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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Investigate Real Egyptian Artifacts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short list of artifacts dating back to Ancient Egypt with descriptions and images. Additionally, find links for activities, a timeline, and details of mummies to enhance study of the early civilization.
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Primary
Other

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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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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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Akhenaten

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of Akhenaten and early Egyptian civilization.
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Primary
Other

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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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Cuneiform and the Invention of Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article discussing early forms of writing in the Ancient Near East. Includes links to additional information.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: History of Egypt

For Students 1st - 6th
Article designed for elementary students outlines the history of ancient Egypt. With child friendly illustrations and examples of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
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Lesson Plan
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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PBS

Pbs: How Art Made the World

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion to the PBS series, How Art Made the World, this site shows the vital role art has played in the development of humanity beginning with very early civilizations. With text, images, and interviews with scholars, the site shows...
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Abu Simbel

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry detailing the temple complex, Abu Simbel, and discussing the achievements, gods and sacred sites of ancient Egypt.
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Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: Palette of King Narmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource with analytical discussion of the Palette of King Narmer helps students gain an understanding of ancient Egypt through theoretical interpretation of the image itself. With photos and links to additional resources.
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Handout
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.