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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Click the names on the left for descriptions of characters, places, and articles associated with Egyptian mythology. Some descriptions are lengthy and contain pictures and/or hieroglyphs.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Egypt's Greatest Leaders (Lesson Plan About the Pharaohs)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A plan for investigating the leadership styles of seven of Egypt's most famous pharaohs using video footage from the PBS series "Egypt's Golden Empire." Includes directions for helping students prepare creative presentations on the life...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Illustrated Timeline of Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Step through 500 years charting the major events of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. An effective tool for learning about the lives and accomplishments of major Egyptian pharaohs, including Rameses and Akhenaten.
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Handout
Other

Amenhotep Iv (Akhenaten)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a concise summary of the life of Amenhotep IV, including comments regarding his legacy in later societies.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Akhenaten and the Amarna Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article on the life of Akhenaten and the period of Egyptian history known as the Amarna Period. Archived.
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Handout
Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the New Kingdom and its dynasties, beginning with the 18th dynasty (1550-1295 BCE). See how Egyptian dating is expressed by ruling families. Related links are provided for detailed information.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Valley of the Kings

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.