Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods and Their Influence Worksheets (Digital-Print)

Uncover the powerful role of gods in Ancient Egypt with this no-prep lesson designed for middle and high school students. This resource covers the vast Egyptian pantheon, highlighting how gods influenced every aspect of life, from natural events to daily activities and the afterlife. Students will explore major deities like Ra, Osiris, and Anubis, and learn how rituals, temples, and mythology shaped ancient Egyptian society. Perfect for history teachers looking for engaging content that aligns with curriculum standards.

What’s Included:

• Editable Slide Deck: Religion in Ancient Egypt – The Role of Gods (4 slides)
• Digital and Print Student worksheets: Exploring key gods, their symbols, and their role in mythology and daily life. Gods in the resource are:

• Thoth: God of Wisdom, Writing, Knowledge, and the Moon
• Bastet: Goddess of Home, Fertility, Protection, and Cats
• Horus: God of the Sky, Kingship, and War
• Isis: Goddess of Magic, Motherhood, and Healing
• Seth (Set): God of Chaos, Storms, and the Desert
• Osiris: God of the Underworld, Death, Resurrection, and Fertility
• Nut: Goddess of the Sky, Stars, and Heavens
• Sekhmet: Goddess of War, Destruction, and Healing
• Ra: God of the Sun and Creation

• Lesson plan with class discussions, worksheet activities, and an extension project
• Optional extension activity: Students research and present a god, creating a visual representation or mythology story

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

• Understanding the religious and cultural significance of gods in Ancient Egyptian society
• Historical analysis of how gods influenced daily life, natural events, and the afterlife
• Creative expression through exploring mythology, symbols, and the roles of different gods

How to Use the Activity:

• Use the slide deck to introduce students to the key gods of Ancient Egypt, including Ra, Osiris, Anubis, and Isis, and their roles in the cosmos and daily life.
• Guide students through a worksheet activity where they explore the symbols and myths associated with the gods.
• Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of temples, priests, and festivals in honoring the gods.
• Extend learning with a creative project where students choose a god to research and present, designing a visual representation or writing a myth.

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