All about Hypatia

Hypatia was a remarkable woman who lived in ancient Egypt around 1,600 years ago. She was a brilliant mathematician, philosopher, and astronomer. Hypatia was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and courage.

1. Who was Hypatia?
2. What was Hypatia known for?
3. Where did Hypatia work as a teacher?
4. Why is Hypatia remembered as a role model?
5. What can we learn from Hypatia's story?

A Visit to Alexandria

Hi, I'm Natalie, and I'm 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you all about my amazing visit to Alexandria, a city where the famous Hypatia lived. It was so exciting!

1. I visited the famous Alexandria Library, which was influenced by Hypatia. It was so big and full of interesting books!

1. What is the name of the city I visited?
2. Who was the famous person associated with Alexandria?
3. Which tourist attraction in Alexandria was influenced by Hypatia?
4. What did I find inside the library?
5. How did Hypatia inspire the city of Alexandria?

Hypatia Fact Finder

Your Turn...

After learning all about Hypatia, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

Slideshow - Hypatia
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