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Quia

Quia: Egyptian Numerals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Practice changing Egyptian numerals into our everyday numbers we use and vice versa. Three hints are available. This game is set up with a game show format. See how high you can climb on the money chart!
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Music

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Information on instruments and the importance of music in ancient Egyptian culture. Includes photos, links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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ArtQuizz

Art Quizz: Egyptian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated quiz on Egyptian art.
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eBook
Quia

Quia: Exploring Lines and Angles

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you're looking for a short quiz to check your students' basic knowledge about ancient Egyptian art, then you will find this site very useful. There are seven scored multiple choice questions, and the quiz automatically shows the...
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Mfa Boston: Collection: Egyptian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection is one of the most important collections of Egyptian art in the world. You can view a varity of 3D art forms dating as far back as 3800 B.C.
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Website
Friesian School

Friesan School: The Pronunciation of Ancient Egyptian

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very concise and in-depth site about the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt. The site provides background information about the formation of the Egyptian language as well as information about the actual images and sounds of the...
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Ancient Egyptian Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting overview of the economy of ancient Egypt. It covers everything from sources of wealth, taxation, and the benefits of the economic system. Hyperlinks to other articles on this site.
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Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Egyptian Protesters Demand President Step Down

For Students 9th - 10th
Wild, violent protests in Egypt over the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Many young people have joined the protests due to lack of jobs and education in Egypt. Article also reports on the importance of social media such as...
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Website
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Funerary Practices: Preparations and Burial

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the burial customs of the ancient Egyptians from pre-dynastic times to the Ptolomeic period. Dollinger looks at the customs of both the rich and the not-so-rich. Hyperlinks to other articles in this extensive...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Priests

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from PBS explains the role of priests in ancient Egypt as advisors to the pharaohs among other duties. Find out why the priests grew so wealthy and important in the government.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Carpenter's Workshop

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ammon

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Minding Your Mummies: The Science of Mummification

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Mummies have always played a part in nightmares for Western cultures, but in ancient Egypt, mummification was a serious religious ritual. They believed that preserving human remains was necessary so that the previous owner could enjoy...
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Handout
Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Medicina

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-illustrated web page explains some of the medical practices of the ancient Egyptians.
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Handout
Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Escritura

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish-language Friends of Egypt page surveys the hieroglyphic writings of the ancient Egyptians.
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Website
Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Historia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on some of the many prominent personalities who lived in ancient Egypt. View the history of pharaohs, kings, and kingdoms.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Nefertari's Tomb by Alizah Salario

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF nonfiction passage "Nefertari's Tomb" by Alizah Salario discusses how the tombs of the Ancient Egyptians provide information about their culture. It is followed by 10 comprehension...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 8 Facts About Ancient Egypt's Hieroglyphic Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
The script found on the insides of ancient Egyptian temples, monuments and tombs represents a complex remnant of history. Next to the pyramids, the Sphinx and mummies, one of the most intriguing discoveries from ancient Egyptian...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Temple of Amun Re and the Hypostyle Hall, Karnak

For Students 9th - 10th
The massive temple complex of Karnak was the principal religious center of the god Amun-Re in Thebes during the New Kingdom. The complex remains one of the largest religious complexes in the world. This temple gives scholars a wealth of...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hunefer, Book of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
"Book of the Dead" was specially produced for Hunefer. He was a royal scribe and steward of King Sety I. Hunefer's high status is reflected in the fine quality of his "Book of the Dead", which was specially produced for him. View...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Tomb Chapel of Nebamun

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Museum contains 11 fragments of wall painting, some of the most famous images of Egyptian art. The fragments come from the now lost tomb-chapel of Nebamun, an ancient Egyptian scribe or, "scribe and grain accountant in the...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hunefer, Book of the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunefer's high status is reflected in the fine quality of his Book of the Dead, which was specially produced for him. This, and a Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure, inside which the papyrus was found, are the only objects which can be ascribed to...

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