -- Cut paper shopping bag and tape to a wall; have children design their own mural.
Mummies -- Make your own mummy online game. (a bit grisly; not for the faint of heart)
Giant Pyramids/Underground Tombs/King Tut
Clothing -- Color and cut Egyptian paper dolls.
Writing -- Make a cartouche.
Animals

Books
The books of Genesis and Exodus in the Old Testament
"DK Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt"
"Mummies in the Morning" (a Magic Treehouse book by Mary Pope Osborne)
"Mummies: Research Guide" by Mary Pope Osborne
"Life in Ancient Egypt Coloring Book" by John Greene (Dover Books)
"Crafts From the Egyptians" by Gillian Chapman
"Mrs. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt" by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen (a Magic School Bus book)
"Growing Up in Ancient Egypt" by Rosalie David

DVDs
"The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt" (IMAX)
"Joseph: King of Dreams" (the animated movie)

Activities
Write name in hieroglyphics

Make your own papyrus: (www.historyforkids.org/crafts/projects/papyrus.htm)

Make bricks in the backyard from mud and grass like the ancients

Internet Resources
Ancient History for Kids (Egypt link)
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Color Me Egypt