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Discover the Great Pyramid of Giza
Welcome to Ancient Egypt! On this virtual history journey, we will explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and investigate what it can teach us about life in the past. Through photographs, historical sources and fun activities, students will discover the achievements, beliefs and daily lives of Ancient Egyptians.
Our Big Inquiry Question
How does the Great Pyramid of Giza help us understand the lives, beliefs and achievements of people in Ancient Egypt?
Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza through four learning experiences. Take a virtual tour, investigate archaeological evidence, discover the lives and beliefs of Ancient Egyptians, and complete fun activities to test your historical knowledge.
Virtual tour
Take a virtual step across the Giza Plateau to examine ancient stone blocks, passageways, and surrounding tombs up close.
Pyramid secrets
Unravel how the pharaohs lived, investigate archaeological evidence, and discover how this massive wonder was constructed.
Fun activities
Engage with interactive games, source analysis puzzles, and hands-on challenges created for Stage 1 investigators.
Teacher guide
Find syllabus connections, guided inquiry questions, lesson ideas, and resources for teachers and parents guiding young minds.
About this educational project
Discover the Great Pyramid of Giza is an educational virtual history site study developed in Sydney, Australia. Created to support early primary learners, this project brings historical inquiry to life through rich visual sources, age-appropriate language, and curious questions that prompt young historians to observe, think, and explore.
Investigate history through evidence
Students learn to act like real archaeologists: studying photographs, comparing ancient clues, and asking thoughtful questions about the remarkable achievements of Ancient Egyptians.
"My Year 1 class was completely fascinated by the virtual tour. The visual prompts and simple explanations sparked wonderful classroom discussions about ancient builders."
Stage 1 primary teacher
"The interactive challenges made history so exciting at home. My child loved examining the artefacts and solving the clues about life along the Nile."
Parent of Year 2 student
"A fantastic resource that blends foundational history skills with digital learning. It makes high-level historical inquiry wonderfully accessible for young minds."
Early years educator
Ready to begin your archaeological adventure?
Put on your explorer's hat and start investigating the sands of Giza. Explore the virtual tour, answer the mystery questions, and see what you can discover today.