Create and Decode Papyrus
 
In this creative Ancient Egypt project, pupils explore writing and communication by learning how hieroglyphics worked and creating and decoding messages on papyrus.
 
WHY use this resource?
Engage students in learning about Ancient Egyptian writing, communication, and record-keeping through a hands-on creative history mini project that brings hieroglyphics to life.
 
HOW does it work?
Using the CREATE framework, students explore the role of scribes, learn how hieroglyphics worked, experiment with writing systems, apply their learning by creating and decoding messages, explain their choices, and evaluate how effectively their symbols communicate meaning.
 
WHAT’s included?
✔ Background information on Ancient Egyptian scribes and hieroglyphics
✔ Curiosity starters and discussion activities
✔ Hieroglyphics reference charts and vocabulary
✔ Writing, decoding, and translation tasks
✔ Creative application activities
✔ Reflection and evaluation prompts
 
The project can run over three or four lessons (1 hour each) or as a four-week creative unit.