Used in 8,340 schools!
Explore Kapow
LoginFree trialJoin

Lesson 1: Here come the Egyptians

Singing Egyptian-themed vocal warm-ups and learning the song 'Gift of the Nile'.
Free trial
Children singing together while holding song sheets.

New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more

Learning objective

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

Success criteria

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

Before the lesson

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall:

  • How to make sure they sing in time with other people.

  • How to know when to start and stop.

  • What is improvisation.

  • What is notation.

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

In this unit

Assessment – Music Y5: Composition notation
Lesson 1: Here come the Egyptians
Lesson 2: Hieroglyphic scoreLesson 3: Play like an EgyptianLesson 4: Pitch pyramidsLesson 5: Egyptian farewell
Created by:
Kapow Primary Team
Kapow Primary Team
Our team comprises experienced classroom teachers who love the foundation subjectsFind out more
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026

Related content

Assessment – Music Y5: Composition notation
MusicYear 5

Assessment – Music Y5: Composition notation

Assessment quiz for use at the start and/or end of the unit to assess pupil progress.

View lesson
Lesson 2: Hieroglyphic score
MusicYear 5

Lesson 2: Hieroglyphic score

Creating improvised pieces of music and notating them using hieroglyphs.

View lesson
Lesson 3: Play like an Egyptian
MusicYear 5

Lesson 3: Play like an Egyptian

Learning the names of different note lengths and identifying them in familiar sheet music.

View lesson

Start using Kapow Primary for free

No credit card requiredFree trial