Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Illustrated reference page designed for elementary students provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Theban Mapping Project: Egyptian Funerary Equipment
A five-page article dealing with the objects used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Details are given on the sarcophagi, coffins, shabtis and the like.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: A New Look at an Ancient Culture: Egypt
Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: Religion Y Mitologia
Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: The Foundation Ceremony for Ancient Egyptian Religious Buildings
If you are going to spend all that time and money building a temple, you want things to go right. That's where the foundation ceremonies came into play. The ceremonies had a strict set of rites to be followed to bring good luck to the...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Games
Some of the games in ancient Egypt were designed just for adults, but others were played by people of all ages.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Religion in the Lives of Ancient Egyptians
A good description of the religious practices of the ancient Egyptians along with a selection of images.
Other
Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Geb
Detailed information about Geb, an ancient Egyptian earth god.
Other
Bradshaw Foundation: Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Sixteen Egyptian gods and goddesses are listed, accompanied by pictures and explanations of their roles.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Tombs & Afterlife (Lesson on the Beliefs of Ancient Egyptians)
A video-based lesson plan that involves students in investigating the concept of the afterlife, the significance of tombs, and the burial customs and traditions of the ancient Egyptians. Ends with an assignment to design and create a...
The British Museum
Ancient Egypt: Osiris
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Government in Ancient Egypt
This site from the North Park University provides information concerning the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686-2181 BC) and its system of government. Examines the functions of the government and the links between government and religion.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Atum
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of creation, Atum. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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...
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.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Aten Worship
A detailed discussion of the worship of Aten during the reign of Amen-Hetep IV (Amenhotep), including a translation of the "Hymn to Aten".
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Book of the Dead
Explains the meaning and role of the ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead.'
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Canopic Jars
Explains the role of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burial customs.
Curated OER
Ancient Egyptian Religion
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.
Other
Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.