The Diet of Ancient Egypt: Staple Foods & Social Class, Slides (Digital-Print)

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Description

Explore the fascinating diet of Ancient Egypt with this no-prep lesson! Designed for middle and high school students, this resource covers the staple foods, social class differences in food quality, and the role of luxuries in the Egyptian diet. Students will learn how the wealthy enjoyed imported foods like olive oil and pomegranates, while the poor relied on simpler foods like bread and fish. This lesson is ideal for history teachers looking to introduce students to the cultural and social significance of food in ancient civilizations.

What’s Included:

Editable Slide Deck: The Diet of Ancient Egypt (4 slides)
Digital and Print Student worksheets: Comparing the diets of rich and poor Egyptians with reflection questions
Lesson plan with class discussion prompts, worksheet activities, and optional hands-on activities
Optional extension activity: Students create a simple recipe based on Ancient Egyptian ingredients

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

Understanding the social and economic factors influencing diet in Ancient Egypt
Historical analysis of how food reflects social status and cultural practices
Critical thinking about the geographic and environmental influences on agricultural production

How to Use the Activity:

Use the slide deck to introduce students to the staple foods of Ancient Egypt and how social class impacted the quality of food.
Guide students through a worksheet activity comparing the diets of the wealthy and the lower classes.
Facilitate a class discussion on the significance of certain foods in religious and cultural practices.
Extend learning with an optional hands-on activity where students can try making an Ancient Egyptian recipe.