I had no guidance and no curriculum to help guide me. When I first started teaching ancient history, I was clueless. While these types of activities are fun and engaging, it’s also important to make sure we are focused on the significance of these topics and covering the essentials of ancient Egyptian history. When it comes to ancient Egypt lesson plans, it’s easy to gravitate to student projects like drawing and constructing pyramids, tombs, and death masks. Many of us, young or old, get caught in awe of the beauty and impressive feats of the ancient Egyptians. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt lesson plans can easily become overwhelming.