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Which subject	History
What topic	Tutankhamun
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Plan: Tutankhamun

Subject: History

Grade Level: Year 3
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand who Tutankhamun was and his importance in Ancient Egyptian history.
2. Identify key facts about his life and reign.
3. Describe the significance of his tomb and its treasures.

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Materials Needed

• Pictures of Tutankhamun and his tomb
• A short video clip about Tutankhamun’s discoveries (3-5 minutes)
• Worksheets for group activity
• Crayons or coloured pencils

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Students:
   • Begin with a question: "Who can tell me about a famous ancient Pharaoh?"
   • Briefly discuss their answers.
   • Introduce Tutankhamun, explaining that he was a young king of Ancient Egypt, also known as King Tut.

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Teacher-Led Discussion (10 minutes)

1. Life and Reign:

   • Explain that Tutankhamun became a Pharaoh at a very young age (around 9 years old).
   • Discuss his reign, which lasted for only about 10 years, and highlight that he is famous for restoring ancient traditions that had been changed by earlier rulers.

2. Discoveries:

   • Show images of Tutankhamun's tomb and its treasures.
   • Share interesting facts about the tomb's discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter and the treasures found inside, including gold, jewellery, and a golden mask.

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Video Clip (5 minutes)

• Show a short video that summarises Tutankhamun's life, his tomb's discovery, and what was found inside.
• Encourage students to pay attention to the items shown in the video.

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Group Activity (10 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   • Divide students into small groups.
   • Provide each group with a worksheet containing questions about Tutankhamun's life and a space for drawing their interpretation of what they think the treasures of the tomb looked like.
   • Circulate among groups to assist and facilitate discussion.

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Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)

1. Share and Discuss:

   • Allow each group to share one fact they learned about Tutankhamun and show their drawings.
   • Reinforce key points about Tutankhamun’s significance in history.

2. Wrap Up:

   • Ask the students what they found most interesting about Tutankhamun and his tomb.

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Assessment

• Observe student participation during discussions and group activities.
• Review the completed worksheets to ensure understanding of the key concepts.

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Additional Resources

• Books about Ancient Egypt for further reading
• Interactive websites or apps about Tutankhamun and Ancient Egypt

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This lesson plan aims to engage Year 3 students with a fascinating topic in history, using visuals, discussions, and creative activities to deepen their understanding of Tutankhamun and his legacy.