Summary
Want to be supreme ruler for a day? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the pharaohs, the immensely powerful kings and queens of ancient Egypt. You’ll learn about the rigid hierarchy of Egyptian society, and the many roles the pharaohs played. You’ll find out why pharaohs were worshipped as gods, and see what might happen to one if their land suffered a drought or a bad harvest. Plus, you’ll find out about three common symbols of the pharaohs and even meet a few of the most famous ones. You’ll also discover how and when the Egyptian monarchy finally came to an end! So click on the movie and find out what it was like to walk like an Egyptian…
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Egyptian Pharaohs:
- What is one new thing you learned about egyptian pharaohs?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining egyptian pharaohs.
- Draw or give one example of your own.