What would the Egyptian gods and goddesses have tweeted about? Who would show up on Ra's Instagram? In this activity, students can create social media profiles or pages for the characters of Egyptian mythology!
The profiles and what is included on them should be drawn from what students have learned from mythology or from inferences students are able to make. They should include conversations and interactions through the form of private messaging, timeline posts, and more. To expand this activity into a group project, assign each student a character, and have them work with a small group to create interactions between characters.
An alternative to this assignment is to create and print out social media page worksheets for students to complete offline, or give them the choice if they'd like to create digitally or with pen and paper.
To find additional templates for this activity, please check out our social media page templates.
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Objective: Create a social media profile for a god/goddess of your choice from Egyptian mythology.
Student Instructions:
Organize your class into small groups and assign each group a set of gods or goddesses. Working together, students will create posts, hashtags, and shared stories that highlight interactions and events from Egyptian myths. This promotes teamwork and helps students understand how mythological characters connect and influence one another.
Designate specific tasks such as content creator, fact-checker, and designer for each student. This ensures everyone participates and contributes their strengths to the group’s social media campaign.
Encourage students to identify major moments and alliances in Egyptian mythology. Understanding these connections will help them craft authentic and engaging posts that reflect the personalities and stories of each god or goddess.
Set aside time for groups to present their social media pages and campaigns to the class. Classmates can ask questions, suggest improvements, and celebrate creative ideas, helping everyone deepen their knowledge and communication skills.
Create a space—online or on a bulletin board—for students to display their group campaigns. This builds classroom community and gives students a sense of pride in their collaborative efforts while reinforcing key concepts from Egyptian mythology.
Students can create a social media profile by choosing an Egyptian god or goddess and designing a page that includes character traits, alliances, important symbols, and key moments from mythology. They can add posts, biographical info, and even interactions with other gods, using either digital tools or printable worksheets.
Creative ideas include timeline updates about mythological events, private messages between gods, sharing images of their symbols or artifacts, and posting stories about legendary adventures. Encourage students to use humor or modern references to bring the characters to life.
A thorough profile should feature biographical info, key symbols, alliances, personality traits, and sample posts or conversations. Adding profile pictures, favorite quotes, and interactions with other mythological figures enhances authenticity and engagement.
Yes, printable social media page templates are available for students who prefer working offline. These worksheets guide students in organizing their character’s information and posts, making the project accessible for both digital and pen-and-paper formats.
This activity is designed for grades 6–12, offering flexibility in complexity and allowing students to engage with Egyptian mythology in a creative, interactive way suitable for middle and high school classrooms.