Curated OER
Egyptians as Engineers
Student design and build Lego vehicles that drag given amount of weight up an incline. They show how this demonstrates Egyptian methods of pyramid construction.
VH1
Lesson 3: Marketing of Pop Music
Pop music and marketing are thrown into the mix to make a fun and engaging lesson. Learners listen to several pop songs and discuss the differences in musical style. They then get into groups and work together to decide how they are...
Curated OER
Getting the Meaning in Pop Music
Critical thinkers compare the impact of visual versus aural perception in how they comprehend artistic intent. They consider the meaning of a set of pop lyrics first by reading them, then by listening to them orally, and finally viewing...
Curated OER
Egypt's Golden Empire Lesson 5
Students research and discuss the pyramids, temples and obelisk of Ancient Egypt. They work cooperatively to build a model pyramid.
Curated OER
Magnificent Mummies
Sixth graders create paper mache mummies out of foil/balloon and paper, thus learning about one of the steps in the process of mummification. They study the importance of mummification, the rituals in handling the dead, and the process...
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The Gift of the Nile: Egypt and its River
Students begin with a piece of a puzzle that shows an artifact from ancient Egypt. They find others who have pieces that go with their puzzle piece. Students work in these groups to construct a relief map of the Nile River Valley.
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Invention Timeline
In this lesson, learners Create a timeline of historical events, Identify patterns of change, Interpret data in a timeline.In this lesson, students use Inspiration to view progress over time as they develop
timelines highlighting...
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The Beautiful People of Africa
Students discover the people of Africa by creating a PowerPoint presentation. In this African culture lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to investigate a specific African tribe and their specific location, culture, and way...
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Art of Ancient Civilizations
By studying the art of ancient civilizations, students can learn about the history and traditions of different cultures.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Naguib Mahfouz
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Naguib Mahfouz and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Renaiisance In Ancient Egypt
Eleventh graders conduct research about the development of technologies in Ancient Egypt. The research is used to make class presentations. The students work with the teacher in order to create a rubric for the assignment.
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Orientalism
Students read information about Orientalism, the artists who painted in that style, and study examples of the art. In this art style instructional activity, students read about the periods of Orientalism and the artists who created with...
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War and International Law: A Brief History of the Law of War
Students investigate the history of the law of war. In this international law lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the history of international law spanning from Pax Romana to Collective Security. Students respond to...
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Napoleon: Giant or Midget
In this Napoleon Bonaparte worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to examine 26 events and categorize them as successes or failures for Napoleon.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Impact of Egypt's Political Revolution
Lesson plan provides a summary of the impact of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 on other countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Cartoons are provided that comment on the emergence of democracy and the importance of oil and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Egyptian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Egyptian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Evaluating Egyptian Reform [Pdf]
An analysis on the political reform efforts in the country along with an evaluation on how much progress has been made. Egypt has been under a non-democratic system for many years now. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
The British Museum
British Museum: Ancient Egypt
A comprehensive site on Ancient Egypt, including sections on the lifestyle, geography, religion, and politics of the country.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Government
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Government. The history of this world civilization.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Egypt
An in-depth look at Egypt's geography, history, politics, and economy.
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World
A companion to the PBS series, How Art Made the World, this site shows the vital role art has played in the development of humanity beginning with very early civilizations. With text, images, and interviews with scholars, the site shows...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]
A good analysis of the various Islamist movements at work in Egypt and how the government should attempt to bring these groups into the political process. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Al-Ahram Weekly
Al Ahram: Al Ahram Weekly Online
The Al-Ahram Weekly is a weekly political and news oriented supplement published in Cairo. Content includes a focused look at news, issues, and events in Egypt, Palestine, and the Middle East.