This is a series of unit worksheets, written in the format used by my school, for Year 4’s Design and Technology Unit. We had just finished studying mummification and had also visited the British Museum’s Egyptian galleries. This Unit: First, we learned about Shabtis (look at a video and information website - see instructions sheet), then we thought about how we could practically design our own Shabti… Then, using quick air drying clay, students created their own doll (see instructions). The next day, once it was hardened, they painted and decorated their doll. Then, we varnished it, using a spray. There is no powerpoint to show the children, but there are links to information videos on Ancient Egypt and online extension (ipad) activities of the kids.

My Year 4s studied the Ancient Egytians for one term, then dressed up as an Ancient Egyptian to give their parents an in-character presentation about what we had learnt. I’ve included a POWERPOINT, (with some images blacked out, as these were of the kids), which you use and adapt for your own purposes. It complements the SCRIPT, as it is written. The script was written for a class of 28 students and will need some adjustments to suit your own classes, as would the powerpoint. At the end of the presentation we performed a well-known SONG, which the kids loved learning. I’ve included the lyrics for it and a link to where you can find a free copy of this song online. Presentation advice: give each child a copy of their segment of the script in case they forget their lines. Sit children in a long row, alongside the 2/3 people, who they will stand up to perform with during their part of the script. Have the children’s topic books, with name tags and any art work, laid out on tables for the parents to look at afterwards. Hope this is helpful to someone!

This is the 12 lesson unit that I taught on the Ancient Egyptians to Year 4, along with most supporting resources (2 lesson powerpoints, website suggestions etc). I have also included a powerpoint with past students’ work for lessons 1-8, so that you can show your own pupils finished examples and see how the worksheets were intended to be used. I have not included worksheets for the artwork we did, but this is a list of some of the things we made and I have included images of each on the example powerpoint: papyrus hieroglyphic bookmarks (in felt tip, then laminated) clay amulets, painted with metallic paint detailing, then varnished paper play jewellery

Lesson Notes: This could be broken into 2 lessons (research… then present) Students will need access to the internet, either through iPads or the Computing room. You should also print the ‘research’ worksheet. **Overview: ** This lesson, groups of students will choose to research one of a list of suggested products, to discover how it was created by accident, as a ‘good’ mistake. They will then select a creative way to teach their peers this information. My Year 4 pupils loved this lesson - they stayed on task the whole time and the presentations (mostly commercials) were so good that we filmed them! I’ve included a filpchart and a research worksheet for the students to use.