In this lesson the children will explore how the New Kingdom rose and how Egypt was led to defeat its enemies. They will explore the significance of trade to build a strong empire.  
The file contains the following resources:
-      An editable lesson presentation and pdf version.
-      An editable lesson plan
-      An editable differentiated activity (Lower, Middle and Higher Ability)
-      An editable challenge activity (included in the lesson presentation)

National curriculum objectives:
KS2 History: Pupils should be taught about: The achievements of the earliest civilizations – an overview of where and when the first civilizations appeared and a depth study of one of the following: Ancient Sumer; The Indus Valley; Ancient Egypt; The Shang Dynasty of Ancient China

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