[October 2025] ANCIENT EGYPT ages 12-18
Ancient Egypt – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 12–18
From the towering pyramids and mysterious tombs to worshiping cats, Ancient Egypt its one of the coolest times in history! But how much of what we think we know is fact—and how much is myth?
And more importantly, how do we make this sound interesting in (home)school? sure, some kids find learning about it through texts books okay, but lets face it, most of us find that boring. Thats why homeschooling is so great! we don't need to teach using lectures and exams. we can make it fun!
Free Learning Resources
Even if you're not part of the History Plus family, there are plenty of ways to explore Ancient Egypt at home! Here are some excellent (And Free ;) Resources:
General History Resources
- National Geographic KIDS! – articles specially made for kids.
- BBC Bitesize – Short lessons and quizzes for older students.
- Discovering Egypt – A fantastic website with tons of resources.
- National Geographic – Full of articles for older students.
- History for Kids – Easy-to-digest articles and timelines.
- Teachers First: a collection of teaching resources and aids for parents.
Videos & Documentaries.
- PBS Nova: Secrets of the Pharaohs – In-depth documentaries on Egyptian science and culture.
- Timeline Documentaries: mummies — hour long videos on mummification
- National Geographic: Ancient Egypt – Short, engaging clips.
- The ENTIRE History of Egypt | Ancient Civilizations Documentary – a one-and-a-half-hour-long video uncovering the history of Egypt.
Hands-On Activities & Projects
Learning should be experienced, not just read about. try doing things hands-on:
- Hieroglyphics Writing Challenge: Write your name or a message using the Egyptian alphabet.
- Build a Pyramid Model: A fun way to learn about how they were built. use anything from cardboard, sugar cubes or wood!
- Senet: play a game that real ancient Egyptians played.
- Prof. Noggin Ancient Civilizations: a card game about Egypt and other ancient civilizations.
Books for Teens (12–18)
- Mara, Daughter of the Nile – Eloise Jarvis McGraw
- You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy! —David Stewart
- Ancient Egypt — DK Eyewitness Books
- You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder! — Jacqueline Morley
- Ancient Egypt: The Great Discoveries — Nicholas Reeves (focus on archaeology).
At History Plus, we don’t just lecture students.
we give them the chance to dive right in. In our Ancient Egypt unit (October 2025), you can look forward to:
- Cool video lessons made just for ages 12–18
- Fun printable worksheets
This month (October 2025), we’re checking out topics like:
- The mummification process and why it was such a big deal for Egyptians
- Everyday life along the Nile
- The Egyptians' love (or maybe obsession) with cats
- The incredible pyramids and temples that still blow our minds today
- Iconic pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Cleopatra
Like all our units at History Plus, it’s not just about cramming names and dates; it’s about understanding how Ancient Egypt has influenced the world we live in today.
