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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simulation: Connecting Osiris

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify Ancient Egypt as the origin of the idea that moral worth as the key to eternal life. For this Ancient Egypt lesson, students discuss immorality or eternal life. Students then work the Osiris puzzle and discuss 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
Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Explore ancient Egyptian culture, people, and myths. Discover tales of Osiris, Seth, and Isis. Write a myth with author Jane Yolen. Flash Plug-in only required on brainstorming link.
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Handout
University College London

Univ. College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs From Late Middle Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the types of burial goods found in burial chambers from the Middle Kingdom. Click on the pictures to take you to more pictures and some explanation. Hyperlinks to other articles on this complex website.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Abydos

For Students 9th - 10th
Abydos, a religious site for thousands of years, is the site of a New Kingdom temple, which you can explore on this PBS site. Click on the hyperlinks or on the temple itself to go inside. Requires QuickTime.
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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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Interactive
University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Gods

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the ancient Egyptian gods, then take a quiz.
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Website
Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
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Website
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Funerary Practices: Preparations and Burial

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the burial customs of the ancient Egyptians from pre-dynastic times to the Ptolomeic period. Dollinger looks at the customs of both the rich and the not-so-rich. Hyperlinks to other articles in this extensive...
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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
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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Graphic
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Medinet Habu

For Students 9th - 10th
You can see pictures of Medinet Habu, the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, on this PBS site. Click on the hyperlinks or on the temple to see the pictures and read the commentary. QuickTime required.
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Handout
Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the Egyptian god Osiris.
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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.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a detailed explanation of Egyptian mythology and culture.
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Lesson Plan
Kinder Art

Kinder Art: Make Your Own Book of the Dead (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
At this site from KinderArt students will learn about the Book of the Dead and its importance to Ancient Egyptian culture by creating their own Book of the Dead using colored pencils and scroll paper.
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Interactive
University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Gods

For Students 3rd - 8th
Illustrated overviews of ten gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Egyptian imagery, concepts, and perspectives are found everywhere; you will find them in architectural forms, on money, and in our day to day lives. This introduction will provide you with the primary filters to view and understand...
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Handout
Penn Museum

Penn Museum: A New Look at an Ancient Culture: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.
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Handout
Other

Absolute Egyptology: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose Isis from the list of Egyptian gods and goddesses on the left. The site includes a picture and some information on the goddess. There is also a link that takes you to a page that tells the Myth of Osiris.
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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.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Gods and Goddesses

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
Osiris was believed to be the king of Egypt in prehistoric times. His brother Seth had him killed. Isis, wife of Osiris, searched Egypt for his body parts and resurrected him in the Otherworld.