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Tomb Explorer/Temple Explorer
Fourth graders build an explorer vehicle which they program through an obstacle course to enter the tomb or temple to discover artifacts.
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The History of Ancient Egypt
In this World History worksheet, students use the clues to identify what historians now understand about ancient Egypt and its people. They complete each of 14 clues with a word or phrase related to what they already know.
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Tomb Guardians
Students practice using compasses to find cardinal directions in this cross-curricular lesson plan about the Chinese art of tomb sculptures. The lesson plan also includes a creative lesson plan extension.
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Ancient Chinese Tomb Building
Young scholars compare and contrast the monuments erected for George Washington, the first president of the United States, and Qin Shi Huangdi (r. 221- 210 BCE), the first emperor of China. This lesson also includes a creative project.
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Egyptian Pyramids
This article provides a general overview of Egyptian pyramids, including history, location, and construction.
Other
The Mastabas at Giza, Egypt
This site provides information with photos about the ancient Egyptian Mastabas.
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Bluffton College: Mausoleum of Hadrian
Brief description and photographs of the Mausoleum of Hadrian.
University of Chicago
University of California: Mausoleum of Hadrian
This site from the University of California contains a brief section of information on the Mausoleum of Hadrian, also with pictures. Not too in-depth, but rather interesting to check out.
Friesian School
Friesian School: The Tomb of Rameses Ii
The Friesian School provides a drawing and brief description of Rameses II's tomb.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: The Giza Plateau Mapping Project
Resource focuses on the the geology and topography of the Giza plateau, the construction and function of the Sphinx, the Great Pyrimids, the associated tombs and temples, and the Old Kingdom town in the vicinity.
Other
North China City Believed to Be Ancient Capital
This site provides an article on Xingtai in North China's Hebei Province, which was probably one of the capital cities of the Shang Dynasty.
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Tomb of Nofer Reconstructed (Image Size 36k) Click for Larger Image
This site provides information with photos about the ancient Egyptian Mastabas.