Curated OER
Paleo-Indian Traditions
Seventh graders, in groups, name and describe the three traditions of the Paleo-Indian period.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Carpenter's Workshop
Contains a wealth of information regarding the use of carpentry in ancient Egypt. By clicking on the tools in the relief at the top of the page, one can learn about the use of the adze, saw, and bow drill by Egyptian carpenters.
Other
Carving at Skidegate
A site describing the process artists use to carve and raise a totem pole at Skidegate. Great photos and descriptions of the tools, preparations, and the animals carved into this fabulous piece of artwork.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Carpenters and Their Tools
Carpenters had a broad array of tools at their disposal. Look at the line drawings from an Egyptian tomb which show carpenters using their many tools. Links to other websites for additional informatiion.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Adze
Contains graphics and a description of a tool used by ancient Egyptians called an adze.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Adze
One of the most common tools used by carpenters in Ancient Egypt was the adze. This adze is made of a metal blade attached to a wooden handle.