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Pharaohs and Tutankhamun

CONCEPTUAL
HistoryAncient Egypt|Ages 5—7|ID: mt_E7avIa-tcE

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

Mastery Evidence

  • 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

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] 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?”

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