In the Bible the land of Egypt is sometimes identified as Mizraim (the name of Ham's son) and it was the destination for the Jewish people fleeing the famine. Thanks to God's providence through Joseph, they were preserved.
Eventually, a group of kings in northern Egypt split from southern Egypt yet again. As the country fell into disarray, the Middle Kingdom collapsed and the Second Intermediate Period began, which is most famous for the rule of the Hyksos.
In class activities:
- Experimented with hieroglyphics, and discussed the importance of the Rosetta Stone
- Reviewed the Biblical story of Joseph
- Learned about the brick pyramids that were being built during this time period, and compared that knowledge to Biblical accounts of Jewish slaves making bricks
- Made our own mummies, and discussed the mummification process including the ingredients in natron
- Learned about the differences between Egypt's kingdoms and intermediate periods
- Created an Egyptian mobile
Optional lesson extension activities:
- Online games and activities
- Watch Disney's "Prince of Egypt" or "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and compare it to the Biblical account of Joseph
- Explore a museum exhibition: Inside King Tut's Tomb
- Print: Pharaoh Maze
- Find the hidden pictures:Tomb Magic Eye
Ask your child:
What does the word cartouche mean in French? How did this label come to be what we call written Egyptian names?
During which period were the biggest pyramids built?
Assignment:
Read history cards OT19-25
Practice your timeline
