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Curated OER

Culture and Kingdoms of West Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Africa was home to many great ancient civilizations, this presentation covers aspect of 4 of them. Middle schoolers explore aspects of civilizations from Nubia, Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. Topics covered are achievements, culture, great...
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BBC

Bbc World Service:the Story of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Africa is documented from earliest times to the present. The menu bar divides it into time periods which then divide into sub-topics; also included is a visual timeline.
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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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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides a fascinating glimpse of Egypt's New Kingdom, arising "more than one thousand years after the pyramids were built." Concentrating on the lives of seven pharaohs (one of them a woman), the site includes a timeline, lesson...
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University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: Nubia: The Land and the People

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about Nubia and the people that live there. Includes photos of artifacts, maps, and a timeline.
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BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa, Nile Valley Nubia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a web-article on Nubian history and culture presented by the BBC. Several audio links and quotes to heighten the feeling of authenticity of the region and their struggles with Egypt. Archived.
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PBS

Pbs: Meroe and Nubia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has history of the Nubian kingdom and their capital at Meroe. Highlights the development of the untranslatable Meroitic language and the extensive ruins that have not yet been uncovered at Meroe.
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Other

Saudi Aramco World: Decorated Houses of Nubia

For Students 9th - 10th
In a special article written by Louis Werner and photographed by Michael Nelson, "The Decorated Houses of Nubia" examines the region of Upper Nubia in Sudan which maintains its linguistic and cultural differences with great pride.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Early Peoples

For Students 3rd - 5th
Regents prep site giving the history of the Paleolithic Period and Early River Civilizations. Includes pictures and map.
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University of California

The Neolithic Period in Nubia

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only describes the time period, but also shows artifacts with descriptions. Great for those researching Ancient Nubia.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim.org: Canals

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented textual evidence as resources on the functions of ancient Egyptian canals, this website offers a timeline of events and a map of the canals.
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Other

Egipto.com: Introduccion en La Historia De Nubia

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish, A brief overview of the relationship of Nubia & Egypt through the years. Historical information and links to many other Egyptian and pyramid sites.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Ethiopia, including segments on the country's historical, social and religious background. Recounted from a antiquated Christian perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...