The British Museum
British Museum: Ancient Egypt
A comprehensive site on Ancient Egypt, including sections on the lifestyle, geography, religion, and politics of the country.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction
Get acquainted with Ancient Egypt through this overview that summarizes key characteristics of Ancient Egypt. A concise explanation of the dynasties, geography, and pharaohs are included. Research further using the bibliography and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Developing Civilization in Ancient Egypt
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...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Palette of King Narmer
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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dinka Kinship
"Dinka" is a term that has been used for centuries to refer to a people who speak of themselves as "Moinjaang," or "the people of the people." They live over a wide area in southern Sudan, amid the many streams and small rivers that feed...
Read Works
Read Works: Egypt, the Kingdom of Kush, and Mesopotamia
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of flooding around the Nile River. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: How Cats Became Divine Symbols in Ancient Egypt
Along with hieroglyphics, obelisks and geometric patterns, cats feature prominently in ancient Egyptian art, reflecting the animal's unique status among the people who dwelled along the Nile River. The animals were initially adopted as...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Egypt and the Nile Valley, 1920
A map of Egypt and the Nile Valley from the delta south to the confluence of the Sobat River and the Upper Nile. This map shows Egypt Proper, Nubia, Kordofan, Sudan, Eritrea, and portions of Abyssinia and British Somalia. The map also...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: The Building of the First Aswan Dam
After reading a brief history on the construction of the first Aswan Dam, you can view historical photos of its development.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)
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.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Geography of Ancient Egypt
Thirteen-slide PowerPoint presentation on the geography of Ancient Egypt. Slides contain photos, maps and instructional information. [Requires download.]
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.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Government in Ancient Egypt
This site from the North Park University provides information concerning the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686-2181 BC) and its system of government. Examines the functions of the government and the links between government and religion.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Egypt [Pdf]
"Learn about Egypt" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about Egypt including its history and it's problems. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes:...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Natural Resources
This PBS article explains how Egypt, even though a desert region, was blessed with many natural resources.
Other
Guardian's Egypt: Map of Egypt
Print out this very detailed map of Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and Nubia with ancient Egyptian cities and geographic features.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Pyramids at Giza
Read about the impressive pyramids at Giza, how they were made, and why they were placed the way they were.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Egypt: Geography
Overview of the geography of Egypt with information from the CIA World Fact Book. Learn about the terrain, climate, natural resources, environment, and importance of its geographic location.
Read Works
Read Works: The British Empire Doctor David Livingstone
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text British missionary and explorer Doctor David Livingstone. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Explore Ancient Egypt
Explore and learn about places in Ancient Egypt on this interactive map. Next, try to place them to the correct locations on the map, and take a quiz on facts you read about them.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Ancient Egypt Religion
Topics discussed: creation, symbols, polytheism, Book of the Dead, Mummification, Cartouche, Curse of the Mummy, pyramids, and the Riddle of Sphinx. Very Interactive!!! - Make your own cartouche, explore a tomb, and make your own mummy.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim.org: Canals
Presented textual evidence as resources on the functions of ancient Egyptian canals, this website offers a timeline of events and a map of the canals.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction
Egyptian imagery, concepts, and perspectives are found everywhere; you will find them in architectural forms, on money, and in our day to day lives. This introduction will provide you with the primary filters to view and understand...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Ancient Egypt for Kids
This site contains links for students to learn about Ancient Egypt. It also contains some basic information about the Nile River, culture, pyramids, and fun facts.