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BBC

Bbc: Africa & Europe (1800 1914)

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the BBC's "Story of Africa" series, this article covers 19th century exploration and colonization. Archived.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Middle East in the 20th Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examining the history of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire through to the present. Enhance lessons with these resources.
Unit Plan
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Cairo: Living Past, Living Future

For Students K - 1st
Interactive web unit will allow both educators and students to explore the history, culture, society, geography, and environment of this fascinating city that sits at the crossroads between ancient and modern, east and west, tradition...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Explore ancient Egyptian culture, people, and myths. Discover tales of Osiris, Seth, and Isis. Write a myth with author Jane Yolen. Flash Plug-in only required on brainstorming link.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Outside the Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an interactive 3-D illustration that allows one to navigate a website containing information and images of the Great Pyramid and surrounding structures.
Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Minding Your Mummies: The Science of Mummification

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What You Never Knew About Beds, Bedrooms & Pajamas [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A reader's theater script for Patricia Lauber's children's book, What You Never Knew About Beds, Bedrooms & Pajamas, is provided on these pages. Eight character roles are needed in this activity.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Egyptian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a collection of images of Egyptian art. View pieces one at a time or fifty at a time (see top navigation). Includes an introduction to Egyptian art, too.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Building Pharaoh's Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Now fully reassembled, this extraordinary royal craft, one of the oldest planked vessels in the...
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The British Museum

The British Museum: The Old Master Scribe

For Students 9th - 10th
A fictional story that shows the difference between different types of ancient Egyptian writing which is set in ancient Egypt as a young boy learns to scribe from a master scribe.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Other

Alexandria: A Historical Outline

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hellenic Electronic Center offers extensive information about Alexandria starting with its founding by Alexander to contemporary times. Describes the achievements of the city and its decline because of other sea routes for trade.
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Other

Bible Chronologist: Evidence of the Exodus From Egypt?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very interesting site that provides evidence that the Exodus of the Israelites really did happen.
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Other

Daily Bible Study the Ten Plagues

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site to help with research on the Ten Plagues in the book of Exodus. It describes the situation in Egypt that the time and gives Biblical references for each plague.
Online Course
Other

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Lecture Notes: Ancient Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy illustrated notes, to accompany a university-level course, on the first civilizations in the ancient Near East: Sumer and Egypt.
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Other

International Committee for Egyptology: The Global Egyptian Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Global Egyptian Museum is an ambitious, long-term project that intends to eventually gather digitized versions of artifacts from Egyptian history that are housed in museums around the world. This amounts to 850 collections and 69...
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Other

Flamenco world.com: Flemenco, 200 Years Young

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction of the world of Flamenco from its origins in the 15th century. A good summary of the history of this art form.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahara

For Students 3rd - 7th
Informative site containing facts and insights about the African region of the Sahara. Explore the countries, people, and economy of this fascinating region, the largest desert in the world. Country closeups detail interesting and...
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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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Ehud Barak Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this extensive interview with the former Prime Minister of Israel that took place in 2001. There is also a short biography and profile of this man who spent 36 years in the military.
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US Department of State

United States Embassy: Cairo Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Egypt, including economic aid, national security, and travel information.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Chance That Rooms Are Hidden Behind King Tut's Tomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the theory of hidden rooms in King Tut's tomb.
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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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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at Egypt's geography, history, politics, and economy.