Finally!  A resource that gets you excited to teach your third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade students!

Inside the History Mystery: Secrets of Egypt LINKtivity, students will embark on a mesmerizing adventure as they explore how the pyramids were built, why and how the Great Sphinx of Giza was built, and why King Tut died so young. Students will consider a variety of theories that have been developed over the years that help answer some of the puzzling questions surrounding this ancient civilization.

Tired of depending on uninspiring and outdated textbooks and worksheets to teach your upper elementary students?  I get it. I’ve been there. However, let's be honest—planning captivating and interactive lessons requires hours of effort, not to mention the energy drain!  You deserve to feel like the exceptional teacher you already are without sacrificing your nights and weekends!

Introducing: LINKtivities - your solution to easy engagement and learning that feels more like exploring!  Through LINKtivities, students are put in the driver’s seat. They learn at their own pace as they click their way through a kid-friendly digital learning guide showcasing images, videos, and kid-friendly websites - a multimedia EDU-venture!

Our History Mystery: Secrets of Ancient Egypt LINKtivity® digital LINKtivity® is designed with diverse learners in mind, featuring user-friendly navigation and audio support that reads text to students, making it perfect for struggling readers and English language learners. Get ready for a fun and interactive learning experience!

CONCEPTS COVERED:

• Mystery of the Pyramids - How were they built? Who built them? Why were they built?

• Mystery of the Sphinx - Meaning of the structure? How was it built? Who was it built for?

• Mystery of King Tut - Why did he die so young? How did he die?

• Google Earth Exploration of Egypt

• Possible Theories

While using the LINKtivity®, students will complete a recording sheet (printable or digital) to highlight the information that they learned in the LINKtivity®.

PLUS: Our History’s Mysteries LINKtivities also include additional “unplugged” activities in the "More to Explore" section of the LINKtivity that are great for extending the learning at home, for Fun Friday, indoor recess, over school breaks, & MORE!

To view the LINKtivity®, you will only need access to the internet (no fancy software or programs needed!)

The LINKtivity® can be used as a whole class by projecting the digital guide on a SMARTBoard or white board, in small groups gathered around a single device or even as individuals by using personal tablets, iPads, chrome books...etc.

HERE'S WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• A user-friendly teacher guide with all links and downloads accessible directly from the guide + ideas for using this LINKtivity with your students

• An easy-to-use LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guide (accessible in any internet browser)

• Extension activities that go along with the topic inside the "More to Explore" section of the LINKtivity (includes additional downloads, podcast episode suggestions, STEM projects, related book suggestions, & more)

• A student recording sheet - to authentically showcase learning

Our History’s Mysteries LINKtivities are perfect for a variety of settings:

• SUB-PLANS: Feeling sick? Need a personal day? Attending a conference? Let LINKtivities seamlessly take your place! Just pre-assign a LINKtivity® inside your learning platform or create a QR code for easy access and let LINKtivities take it from there!

• AT-HOME PRACTICE: It's easy to provide students with the link for a LINKtivity® to access at home - perfect for keeping students engaged over the weekend or even during school breaks.

• FAST-FINISHER ACTIVITIES: When students complete work early and need something to do, These bite-sized LINKtivities save the day! Have a few LINKtivities in your back pocket and pull them out whenever students need to fill some extra time with a meaningful activity!

• INDOOR RECESS: Don’t let a rainy day ruin all the fun! These fun LINKtivities are perfect for students to explore during indoor recess - no background knowledge required! It’s learning that feels more like playing!

• SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCE: Many of the topics in the Exploration LINKtivity series compliment other skills and topics in your curriculum.

• SUMMER SCHOOL: This simple LINKtivities are perfect to engage students during summer school with authentic reading experiences that they will beg to do! PLUS - the More to Explore section of the LINKtivity offers some amazing extension activities that make learning fun!

WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:

LINKtivities are a unique 21st century learning tool that will engage your learners and leave them wanting more!  But, you don’t have to take my word for it! Here’s what other teachers are saying about LINKtivities:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This is a fantastic resource. It has so many amazing links and the kids were excited about all the facts. I love that there was a fun way for the students to learn the information. My students with IEP's used the version that read to them and they were able to be extremely successful as well. I highly recommend this resource!" - Melissa S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where to begin! I cannot say enough good things about this resource! Engaging, interactive, visually appealing, informative, and content rich! This resource helped students take ownership of their learning… - Raquel L.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This resource is great! I appreciate how it is interactive and has options for it to be read-aloud for struggling readers. - Natasha P.

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