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PPT
Curated OER

Ancient Egypt: Life After Death and Mummies

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Oh my! Life after death, but how? Learn all about the ancient Egyptian custom of mummification. Each colorful slide provides a how and why related to burial customs, Egyptian religious beliefs, and the process of mummification. A great...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony: The After Life

For Teachers 5th - 7th
There is nothing more fascinating than ancient civilizations. Take a journey into the afterlife with a look at the Egyptian weighing of the heart ceremony. Kids will love learning about Ammut the devourer, Horus, and Osiris as they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses: Anubis

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Anubis was god of funerary practices and mummification in ancient Egypt. Young scholars show what they know as they fill out a description of the god, what he ruled over, and his importance to ancient Egyptians. Tip: Find or make more...
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PPT
Curated OER

You Wouldn't Want to be a Mummy.

For Teachers 5th - 6th
How did ancient Egyptians create those fascinating mummies? Find out how and why the Egyptians mummified their dead. Slides contain easy-to-read, simple text that describes the basics about Egyptian beliefs and burial practices. Quiz...
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PPT
Curated OER

Egypt: How Society was Organized

For Teachers 6th - 7th
While this presentation doesn't provide a lot of information, it could be a handy review tool or way to warm up the class. They answer what life was like for an ancient Egyptian, then review basics about Egyptian religion and social...
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PPT
Curated OER

Mummification

For Teachers 6th - 8th
While this presentation looks to be composed by a student, it does provide some useful information. It focuses on describing the Egyptian practice of mummification. The language used is very simple and lacks an understanding of the...
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Online Course
Sacred Text Archive

Sacred Text Archive: Development of Religion & Thought in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of a book by American Egyptologist James Henry Breasted, published in 1912. It follows the evolution of Egyptian religion from belief in the god Osiris to the time of Akhenaton who tried to force monotheistic...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Priests

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from PBS explains the role of priests in ancient Egypt as advisors to the pharaohs among other duties. Find out why the priests grew so wealthy and important in the government.
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Handout
Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information about Egyptian religion. It includes an encyclopedia of gods and goddesses, myths, folktales, and articles about religious practices and cultural centers.
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Handout
Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Religion Y Mitologia

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Primary
Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: Aten Worship

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed discussion of the worship of Aten during the reign of Amen-Hetep IV (Amenhotep), including a translation of the "Hymn to Aten".
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Handout
The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
The British Museum

The British Museum: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the sky, Horus. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
The British Museum

The British Museum: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of protection, Isis. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Unit Plan
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Sinai Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive web site featuring information on Sinai in Egypt including topics such as history, holy land, the Bedouin, major sites, maps, travel information, and more.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Egyptian god Horus.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Egyptian goddess Isis.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Egyptian god Osiris.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
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Unit Plan
Other

Bradshaw Foundation: Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixteen Egyptian gods and goddesses are listed, accompanied by pictures and explanations of their roles.
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Handout
Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the Egyptian god Horus.
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Handout
Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Geb

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Geb, an ancient Egyptian earth god.
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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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Website
Able Media

Able Media: Ancient Egyptian Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles on 28 Egyptian gods and goddesses--includes the deity's symbols and manner of representation.