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Curated OER

University of St Andrews: An Overview of Egyptian Math

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a detailed overview of Egyptian mathematics, focusing on the arithmetical methods which they devised to work with their numerals.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Egyptian Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website find the solution to this Egyptian fractions challenge by using equivalent fractions and your problem solving skills.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: King Tut's Tomb

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian secret of King Tut's Tomb. How it was found, the curse, and the treasure inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamun
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Unit Plan
The British Museum

British Museum: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on Ancient Egypt, including sections on the lifestyle, geography, religion, and politics of the country.
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Handout
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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Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Escritura

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish-language Friends of Egypt page surveys the hieroglyphic writings of the ancient Egyptians.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 5 5 14: How the Egyptians Really Built the Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the new scientific theory about how the pyramids were built and why so many scientists find it convincing.
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Handout
Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt!: The Dahshur Necropolis in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the pyramid complex at Dahshur, Egypt, which opened in 1996. Links on the left lead to more detailed information.
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Article
Other

Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive article discussing the work of Dr. Mark Lehner, a specialist on the history of the Pyramids and their construction. The article includes a number of excellent illustrations.
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Handout
The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Byzantine Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of byzantine Egypt in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Egypt.
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Handout
Other

Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the ancient Egyptian numbering system. Use the "converter" to the right to translate modern-day numbers to Egyptian hieroglyphs, or scroll to the bottom of the page to continue the journey and learn about...
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BBC

Bbc: The Mummy Maker

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive game that allows the students to act as ancient Egyptian embalmers. Requires Flash plug-in.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ra

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Egyptian god Ra, also known as Re.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Egyptian goddess Isis.
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Other

Anno Urbis: The Gods of Egypt the Religion of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy excerpt on Egyptian religion from the book "Ten Great Religions" by James Freeman Clarke, published in 1899.
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Website
Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Old Kingdom

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article list the rulers, dynasties, and major events of Egypt's Old Kingdom from the 1st dynasty (3100-2890 BC) to the 8th dynasty (2181-2125 BC).
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Handout
The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
The British Museum

The British Museum: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the sky, Horus. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
The British Museum

The British Museum: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of protection, Isis. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Egyptian god Horus.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Egyptian god Osiris.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Queens of Ancient Egypt (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A video-enriched lesson that has learners researching three great queens of ancient Egypt--Nefertiti, Tiy, and Nefertari. Students will identify the ways in which these powerful women impacted Egyptian culture and will explain why they...
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Website
Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool site explores over 1500 years of ancient Egyptian history. Includes pictures and descriptions of the highlights of Egypt. Don't skip the section on mummification!

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