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Mc Clung Museum of Natural History & Culture: Early Photographs of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of 231 historical photographs of Egypt from the 19th century to the early part of the 20th century. They depict both ancient and modern Egypt and are organized into different periods of Egypt's history going back to the Old...
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BBC

Bbc: Egyptians: The Story of the Nile

For Students 9th - 10th
Obviously instrumental in Egypt's growth as a magnificent civilization, the Nile's annual inundation provided Egyptians with food and transportation. Archived.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Art History and culture for students studying ancient Egypt provides an introduction from which students develop a framework for understanding the culture and its impact on future cultures.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for working with students to analyze the geographic features of ancient Egypt leading to an understanding of how Egypt's location, landscape, and natural resources helped it become the world's first superpower.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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New York Public Library: The Middle East in Early Prints and Photographs: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of digitized photographs, artworks, and documents on Egypt's history. Under 'Genre,' it is possible to filter them to isolate photographs, illustrations, etc.
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Dr. Zahi Hawass: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are looking for information on the pyramids and the ancient Pharaohs you have come to the right place. You will find pictures of various excavations taken by the author of the site, press releases about new finds in the field of...
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Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of Egypt or visit the online exhibit of artifacts at this site. Descriptions and history of the artifacts are given and there is an impressive links page.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Secrets of Lost Empires

For Students 9th - 10th
NOVA ferrets out long-forgotten secrets of architects and engineers of the early civilizations. Content focuses on the trebuchets of medieval Europe, the pharaoh's obelisks of ancient Egypt, the moai statues of Easter Island, the...
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University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 6th
Is ancient Egypt all about pyramids and hieroglyphs? Who are the people who have been preserved for thousands of years as mummies? What do we know about them and how did we find out? Let's take a very long trip back in time to find out.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides an overivew with map, photos, and timeline of the history and geography of ancient Egypt.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...
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Project Britain

Woodlands Junior School: Introduction to Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to read, colorful site introducing many aspects of Ancient Egypt. The menu lists topics to click on: pyramids, farming, Gods, King Tut, hieroglyphics, mummies, river Nile, pharaohs, and more. Brief text make this ideal for...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
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Orpheus Books

Q Files: History: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site uses photos and fun facts to help students learn about the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Egypt: Explore Real Egyptian Mummies

For Students 3rd - 8th
Identify three images and x-rays of Egyptian mummies. Additionally, find links for activities, artifacts, and a timeline to enhance study of the early civilization.
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St. Petersburg Times: Splendors of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual exhibition displays a selection of artifacts from the rule of the Pharaohs, and articles about life in Ancient Egypt, including geography, daily life, religion, art and architecture. Some links may no longer load, but there...
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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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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Egypt: In the Land of the Pyramids Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over Egyptian Pyramids. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Egypt Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about ancient Egyptian civilization, gods and goddesses, mummies and tombs, pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other interesting facts.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Geography of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirteen-slide PowerPoint presentation on the geography of Ancient Egypt. Slides contain photos, maps and instructional information. [Requires download.]

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