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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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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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Unit Plan
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Religion in the Lives of Ancient Egyptians

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the religious practices of the ancient Egyptians along with a selection of images.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Amulets

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the role that amulets played in ancient Egypt.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ba and the Ka

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the meaning of the Ba and the Ka in the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about life and death.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Canopic Jars

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the role of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burial customs.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Book of the Dead

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the meaning and role of the ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead.'
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
Illustrated reference page designed for elementary students provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.