Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Silk Road
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the impact of geography on the development of civilization in Ancient Egypt.
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History on the Net: The Egyptians Pyramids
Provides an introduction to Egyptian pyramids for younger students.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Book of the Dead of Ancient Egypt for Kids
History Questions: Book of the Dead Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
The British Museum
The British Museum: The Underworld of Ancient Egypt
Travel into the Underworld, a place, according to Egyptian belief, that one must pass through to get to paradise. See if you can make it safely.
PBS
Nova Online Adventures: Pyramids, the Inside Story
Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.
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The Virtual Egyptian Museum
View dozens of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Sift through the collection by type, period, God, or material.
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The Mastabas at Giza, Egypt
This site provides information with photos about the ancient Egyptian Mastabas.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
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Guardian's Spotlight: Interview With Dr. Zahi Hawass
The transcript of an interview with one of the world's greatest experts on the Pyramids of Giza. Hawass provides detailed information on the latest discoveries.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Mummies and Pyramids
This book checks information shared in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. Mummies and Pyramids, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne, is the...
Curated OER
Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Make Your Own Book of the Dead (Lesson Plan)
At this site from KinderArt students will learn about the Book of the Dead and its importance to Ancient Egyptian culture by creating their own Book of the Dead using colored pencils and scroll paper.
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St. Petersburg Times: Egypt Daily Life
Basic information on the daily lives of Ancient Egyptians. Looks at family life, marriage, cosmetics, food, fashion, furniture, and government.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient History Lesson Plans Egypt
A social studies teacher shares his information on Ancient Egypt for elementary students. Find easy-to-understand facts on such things as the hieroglyphics, the Three Kingdoms, daily life, and religion.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Furniture
History for Kids reference page on the furniture of ancient Egypt shares information on household furnishings of the wealthy and others in Egyptian civilization.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Painting
Article teaches kids about the paintings found in ancient Egypt. Students learn about style, color, media, and the meaning behind Egyptian art. Includes photos, links to worksheets, coloring pages and quizzes.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Animals
Explains the different roles and uses of animals in ancient Egypt.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for exploring the daily lives of ancient Egyptians from every social class. Students select one class and develop a creative class presentation to share their findings.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Amulets
Explains the role that amulets played in ancient Egypt.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Ba and the Ka
Explains the meaning of the Ba and the Ka in the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about life and death.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Egypt Horizons
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the ancient Egyptians' use of symbols to represent their letters and numbers. It refers to the Rosetta Stone and links us to some websites for further information. Activote...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Pharaohs
Article with pictures teaches kids about pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Students learn about the role pharaohs played in Egyptian society and their importance as both politcal and religious leaders. With links to resources including...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Science
History for Kids reference page with illustrations provides details of a number of scientific achievements from ancient Egypt, including metal working, glass blowing, surveying and the development of standardized measurement.
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