Powerful Women of Ancient Egypt Nefertiti, Hatshepsut worksheet (digital-Print

Introduce your students to two of Ancient Egypt’s most influential women – Nefertiti and Hatshepsut. This no-prep lesson explores the lives and legacies of these powerful figures who broke barriers in a male-dominated society. From Nefertiti’s role in a religious revolution to Hatshepsut’s reign as Pharaoh, students will gain insight into how these women shaped Egypt’s history through leadership, religion, and trade. Perfect for middle and high school history teachers looking for engaging content that aligns with curriculum standards.

What’s Included:

• Editable Slide Deck: Powerful Women in Ancient Egypt (4 slides)
• Digital and Print Student worksheets: Focused on Nefertiti and Hatshepsut’s achievements and challenges
• Lesson plan with discussion questions, worksheets, and reflection prompts
• Optional extension activity: Temple design project

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Understanding of the roles of women in Ancient Egyptian society
• Historical analysis of leadership, gender, and power in history
• Critical thinking about how these women overcame societal expectations to leave a lasting legacy

How to Use the Activity:

• Use the slide deck to introduce students to Nefertiti and Hatshepsut’s roles in shaping Egyptian history.
• Guide students through a worksheet activity focused on the challenges these women faced and their accomplishments.
• Facilitate a class discussion on how gender influenced their leadership and the efforts made to erase Hatshepsut’s legacy.
• Extend learning with a creative project where students design a temple for one of Egypt’s gods.

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