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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of the King Tut Exhibition without leaving your classroom. Learn how King Tut lived from before he became a pharaoh up until his death. You can also explore his tomb.
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Eternal Egypt: Gilt Fan of King Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This gilt flabellum, or fan, of King Tutankhamun is decorated with scenes of the king hunting ostriches and ducks. It is also ornamented with hieroglyphic texts.
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Eternal Egypt: Glove of King Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
The glove of King Tutankhamun is the same as a modern glove, in the shape of the hand and have five fingers. Most probably, gloves in ancient Egypt were not used to keep the hands warm, but were worn for horse riding, so were made of...
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Eternal Egypt: Double Vase of King Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This double vase of King Tutankhamun shows the expertise of the ancient Egyptian workers in carving alabaster vessels.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Tomb of Tutankhamun for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: The Tomb of Tutankhamun Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Tutankhamun

For Students Pre-K - 1st
History for Kids presents information about the tomb of King Tut and the story it tells. Includes links to teacher resources with activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Eternal Egypt: Head of King Tutankhamun as Amun

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutankhamun appears here in the guise of Amun wearing the tall twin plumes. Since Tutankhamun's face shows a gentle childlike quality, we can assume it was carved quite early in his reign.
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Eternal Egypt: Headrest of King Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
Headrests were used in ancient Egypt to protect the head of the sleeper and ease the circulation of air around the head in the hot summer nights. This headrest of Tutankhamun is similar in shape to a folding stool.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Valley of the Kings

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.
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Tutankhamun's Death Mask and Coffins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is developed by a amateur photographer who's traveled to quite a few exotic destinations. A comprehensive description of King Tut's Sarcophagus as well as some great photographs are offered here.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History of King Tut

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sir Dig-a-Lot takes us on a tour of King Tut's tomb and explains some facts about this ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
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Eternal Egypt: Pectoral of King Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This pectoral is made of gilded wood and colored glass. The main decorative element is the royal cartouche. A scarab is used as a counterbalance, and hangs on the back of the wearer.
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Eternal Egypt: Sunshade of King Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This wooden canopy is a testimony to the ancient Egyptian craftsman's creativity and ingenuity.
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Eternal Egypt: Model of a Boat of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This is one of eighteen model boats that were found in the treasury of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The fleet was to be used by the king on his journey beyond the grave.
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Eternal Egypt: Head of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
An unusual and appealing small head that is a masterpiece; it was found by Howard Carter at the entrance to King Tutankhamun's tomb. The head is that of the boy pharaoh with very beautiful features, modeled in the Amarna style.
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Eternal Egypt: Sword of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
The sword of King Tutankhamun is a single piece of bronze divided into three parts. The first part is the hilt, which is black. The second and third parts form the blade. It is considered to be ceremonial in purpose.
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Eternal Egypt: Sphinx of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
King Tutankhamun is depicted here in the form of a human-headed sphinx wearing the Double Crown.
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Eternal Egypt: Life Sized Statue of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This life-sized statue of King Tutankhamun acted as a guardian for the tomb and as a Ka, or spirit, statue.
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Eternal Egypt: Staff With Tutankhamun's Names

For Students 9th - 10th
This long staff of King Tutankhamun is completely covered with gold. It has glass inlay decorations at the top and beneath the handhold, which is formed like an open lotus flower.
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Eternal Egypt: Small Papyrus Box of Tutankhamun

For Students 9th - 10th
This unique small box is made of papyrus fiber. The scenes on it suggest it might have been made to keep the objects from the ceremony when King Tutankhamun was crowned.
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum (London): Tutankhamen: Beneath the Mask

For Students 9th - 10th
See and experience how modern science has been used to create a three-dimensional portrait of Tutankhamen, based not on Tut's famous golden but on X-rays of his mummy.
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Tutankhamun's Death Mask and Coffins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is developed by a amateur photographer who's traveled to quite a few exotic destinations. A comprehensive description of King Tut's Sarcophagus as well as some great photographs are offered here.