Curated OER
African-American Art and the Political Dissent during the Harlem Renaissance
Pupils are introduced to the culture of African American art. Using the internet, they research the events surrounding the Harlem Renaissance and discover how it produced a wide variety of art and literature. To end the lesson, by...
Curated OER
Money Pit
Sixth graders make a list of aspects of our culture found on a penny, and then observe another object based on another culture. In this culture lesson plan, 6th graders take their new object and research that culture.
Curated OER
My 2011 Resolution: Investigate Mathematics of Calendars and Fitness
Ring in the new year with interdisciplinary units related to the development of calendars and getting fit.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Violence Erupts Across Egypt
In this English activity, students read "Violence Erupts Across Egypt," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
God Fights Back
Students view a television program tracing religious fundamentalism in Iran and the United States. They participate in a discussion exploring the similarities of fundamentalism in different religions and cultures and outline the goals...
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Learn about the ancient Egyptian gods, then take a quiz.
Other
Cmc: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Writing
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor
Elizabeth Cox outlines a day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Ancient Architecture
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
Other
Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum: Ancient Egyptian Faces
This is a blog for a course at Johns Hopkins University. In the course, students conduct research on and do a technical analysis of two Egyptian mummy portraits. The blog is filled with their comments, images, and links to articles and...
Other
Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Temple Design
A side-by-side comparison of the design principles embodied in ancient Egyptian versus ancient Greek temples, with additional facts and illustrations about the function and evolution of temples in ancient Egypt. Includes short...
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt Monthly: Ancient Egyptian Agriculture
This Tour Egypt Monthly informative article overviews important aspects of Ancient Egyptian Agriculture, including the Nile flooding, farming tools, grain and vegetable cultivation, and animal domestication. Included are small images of...
Other
Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Burial
Informative overview of ancient Egyptian burial practises. Site includes photos, links to related material and timeline of events.
Friesian School
Friesan School: The Pronunciation of Ancient Egyptian
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...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]
The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Ancient Egyptian Economy
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.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 6 23 14: Remains of Ancient Egyptian Epidemic Uncovered
Learn about a epidemic that ravaged ancient Egypt, and how scientists are able to learn about it now.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Mythology
Encyclopedia entry provides a detailed explanation of Egyptian mythology and culture.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Inventions and Technology
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian inventions and technology including papyrus, writing, medicine, mathematics, ship building, and makeup.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Hieroglyphics
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Picture writing of this world civilization.
TES Global
Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects: Bust of Ramesses Ii
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Bust Of Ramesses II, an ancient Egyptian king, is part of the "Teaching History with 100 Objects" collection from The British Museum. This resource includes images of several artifacts, a list of...
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Illustrated overviews of ten gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.
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