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Graphic
University College London

University College London: Digital Egypt: Basketry

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on materials, techniques, or function to see pictures of basket techniques from ancient Egypt. Very little commentary, but interesting pictures.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Akkadians, Egyptians, and Hebrews

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the civilizations of the Akkadians, Egyptians, and Hebrews.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 5th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore Ancient Egypt Religion and Mummification. Learn about the Egyptian Gods and traditions when one passes on.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Enrichment Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes life in ancient Egypt, the Egyptians belief systems and the mummification and burial process during those times. Discussion questions are posed throughout this activity.
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Unit Plan
The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Lord of Two Lands

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a detailed overview of the most powerful person in ancient Egypt, the pharaoh. Content includes a story detailing the creation of the pharaoh, various pieces of ancient artwork, and a learning activity.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about Egypt's Golden Empire when you visit this site.
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Primary
Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Middle Kingdom

For Students 6th - 8th
This article lists the dynasties that ruled the Middle Kingdom of Egypt from the 11th dynasty (2125-1991 BC) to the 17th dynasty (1650-1550 BC) and describes the major events that marked the reigns of their respective pharaohs.
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Unit Plan
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Sinai Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive web site featuring information on Sinai in Egypt including topics such as history, holy land, the Bedouin, major sites, maps, travel information, and more.
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Handout
Other

Cmc: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Writing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides information on ancient Egyptian forms of writing. There are charts that show translations of hieroglyphics as well as information on scribes and writing in pyramids.
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PPT
Other

St. Louis Public Schools: Ancient Civilizations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation provides information regarding how geography affected cultural development during the development of early civilization. It describes city-states, early religious beliefs, social structure and technology of the...
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Unit Plan
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Cairo: Living Past, Living Future

For Students K - 1st
Interactive web unit will allow both educators and students to explore the history, culture, society, geography, and environment of this fascinating city that sits at the crossroads between ancient and modern, east and west, tradition...
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Website
Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: Long Term Installation: Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity

For Students 9th - 10th
The long-term installation, "Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity" is on view at the Brooklyn Museum. This page takes you on a visual, descriptive and virtual tour of the exhibit and selected works from the exhibit.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Egypt Queen of the Nile

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site contains biographical information about the Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Article
Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Mummification: How Did the Egyptians Perfect

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article suggests that the ancient Egyptians may have practiced their mummification techniques on skeletons for centuries before using them on flesh.
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Website
Discovering Egypt

Discovering Ancient Egypt: Akhenaten the Heretic

For Students 5th - 7th
Akhenaten was revolutionary in his religious beliefs. He worshiped only the sun god in a polytheistic society, therefore he was not loved by many of his subjects. This following site includes a summary, a podcast and video highlighting...
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Interactive
Other

Air Pano: Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual tour in 3D of the Great Pyramids of Giza. There are easy to understand navigational tools, and different photographs to start an exploration from.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Materials and Techniques

For Students 6th - 8th
Ancient Egyptians used a wide variety of techniques to make their unparalleled artwork. Stone, paint, wood, metal, relief sculpture, and pigments are described with pictures. A question/answer section from the community is also included.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Egypt's Pyramids

For Students 7th - 8th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Inventions and Technology of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Inventions and Technology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Boats and Transportation of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Boats and Transportation Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Army and Soldiers of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Egyptian Army Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Nile River and Geography of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Nile River Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Great Sphinx of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: The Great Sphinx Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: History of Egypt

For Students 1st - 6th
Article designed for elementary students outlines the history of ancient Egypt. With child friendly illustrations and examples of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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