Life in Ancient Egypt wasn’t all pyramids and pharaohs. Most people were busy farming along the Nile, making bread that was basically ancient toast, and trying not to get sunburned while building stuff that would last for thousands of years.

Kids played with homemade toys, adults worked hard (unless they were royalty, in which case they mostly pointed at things and said, “Build that”), and everyone believed the afterlife was basically a fancy upgrade.

So let's dive into a day in the life of an ancient Egyptian — just be careful not to annoy the gods. They were kind of dramatic.

You will learn more about daily life by visiting at least 8 of the 12 topics and reading the informational posters. After reading each informational poster, fill out the Life of an Egyptian Gallery Walk handout. You will need to write 2-3 details from the posters and 1-2 comparisons to TODAY for 8 of the 12 categories.

Using the information collected in this activity, write a complete, evidence-based response to the following prompt. Include similarities & differences. Provide examples from placards and images. This will count as a quiz grade!

How does life in Ancient Egypt compare to life today?

Day 2- Finish Comparing Daily Life Writing Prompt