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American University (Cairo): Theban Mapping Project
Explore the ancient city of Thebes at this amazing website that brings together zoomable maps, video, images, text, a glossary and timeline, and other resources to help learners understand the significance of the ongoing archaeological...
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Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Egypt
Discussion on women in ancient Egypt includes the topics of clothing, economy, pregnancy, royal women and the concept of marriage in ancient Egypt.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Egyptians and Foreigners
Egyptians' view of the world, geographically and culturally, is discussed in this comprehensive article. Read about what Egyptians adopted from other cultures. Follow hyperlinks for more information. Links are provided for additional...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti
Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.
PBS
Pbs: Queens of Ancient Egypt (Lesson Plan)
A video-enriched lesson that has students researching three great queens of ancient Egypt--Nefertiti, Tiy, and Nefertari. Students will identify the ways in which these powerful women impacted Egyptian culture and will explain why they...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Music
Information on instruments and the importance of music in ancient Egyptian culture. Includes photos, links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Ancient Egypt: Personal Ornaments
On this website you can read about all types of personal adornment of both men and women in ancient Egypt. There are pictures and hyperlinks for more information.
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Culture Focus: Egypt: The Pyramids of Giza
Welcome to the famous pyramids of Giza! Learn about their history, the different kinds of pyramids, construction, and purpose. Included are a number of exterior and interior photos of both pyramids and artifacts.
California State University
Egyptian Cartouche Lesson Plan
Introduce elementary students to ancient Egyptian art through this fun clay lesson. Students study hieroglyphics and make cartouches with their names inscribed.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Journey to the Afterlife
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...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Mummy's Curse
Article for students with pictures about the mythical curse of the ancient Egyptian tombs and the actual dangerous bacteria found inside. Includes links to resources for teachers.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Clothing
History for Kids website provides an overview of what the ancient Egyptians wore, the type and quality depending on social standing. Includes worksheets and activities.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Families
Reference for elementary students on the structure of marriage and family in ancient Egypt. With links to activities, quizzes and worksheets.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian School
Article for students teaches them about education in ancient Egypt. Students learn how children were educated and who had the opportunity to go to school in ancient Egypt. Resources for teachers.