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.
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Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Mummification: How Did the Egyptians Perfect
This article suggests that the ancient Egyptians may have practiced their mummification techniques on skeletons for centuries before using them on flesh.
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Kmt: A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt: Royal Mummies Musical Chairs
An article which discusses the problems associated with the identification of the "Royal Mummies of Egypt". These were some of the most famous Pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Minding Your Mummies: The Science of Mummification
Mummies have always played a part in nightmares for Western cultures, but in ancient Egypt, mummification was a serious religious ritual. They believed that preserving human remains was necessary so that the previous owner could enjoy...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Mummification
A description not only of the mummification process, but also a look at the embalmers themselves, focusing on the hazards of the trade. Links to other websites for more information.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update
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....
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ancient Egypt
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore Ancient Egypt Religion and Mummification. Learn about the Egyptian Gods and traditions when one passes on.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Enrichment Ancient Egypt
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes life in ancient Egypt, the Egyptians belief systems and the mummification and burial process during those times. Discussion questions are posed throughout this activity.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Burial
Informative overview of ancient Egyptian burial practises. Site includes photos, links to related material and timeline of events.
University College London
University College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs
This comprehensive website offers discussion and pictures of burial customs in Egypt from Pre-Dynastic times through Islamic Egypt. Hyperlinks to much more information within the site.
BBC
Bbc: The Mummy Maker
An interactive game that allows the students to act as ancient Egyptian embalmers. Requires Flash plug-in.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Scents Incense and Perfume
Egyptians loved good smells. Read about the use of incense and the manufacture of perfumes in ancient Egypt.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Funerary Practices: Preparations and Burial
A comprehensive look at the burial customs of the ancient Egyptians from pre-dynastic times to the Ptolomeic period. Dollinger looks at the customs of both the rich and the not-so-rich. Hyperlinks to other articles in this extensive...
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Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum: Ancient Egyptian Faces
This is a blog for a course at Johns Hopkins University. In the course, students conduct research on and do a technical analysis of two Egyptian mummy portraits. The blog is filled with their comments, images, and links to articles and...
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Amigos De La Egiptologia: Medicina
This well-illustrated web page explains some of the medical practices of the ancient Egyptians.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Tomb of the Unknown Mummy
National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Games
Some of the games in ancient Egypt were designed just for adults, but others were played by people of all ages.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Egyptian Mummies" by Us history.org
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Egyptian Mummies
Encyclopedia entry describes in detail the process of mummification in Ancient Egypt and who was mummified.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Book of the Dead
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Texts of chapters and spells the Egyptians used in the afterlife.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Mummies
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Mummies. The afterlife of this world civilization.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Make a Mummy
Learn about the many steps involved in the process of mummification use by the Egyptians in their burial process. What is preserved after thousands of years? And what can scientists learn about life in ancient Egypt from studying...
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.
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Mummy Tombs
Don't miss this fascinating site with information about mummies around the world, museums, and projects you can try at home. Contains fascinating photos and even recent news articles about this ancient tradition.