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Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Akenhaten

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Akenhaten (Akhenaten) from PBS tells of his militant enforcement of monotheism in Egypt and the results of that.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Tiy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the powerful Queen Tiy, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akenhaten. Her role as a strong leader was extraordinary in Egyptian times. Be sure to watch the video too. Requires RealPlayer.
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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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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.