1. Learning Objective – To find out about Ancient Egypt from primary and secondary sources. To produce a structured account of Cleopatra’s life in Ancient Egypt. Success Criteria – I can make a visual and dramatic display that shows understanding of the characteristic features of Cleopatra’s life and reign.

2. Play - I spy with my little eye… Primary sources 51-30 BC

3. Play – I Spy with my little eye… 1700 1885 1963 “For her beauty, as we are told, was in itself not altogether incomparable, nor such as to strike those who saw her; but converse with her had an irresistible charm, and her presence, combined with the persuasiveness of her discourse and the character which was somehow diffused about her behaviour towards others, had something stimulating about it. There was sweetness also in the tones of her voice." Plutarch, Life of Antony, 75AD Secondary sources

4. The Roman Empire

5. Activities Group 1 – Read the main events from Cleopatra’s life. Then draw a cartoon strip to go with the text. Group 2 – Look at the mixed up events from Cleopatra’s life. Put in order and then draw a cartoon strip to go with the text. Group 3 – Look at the mixed up events from Cleopatra’s life. Put in order and then draw a cartoon strip to go with the text. Add thought bubbles to Cleopatra.

6. Assessment What is the difference between a primary and secondary source? How do we know about Cleopatra’s life? Can you name 3 major events from Cleopatra’s life? Can you think of reasons why she decided to align herself with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?

7. More amazing facts about Cleopatra She could speak Egyptian, unlike most of her predecessors. She was popular amongst her people. She traded with Eastern nations (India, Arabia) to keep Egypt rich. She was intelligent and had charisma.