History // Ancient Egypt

Pharaohs and Tutankhamun

Know that ancient Egypt was ruled by powerful kings and queens called pharaohs, who lived in grand palaces and made the laws — and that one of the most famous pharaohs is Tutankhamun, a boy who became pharaoh as a child and whose golden tomb was discovered thousands of years later

Ages
5 to 7
Type
Concept
Builds on
1 topic
Leads to
3 topics

Quick check

If the learner sees a picture of a golden Egyptian mask, can they tell you it belonged to a pharaoh called Tutankhamun and explain what a pharaoh was?

Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.

Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Explain that a pharaoh was the ruler of ancient Egypt, like a king or queen
  • Name Tutankhamun as a famous pharaoh and describe at least one fact about him
  • Understand that pharaohs were very powerful and made important decisions for everyone in Egypt

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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  • Vocabulary: ancient egyptRequired

    Ancient Egypt // Ages 5 to 9

    Knowing about pharaohs requires the term 'pharaoh' and associated vocabulary

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Pharaohs and Tutankhamun

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