Curated OER
You Either Know It Or You Don’t!
In this research skills worksheet, middle schoolers research the answers to fifteen questions that involve all the subjects across the board.
Curated OER
Seventh Grade Social Studies Test
In this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 7th graders respond to 30 multiple choice questions based on 7th grade social studies skills.
Curated OER
You Either Know it or You Don't 5
In this Internet research skills worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer trivia questions. Students may use reference sources if they don't know the answers.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Government in Ancient Egypt
This site from the North Park University provides information concerning the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686-2181 BC) and its system of government. Examines the functions of the government and the links between government and religion.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom
A nice article giving reasons for the fall of the Old Kingdom. Among the reasons discussed are: weakness of centralized government, climatic changes and more. Archived.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Egypt
A thorough look at Egypt from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
Other
St. Petersburg Times: Egypt Daily Life
Basic information on the daily lives of Ancient Egyptians. Looks at family life, marriage, cosmetics, food, fashion, furniture, and government.
The British Museum
Ancient Egypt: Where Was Writing Used
Uses many pictures to cover the use of heiroglyphics in ancient Egyptian temples and the tools used to create reliefs.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Egypt
Provides a travel guide and country profile of the North African nation of Egypt including a broad overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: Economy
Find out what the Egyptian government is doing to jump-start its economy. Although based on agriculture, see how the economy is branching out into other sectors to provide jobs for millions of Egyptians. Information is from the U.S....
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Priests
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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Egyptian Social Structure
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Government
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Government. The history of this world civilization.
A&E Television
History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Egypt
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Egypt's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location and a video about the ancient civilization that flourished...
Other
All About Egypt: Life in Modern Egypt
Modern day Egypt is a blend of ancient and new ways. This text based article provides a detailed look at all aspects of today's Egypt including its people, government, education, modern cities, religion, and economy.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Museum of Archeology in Tanta
The Governorate of Al Gharbiya is known for its ancient history, so no wonder that the Egyptian Government chose the year 1913 for the establishment of a Museum of Archeology in this city. However, very soon the museum was shut down and...