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Curated OER

Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Who was the most famous Egyptian?" "What were pyramids used for?" These are two of the great review questions you'll find in this fun, ancient Egypt review game. Kids will use their knowledge of Egypt's past to win the game.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

King Tutankhamun: Was It Murder?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars complete a WebQuest in which they research ancient Egypt and King Tutankhamun. They determine the difference between historical fact and interpretation before using their research to develop an essay or PowerPoint.
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Worksheet
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King Tutankhamun

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
Using the King Tutankhamun exhibition as the topic for this 12 question activity, learners change sentences from the declarative to interrogative forms. Students would need to given information about King Tutankhamun in order to complete...
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Lesson Plan
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The Hidden History of Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Students compose fictitious journals based on their...
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Core Knowledge Foundation

Early World Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

For Teachers 1st Standards
Ancient world civilizations are the focus of a read-aloud anthology. First graders explore the early world of Mesopotamia, Babylon, the sphinx, and pyramids, get to know people of the Nile, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun, and examine world...
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Worksheet
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Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.
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Handout
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Tutankhamun

Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.
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Lesson Plan
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King Tut's Tomb

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars become familiar with the period in Egyptian history that King Tut lived in and explore the culture of that time period. They visualize their lives when they were 9 and imagine having the responsibility of running their own...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Alexander the Great

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Alexander the Great worksheet, learners answer multiple choice questions about Alexander the Great and the time he lived. Students answer 12 questions total.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: King Tutankhamun's Tomb

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the probability of a hidden chamber inside King Tutankhamun's Tomb, and who might be buried there.
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Handout
Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
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Website
Other

Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of Egypt or visit the online exhibit of artifacts at this site. Descriptions and history of the artifacts are given and there is an impressive links page.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.
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Graphic
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Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...
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Website
Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool site explores over 1500 years of ancient Egyptian history. Includes pictures and descriptions of the highlights of Egypt. Don't skip the section on mummification!
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Website
Other

Bbc: The Gold Death Mask of Tutankhamun the Boy Pharaoh

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the priceless artifacts found in King Tut's tomb, including his incredible gold mask. Some of these artifacts have travelled to museums around the world in a special exhibit that raised money to build a better...
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Website
Other

Blinden Kuh: Aegypten & Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site in German provides extensive information on Egypt, including the influential Pharaoh Tutankhamun and hieroglyphics (includes a translator!). Also includes extensive links to other Egypt resources in English and German.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Tomb of Tutankhamun for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: The Tomb of Tutankhamun Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Other

Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Tutankhamun

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides extensive information about King Tut, the boy king. Content includes a focus on King Tut's life and times, the cause of his death, his funeral, his tomb, his treasure, and the Mummy's Curse. Numerous photographs and a...
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Website
The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of the King Tut Exhibition without leaving your classroom. Learn how King Tut lived from before he became a pharaoh up until his death. You can also explore his tomb.
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Website
The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun: Exploring an Ancient [Mastaba] Tomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger exhibit about Tutankhamun, this resource lets you view details of the reconstructed mastaba of Unis-Ankh, the son of an early pharaoh.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Tutankhamun

For Students Pre-K - 1st
History for Kids presents information about the tomb of King Tut and the story it tells. Includes links to teacher resources with activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Interactive
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Egypt Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about ancient Egyptian civilization, gods and goddesses, mummies and tombs, pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other interesting facts.