Curated OER
Ancient Civilizations Quiz 70
In this ancient civilizations worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the ruler Khufu of the Egyptian times. Students complete 4 questions.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Outside the Pyramid
Contains an interactive 3-D illustration that allows one to navigate a website containing information and images of the Great Pyramid and surrounding structures.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Old Kingdom: Pyramid of Khufu
Using vibrant pictures, this source details the construction of the Great Pyramid for the Pharoah Khufu. A bibliography is given for further research and a question/answer section from the community is included.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt!: An Overview of the Giza Plateau in Egypt
Provides detailed information about the pyramids on the Giza Plateau
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt!: The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid of all and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Detailed information and links are found here.
Other
Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?
An extensive article discussing the work of Dr. Mark Lehner, a specialist on the history of the Pyramids and their construction. The article includes a number of excellent illustrations.
The British Museum
Pyramids: Construction of Khufu's Great Pyramid
Read a story about the building process of the Great Pyramid by the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
Other
Guardian's Egypt: The Pyramid of Khufu
A great resource that takes you on a tour of the interior of the Great Pyramid and teaches you about its history.
BBC
Bbc: The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity
Author provides a six page essay on the age of the Egyptian pyramids. Special attention is given to the Great Pyramid, the burial chamber, and the concept of life after death for the king who would ?spend eternity traversing the sky and...
PBS
Nova Online Adventures: Pyramids, the Inside Story
Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx
The second great pyramid of Giza was built by Khufu's second son Khafre. Read descriptions and view pictures in this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Great Pyramids of Giza
The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history. However, they are threatened by urban encroachment and political chaos. With the...
Other
Museum of Un Natural Mystery: Great Pyramid of Giza
A synopsis of the history of the Great Pyramid of Khufu since its construction.
Other
Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Great Pyramid of Khufu
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. Instructions require download.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Khufu
Khufu, the second king in the Fourth Dynasty, was the son of King Senefru and Queen Hetepheres. Khufu ordered the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Khufu
A Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. He reigned from 2589 to 2566 BC, and is known for being the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza.