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Education In Ancient Egypt
Education In Ancient Egypt
David Rymer BA MBT, "Education In Ancient
Egypt," Give Me History, March 20, 2019,
Ancient Egypt’s education syllabus included reading, writing, morality, mathematics, sports and religious instruction
The Egyptians used hieroglyphs or symbols in their written language. Their language was primarily comprised of consonants and had few vowels
Formal education for young boys began when they turned 7
Most boys were apprenticed to their father’s trade after completing their formal education
Scribes provided secular instruction on reading, writing, medicine and mathematics
Priests taught lessons on religion and morality
Surviving images show children seated at their desks in a classroom, while a teacher is seated at a larger desk
Most women in ancient Egypt were not allowed to receive a formal education but were homeschooled
Lower-class women could rarely read or write
"...Egyptians realized that the Education was the only way to be a powerful kingdom."
Consistently agreable attitudes toward family and children are essential to societal success.
Physical education and activities are important.
Scribes (historians) were revered and essential to successfully crossover into the afterlife.
Education serves three main purposes: government employees, temple priests, and skilled soldiers.
There were three stages of school:
Primary school which took place near the home
Regular school where children went to school with other children
Applied school - the students can now become teachers and other public servants
Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) concepts were taught in schools.
Music and dance were culturally prominent.
The science of medicine was taught, in addition to the mummification process so important to their cultural and religious beliefs.
The lesson plans are very detailed and are written specifically to meet the standards for grades 6-12. I have found, however, that with a little tweaking and a pinch of creativity, lessons can slide up or down to meet the standards. A great idea, is a great idea!
Lesson One: Hieroglyphs and Communication
Lesson Two: Tombs and the Afterlife
Lesson Three: The Queens of Ancient Egypt
Lesson Four: Egypt's Greatest Leaders
Lesson Five: Architectural Marvels
Lesson Six: A Day in the Life of an Egyptian
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