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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Egypt, 525 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Egypt at the time of the Persian conquest by Cambyses (525 BC) at the end of the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty under Psamtik III. The map shows the delta city of Pelusium and the lower capital of Moph (Memphis) conquered by Cambyses. At...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Celebrities of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten notable ancient Egyptian rulers, including Ramses III, Seti I, Gemahlin Amenophis III, Ptolemaeus Euergetes II, Nefertari, Arsinoe II Philadelphus, Aethopian, Cleopatra II, and Mutemua XVII.
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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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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
Illustrated reference page designed for elementary students provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Egyptian Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Art. Study the statues and wall paintings of this great civilization.
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Other

Godchecker: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 1st - 9th
Introduction to the Gods of Egypt with definitions and descriptions of the Ancient Gods and Goddesses of Egypt and their cultural significance.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
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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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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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A&E Television

History.com: The Little Known Peruvian Pyramids That Are as Old as Egypt's

For Students 9th - 10th
Caral was an architectural marvel - a 1,500-acre complex constructed by the oldest known civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Colossal pyramid structures in the Americas as old as those in Egypt? The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, in...
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University College London

University College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs: Mastabas

For Students 9th - 10th
A university-level collection of digital resources about mastabas, which combines information and graphics about mastabas, in general, with information and graphics about specific mastabas, such as those found at Saqqara, Egypt. Includes...
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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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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mastaba Tombs at Dahshur, Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the archaeological excavation of an ancient Egypitian cemetery found at Dahshur, Egypt, home to the remains of several different mastabas. Includes a reconstruction of the mastaba of a royal courtier and an interesting...
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The British Museum

Pyramids: Construction of Khufu's Great Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a story about the building process of the Great Pyramid by the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu.
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Other

Mummy Tombs

For Students 9th - 10th
Don't miss this fascinating site with information about mummies around the world, museums, and projects you can try at home. Contains fascinating photos and even recent news articles about this ancient tradition.
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Other

Great Scott: Hieroglyphs

For Students 1st - 9th
Excercises teaching Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, including writing, numbers, and fractions.
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Other

Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Spurlock Museum: Egyptian Mummification

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual exhibition on Egyptian mummification. Covers the history through different periods of Egypt's history, the rituals, artifacts found with mummies, sources of information about mummification, the materials that were used, and the...
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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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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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Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Art: Bronze Mount From a "Shawabty Bundle": Arm With Feather

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bronze mount from a "Shawabty Bundle": Arm with Feather, c. 1336-1256 BC comes from Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qubbanet el-Qirud, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 or early Dynasty 19.
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Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Art: Shawabty Bundle": Arm With Scribe's Palette

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bronze Mount from a "Shawabty Bundle": Arm with Scribe's Palette, c. 1336-1256 BC is a funerary figure from Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qubbanet el-Qirud, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 or early Dynasty 19.
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Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Art: Bronze Mount From a "Shawabty Bundle": Head

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bronze Mount from a "Shawabty Bundle": Head, c. 1336-1256 BC comes from Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qubbanet el-Qirud, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 or early Dynasty 19.

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