Kidport
Social Studies: Ancient Egypt
Experience the pyramids, the Sphinx and Egyptian hieroglyphics all on one page. Students can see colorful pictures and read about the history behind them.
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.
Other
Guardian's Egypt: Map of Egypt
Print out this very detailed map of Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and Nubia with ancient Egyptian cities and geographic features.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Egyptian Harps
A harp is a stringed instrument of triangular form. The sculptures and ruins of the Egyptians and Syrians give evidence that it was a favorite instrument among them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Egyptian Art
Art is usually meant to be seen and cherished, however, Egyptian art was never meant to be seen. The artwork in Egypt was to benefit the deceased. This site shows examples of Egyptian art and details the main characteristics of their...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Building Pharaoh's Ship
In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Now fully reassembled, this extraordinary royal craft, one of the oldest planked vessels in the...
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: Religion Y Mitologia
Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Egypt
Explore ancient Egyptian culture, people, and myths. Discover tales of Osiris, Seth, and Isis. Write a myth with author Jane Yolen. Flash Plug-in only required on brainstorming link.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction
Get acquainted with Ancient Egypt through this overview that summarizes key characteristics of Ancient Egypt. A concise explanation of the dynasties, geography, and pharaohs are included. Research further using the bibliography and...
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
University of Chicago
Ancient Egyptian Images
Scroll through five images of Egyptian art. Includes photography images and line drawings.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
Other
The Mastabas at Giza, Egypt
This site provides information with photos about the ancient Egyptian Mastabas.
Read Works
Read Works: Pet Cemetery
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Egyptian views about pets. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: The Little Known Peruvian Pyramids That Are as Old as Egypt's
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...
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Ancient Egypt
Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.
Quia
Quia: Egyptian Numerals
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!
University of California
Uc Irvine: Egyptian Fractions
An introduction to the way the ancient Egyptians wrote fractions, along with a more sophisticated look at the process of converting modern fractions to Egyptian form. Contains a very informative and interesting group of related links,...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Facts About Mummies and Mummification
Read about the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification and about some mysterious deaths and superstitious beliefs that have been associated with them.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Egypt Facts and Information
Learn about ancient Egyptian civilization, gods and goddesses, mummies and tombs, pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other interesting facts.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion: Collections
The Krannert Art Museum provides a great collection of artwork from all over the world. Click on "collections" to access images of African, Egyptian, America-Pre-Columbian, USA, Ancient Gandhara, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Greece,...
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