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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Learners will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Pyramids

For Students K - 1st
History network for kids teaches about the pyramids of ancient Egypt, how they were built and why they were created. Students can see photos. Includes links to teacher resources.
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Other

Camelot Village: History of the World: Teotihuacan

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of this ancient, mesoamerican city-state that thrived from 50 CE to 900 CE.
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Other

Museum of Un Natural Mystery: Great Pyramid of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
A synopsis of the history of the Great Pyramid of Khufu since its construction.
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Kidport

Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Experience the pyramids, the Sphinx and Egyptian hieroglyphics all on one page. Students can see colorful pictures and read about the history behind them.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Magazine: First City in the New World?

For Students 9th - 10th
An account about Caral, Peru that suggests there was a civilization present in Peru much earlier than was previously thought. The article describes Caral as an ancient city that was flourishing at the same time the Great Pyramids were...
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Old Kingdom

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article list the rulers, dynasties, and major events of Egypt's Old Kingdom from the 1st dynasty (3100-2890 BC) to the 8th dynasty (2181-2125 BC).
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Seven Wonders of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering: Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Simple machines are devices with few or no moving parts that make work easier. Students are introduced to the six types of simple machines - the wedge, wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, screw, and pulley - in the context of the...
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Other

Journey Through Tikal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site will take you on an adventure through archeological ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. You can see and read about the temples, treasure, and culture of ancient Guatemalans.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site contains links for students to learn about Ancient Egypt. It also contains some basic information about the Nile River, culture, pyramids, and fun facts.
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Curated OER

Tour Egypt: The Ancient Egyptian Number System

For Students 9th - 10th
This Tour Egypt site presents an easy-to-read account of ancient Egypt mathematics. Content explores the history and development of mathematics, how it was used, what helpful documents we have found that give us insight into what the...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Lesson 5: Architectural Marvels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the structure, function and art of the pyramids, temples and obelisks of ancient Egypt. Design and create a model of a pyramid, temple or obelisk.
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PBS

Pbs: Meroe and Nubia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has history of the Nubian kingdom and their capital at Meroe. Highlights the development of the untranslatable Meroitic language and the extensive ruins that have not yet been uncovered at Meroe.
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PBS

Hieroglyphs: Say What

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site is a wonderful resource to explore for an explanation of hieroglyphics. The origin, uses of, and how to read hieroglyphics is presented in a clear, easy to understand manner for kids and adults. It is accompanied by...
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Curated OER

Etc: Clip Art Etc: Great Pyramid of Giza, Cross Section

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Pyramid of Giza, also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt, and is the only remaining...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Great Pyramid of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Pyramid of Giza, also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt, and is the only remaining...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Pyramid of Unas

For Students 9th - 10th
The pyramid of Unas, who was the last pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty, is nowadays rather dilapidated. All of its outer covering has vanished except for that on the southern face, where a few of the limestone blocks were restored in ancient...
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Pyramid of Khafre

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pyramid of Khafre is one of the amazing Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza. It is the second largest of the group and holds the tomb of a pharaoh named Khafre.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Egypt, 3150 to 31 Bce

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of ancient Egypt showing the pyramids of Gizeh, the Tombs of Beni Hassan, and various ancient cities.
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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about Egypt's Golden Empire when you visit this site.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Building Pharaoh's Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Now fully reassembled, this extraordinary royal craft, one of the oldest planked vessels in the...
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Other

Different World: Teotihuacan: In a Place Where Men Became Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
This survey of the ancient city of Teotihuacan provides and accessible introduction to this Mesoamerican archeological site known for the third-largest pyramid in the world.

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