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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 5 12 14: Tomb Painting Provides Answers to Pyramids Mystery

For Students 3rd - 8th
Modern people have always wondered how the pyramids of Egypt were contstructed. Learn what we are now discovering that may unveil the facts about this ancient achievement.
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Handout
Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt!: The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Other

Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Nova Mysteries of the Nile: Classroom Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PBS site offers teacher resources for studying ancient Egypt and the culture of that time. One can either customize a lesson plan using online archaeological sites, use a lesson plan from the site, or use some of the ideas and...
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Other

Bbc: Egyptian Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives an introduction to pyramid construction and an overview of the most well known pyramids in Egypt.
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Article
Other

Mit: A New Angle on Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology investigated whether the ancient Egyptians could have used a synthetic concrete for the huge stones used in building the pyramids. The theory has met enormous resistance...
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Website
Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool site explores over 1500 years of ancient Egyptian history. Includes pictures and descriptions of the highlights of Egypt. Don't skip the section on mummification!
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Let's Move It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore methods employing simple machines likely used in ancient pyramid building, as well as common modern-day material transportation. They learn about the wheel and axle as a means to transport materials from rock quarry to...
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Handout
Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: Overview of Pyramid Construction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a description of the design of step pyramids and true pyramids found in Egypt, as well as a discussion of construction techniques with excellent graphics.
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Website
Science Daily

Science Daily: How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing how Egyptian pyramids were constructed.
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Website
PBS

Nova Online Adventures: Pyramids, the Inside Story

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.
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Interactive
Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Pyramids and Temples

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site creates a computer-generated reconstruction of Egyptian pyramids and temples. View pyramid floor plans, paintings, drawings, and photos.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Pyramids of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
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...