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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Journey to the Afterlife

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In groups of four, have students design an Egyptian funerary barge to transport the mummy through the underworld to the afterlife. The design of the boat is extremely critical in order for the mummy to have a chance to reach and enter...
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: Egypt: Gods of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Online travel site provides tour of Egypt featuring the history and mythology of Ancient Egypt.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Bread, the Staff of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the preparation of flour and the baking of bread in ancient Egyptian kitchens. Bread, the staff of life, was vital to all classes of Egyptians.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.
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Kinder Art

Kinder Art: Make Your Own Book of the Dead (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis

For Students 9th - 10th
See pictures of tools used in grain production in ancient Egypt. The artifacts are similar to tools used today.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Ramesses the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Rameses the Great, it gives information on his major achievements and whether he deserves the title of "Great" or not. Archived.
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Orpheus Books

Q Files: History: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site uses photos and fun facts to help students learn about the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
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DLTK

Kids Zone: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site offers young students a look at how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt. Also, gives students an opportunity to write their names and other short messages in Ancient Egyptian. Best suited for grades 3-6.
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California State University

Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Introduce elementary students to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
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Other

Great Scott: Hieroglyphs

For Students 1st - 9th
Excercises teaching Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, including writing, numbers, and fractions.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Egypt Art History

For Students 1st - 6th
Reference page for kids on ancient Egyptian art provides photos of works dating back 5000 years. Site includes links to two museums housing art from ancient Egypt and quiz.
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University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 6th
Is ancient Egypt all about pyramids and hieroglyphs? Who are the people who have been preserved for thousands of years as mummies? What do we know about them and how did we find out? Let's take a very long trip back in time to find out.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Geography of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the two types of land in ancient Egypt. At the bottom of the page you can select a story, explore maps, or take a challenge about ancient Egyptian geography.
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BBC

Bbc: The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity

For Students 9th - 10th
Author provides a six page essay on the age of the Egyptian pyramids. Special attention is given to the Great Pyramid, the burial chamber, and the concept of life after death for the king who would ?spend eternity traversing the sky and...
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Other

Mummy Tombs

For Students 9th - 10th
Don't miss this fascinating site with information about mummies around the world, museums, and projects you can try at home. Contains fascinating photos and even recent news articles about this ancient tradition.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Tomb of the Unknown Mummy

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.
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University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Explore Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore and learn about places in Ancient Egypt on this interactive map. Next, try to place them to the correct locations on the map, and take a quiz on facts you read about them.
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BBC

Bbc: Egyptians: Mummies Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource for anyone teaching or studying mummies. The very detailed information presents a wealth of history and background information about the mummies while also exploring their presence around the world. Archived.
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Other

Waseda University: Tools in the Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs of replicas of ancient Egyptian tools used in the construction of the pyramids, temples, and tombs.
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Other

Godchecker: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 1st - 9th
Introduction to the Gods of Egypt with definitions and descriptions of the Ancient Gods and Goddesses of Egypt and their cultural significance.

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