Young archaeologists have an opportunity to learn about ancient Egypt courtesy of the materials in a resource that prepares classes for a visit to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. After examining information about the Predynastic Period,...

Challenge scholars to apply reading comprehension skills with an informational text the discovery and exhibition of King Tut's tomb. Learners read a short passage then show what they know as they answer four multiple choice questions and...

This incredible resource for social studies teachers includes materials to support a dynamic 10-day unit on Ancient Egypt, from basic geographic features and culture to mummification, hieroglyphics, and art and architecture.

Were the ancient Egyptians successful in evading decomposition during the mummification process? What happens to the human body after death? This fascinating video combines a study of biology and the mummification process of some ancient...

From pharaohs and pyramids to the mummification process, this packet is a fantastic resource for studying ancient Egypt! Worksheets not only review key terms and practices that are foundational to ancient Egyptian culture, such as...

Learners work together to research and present their findings on the 20th century archaeological phenomenon of Ötzi the Iceman! This is a well-organized worksheet that guides class members through researching the story of the find,...

You cannot enter the afterlife without your name, or so says Egyptian theology. In �"Egypt Unwrapped: the Mystery of the Screaming Man,"� the National Geographic Channel follows researchers as they attempt to unwrap the mystery...

Shades of Indiana Jones and Ramses II! False burial chambers and pits are all features of the most thoroughly decorated of all the Valley of the Kings tombs. Part nine also looks at the engineering techniques used to create Abu Simbel as...

Imagine organizing and providing for a workforce of 10,000, just one of the many challenges facing Imhotep, the architect of the worldÕs first stone step pyramid. Images and re-enactments enliven part three of the series on ancient...

Casey Gardener takes your class to meet Leonardo, one of the most intact dinosaur mummies ever found. A prominent paleontologist takes you on a tour of the dinosaur's body, showing how fossils and mummies can tell the story of life as it...

Excite your class with this clip that describes one of the most interesting dinosaur finds ever. Found by a high school student, a completely articulated mummified hadrosaur was uncovered in the high deserts of North Dakota. Why are...

Kids love to learn about ancient rights and practices, and nothing seems more fascinating that Egyptian mummification. Help them learn as they read with a well-organized study guide. They read to define each of the 29 questions, 18...

First graders enter the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. In these lesson plans, learners study the culture and lifestyles of the Egyptians. The look at photographs of artifacts and recreate some of these historical treasures...

How did ancient Egyptians create those fascinating mummies? Find out how and why the Egyptians mummified their dead. Slides contain easy-to-read, simple text that describes the basics about Egyptian beliefs and burial practices. Quiz...

Learners explore food preservation by participating in a mummification lesson. In this fruit characteristics lesson, students hypothesize what will happen to an apple that has been cut open and left out in the air. Learners create a...

A fantastic lesson on the contributions of ancient Egypt to society. Your class will be led on a wonderful, cross-curricular journey that introduces them to many aspects of this fascinating society. Geometric measurement, linear...

Oh my! Life after death, but how? Learn all about the ancient Egyptian custom of mummification. Each colorful slide provides a how and why related to burial customs, Egyptian religious beliefs, and the process of mummification. A great...

"Who was the most famous Egyptian?" "What were pyramids used for?" These are two of the great review questions you'll find in this fun, ancient Egypt review game. Kids will use their knowledge of Egypt's past to win the game.

Students wrap their mummy, use canopic-style jars for the preserved chicken organs and design and decorate a sarcophagus. They collect data by weighing, measuring and graphing their "mummy" and its organs.

Students examine how various ancient cultures honor the dead through mummification. They view online pictures of Incan and Chinese mummies, and write or draw pictures describing an imaginary trip to the "mummy room" of a museum.

To observe preservation techniques firsthand, learners dry a flower in sand and compare cucumber slices soaked in salt water for a week with slices left out to dry in the open air. Video resources (not attached) include one about mummies...

Awesome, that is all I have to say! This set of lessons provides learners with an understanding of ancient Egyptian laws, lifestyle, religion, and culture. It engages them in a critical analysis activity regarding the film, "The Prince...

While this presentation looks to be composed by a student, it does provide some useful information. It focuses on describing the Egyptian practice of mummification. The language used is very simple and lacks an understanding of the...

What did those Ancient Egyptians accomplish anyway? Well, according to this slide show, they built amazing pyramids, developed hieroglyphic writing, mummified their dead, and had more gods than you could shake a stick at. A nice...