Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Pyramids
Reference material for elementary students outlines the history of the ancient pyramids of Egypt. Includes photos of the Great Pyramid at Giza, Saqqara, and the temples built to honor the gods and goddesses.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: The Pyramids of Egypt
Considered to be the "largest single building ever constructed by man," The Great Pyramid of Khufu is regarded as the greatest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This article gives a detailed description of this pyramid,...
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt!: The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid of all and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Detailed information and links are found here.
Other
Museum Tours: The David Roberts Gallery: David Roberts, r.a.
David Roberts was a 19th century artist who traveled to Egypt and nearby regions to paint and draw architectural structures and people. His published work was very popular in England. This is a collection of 124 pieces of his work that...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Egypt, 3150 to 31 Bce
A map of ancient Egypt showing the pyramids of Gizeh, the Tombs of Beni Hassan, and various ancient cities.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Great Sphinx of Giza, Ancient Egypt
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a well known statue built during Ancient Egypt. It features a lion with a human head and stands over 20 metres (66 feet) high and 70 metres (240 feet) long. This photo of the Great Sphinx of Giza was taken...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: A New Look at an Ancient Culture: Egypt
Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.
Other
Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle
Students estimate the cost of building an Egyptian pyramid with modern materials and ancient building methods in this math project.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx
The second great pyramid of Giza was built by Khufu's second son Khafre. Read descriptions and view pictures in this article.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pyramids
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pyramids. The great structures of this world civilization.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Awe Inspiring Photos of the Ancient Pyramids of Egypt
From the early step pyramids to the towering Great Pyramids of Giza, the tombs are among the few surviving wonders of the ancient world. This site offers 10 photos of Ancient Pyramids of Egypt.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Ancient Egyptian Dynasties: Ruling Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms
Egypt is famous for its enormous pyramids, many of which can still be visited today. The pyramids were built by the rulers of Egypt, called pharaohs. In the following informational text by USHistory.org, discusses the rise and fall of...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Egypt Facts and Information
Learn about ancient Egyptian civilization, gods and goddesses, mummies and tombs, pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other interesting facts.
University College London
University College London: Digital Egypt: Evolution of the Pyramids
An illustrated explanation of how pyramids developed from earlier tomb structures, with links to related information, illustrations, and animated diagrams.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Egypt, 525 Bc
A map of Egypt at the time of the Persian conquest by Cambyses (525 BC) at the end of the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty under Psamtik III. The map shows the delta city of Pelusium and the lower capital of Moph (Memphis) conquered by Cambyses. At...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Lesson 5: Architectural Marvels
Investigate the structure, function and art of the pyramids, temples and obelisks of ancient Egypt. Design and create a model of a pyramid, temple or obelisk.
Curated OER
Image From Pyramid Challenge
The BBC offers an excellent site full of resources on ancient Egypt. Includes a large collection of articles, images, and stories.
Curated OER
Image From Development of Pyramids Gallery
The BBC offers an excellent site full of resources on ancient Egypt. Includes a large collection of articles, images, and stories.
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Architecture
This resource presents a browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Egyptian architectural elements, such as capitals, columns, temple designs, tombs, pyramids, obelisks, sphinxes, and pylons. Library also includes clip art of...
PBS
Hieroglyphs: Say What
This site is a wonderful resource to explore for an explanation of hieroglyphics. The origin, uses of, and how to read hieroglyphics is presented in a clear, easy to understand manner for kids and adults. It is accompanied by...
Curated OER
Tour Egypt: The Ancient Egyptian Number System
This Tour Egypt site presents an easy-to-read account of ancient Egypt mathematics. Content explores the history and development of mathematics, how it was used, what helpful documents we have found that give us insight into what the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Building the Pyramids
Egyptians using pulleys to build a pyramid.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pyramids Scene
A scene from ancient Egypt, with the pyramids in the background.