ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 1 - WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW?

​​Here is the first in a new series of videos linked to the topic of Ancient Egypt. I know this is a popular topic in many schools so I hope you find this useful. As always with these topic pages, it is not a scheme of work but more a range of ideas to dip into to enhance and embed tech into the topic.
In this video, we look at creating a video to explore what prior knowledge we are bringing to this topic.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 2 - KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, we explore creating a knowledge organiser that the learners can access and use throughout the rest of the topic.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 3 - TIMELINE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the topic of Ancient Egypt. In this video, we look at using a timeline app to order key events from that period.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 4 - EXPLORING ANCIENT EGYPT IN VR

Here is another idea for the Ancient Egypt topic. In this video, we look at how we can use virtual reality to learn more about every aspect of Ancient Egyptian life.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 5 - FAMOUS EGYPT LANDMARKS

​In the next video in this series linked to Ancient Egypt, we look at some of the famous landmarks in the area. Learners create a video demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of different landmarks along the River Nile.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 6 - THE RIVER NILE

Here is the next video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, we explore the importance and significance of the River Nile and why this was so important to Ancient Egyptians.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 7 - HOW TO MUMMIFY A BODY TUTORIAL

Here is the next video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, pupils are given the opportunity to show their understanding of mummification by creating a YouTube style tutorial video.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 8 - MINECRAFT PYRAMIDS

Here is the next video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. After learning about the pyramids and the features and layout, learners can use the creative mode in minecraft to build their own pyramid making sure they include all the features they have learnt about in this topic.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 9 - INTERVIEWING KING TUTANKHAMUN

In the next video linked to Ancient Egypt, we look at interviewing Tutankhamun. This is a brilliant opportunity for children of all abilities to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding about the famous Egyptian Pharaoh.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 10 - KING TUT DISCOVERY FREEZE FRAMES

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. The is the first part in the activity to retell the story of Tutankhamun's discovery. In this idea children create a series of pictures retelling the story.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 11 - DISCOVERY KING TUT COMIC

Following on from idea 10, this video looks at taking the images created in the previous video to create an interactive comic. This idea brings a more empowering and creative way to retell this significant historical event.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 12 - DISCOVERING TUT'S TOMB FILM

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, we look at creating a greenscreen film to explain how King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered. If the children have used the idea from the previous video to create a storyboard, this is how they can perform that storyboard.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 13 - WHO WAS HOWARD CARTER?

​Here is the next video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, we look at learning more about Howard Carter and record children sharing what they have learnt about him and his life.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 14 - REPORTING ON TOMB DISCOVERIES

In this next video linked to Ancient Egypt, we look at creating news reports about the discovery of different tombs, mummies and artefacts. This gives learners the perfect opportunity to creatively demonstrate their learning around the discoveries made but also what was found inside the tombs.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 15 - EXPLORING ARTEFACTS

​Here is the next video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, we look at creating videos where we label, discuss and explain some of the artefacts found in tombs.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 16 - HORRIBLE HISTORIES ADVERT

In the next video linked to Ancient Egypt, we look at selling Egyptian Artefacts. The children can plan, write and then record their own advert in a similar light to Horrible Histories.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 17 - MY EGYPTIAN TOMB

In this next video linked to Ancient Egypt, we consider what precious items we would keep in our tomb if we were Egyptian Pharaohs. The children can then create a collage sharing some of the things they would include.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 18 - EGYPTIAN GODS

In this last video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt, child explore different Egyptian Gods. They then create an interactive guide to these Gods sharing different facts about each one.

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