Learn about Passover and the Exodus through the movie The Prince of Egypt, with this unit study and discussion questions!
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The Prince of Egypt Study Guide
The Prince of Egypt is probably one of my favorite movies. Their $70 million budget wasn’t wasted – from the stunning animation to the haunting soundtrack, the movie was an instant classic.
Although not 100% biblically accurate, the film can serve as a sharp springboard for discussion about Moses, the Exodus, and the Passover.
The movie begins in the burning sands of Egypt, with the slaves singing a mourning song of deliverance and redemption. Moses’ mother places him in a basket, praying for his safety. By God’s grace, Moses is found and taken in as Pharaoh’s son. We get to see a glimpse of Moses’ life in Pharaoh’s house, before he runs away after accidentally murdering an Egyptian for beating a Hebrew slave. Years later, after much conviction from God through the Burning Bush, Moses returns to Egypt.
Through Moses, God inflicts the ten plagues across Egypt, with Pharaoh finally persuaded to let the Israelites leave.
The film is rated PG, since it deals with heavy themes like slavery and the death of the firstborn. This study is aimed primarily at fourth grade through about sixth grade and has six pages.
- The Prince of Egypt discussion questions
- Exodus discussion questions
- What happens next?
- The Prince of Egypt: Bible vs the Movie
- Passover Today
- Applying The Prince of Egypt to your everyday life
Along with the movie, we have and love the book Through Heaven’s Eyes, which tells the story of Moses through the song lyrics in the movie. Additionally, the illustrations are gorgeous!
Samantha, you are precious to make these resources available to other homeschoolers. These have haloed our studies immensely. Thanks so much!
Samantha, you are precious to make these resources available to other homeschoolers. These have helped our studies immensely. Thanks so much!
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I subscribed to get the Prince of Egypt activities, but the email I received had a download to the a Math sheet. Are you able to email me the PDF? I’d really appreciate it for my 6th graders. Thanks!
**I subscribed with my school address, but put my personal address below.**
Never mind! I just got the second email. Thanks! I really appreciate you sharing this!
Great thank you! 🙂 I recently changed some things around so I’ll look into the error though – hope your students enjoy it!
Is this still available? I have tried to subscribe and download it twice, but I never received an email.
Hi, please email me at sam@learnincolor.com and I can send it to you.
Do you happen to have an answer key?
I have also subscribed and didn’t receive the download or any email. I checked the spam folder as well. It looks interesting though.