Lesson Planning

Discover the diet of Ancient Egyptians; understand that bread was the staple diet for all Ancient Egyptians (both rich and poor); prepare some Ancient Egyptian food for a feast; taste a range of Ancient Egyptian foods.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To understand the range of foods eaten by Ancient Egyptians and list ingredients used in their diet.
• To prepare some Ancient Egyptian foods and taste foods similar to those eaten in Ancient Egypt.

Children will:

• Describe the diet of Ancient Egyptians.
• Understand that bread was the staple diet for all Ancient Egyptians (both rich and poor).
• Prepare some Ancient Egyptian food for a feast.
• Taste a range of Ancient Egyptian foods.