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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Egypt

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Egypt.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Godchecker: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 1st - 9th
Introduction to the Gods of Egypt with definitions and descriptions of the Ancient Gods and Goddesses of Egypt and their cultural significance.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Egypt's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location and a video about the ancient civilization that flourished...
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Other

St. Petersburg Times: Splendors of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual exhibition displays a selection of artifacts from the rule of the Pharaohs, and articles about life in Ancient Egypt, including geography, daily life, religion, art and architecture. Some links may no longer load, but there...
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The British Museum

British Museum: Maps of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the drop down menu you can select a variety of different maps to explore. Provides good maps and definitions of vocabulary.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a travel guide and country profile of the North African nation of Egypt including a broad overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Nile River and Geography of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Nile River Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Egypt History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Egypt including early dynasties, pyramids, pharaohs, Arab rule, British rule, independence, and recent wars, leaders, and issues on this website.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Buster's Egyptian Adventure

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students join Buster Baxter on a ancient Egypt, in this geography lesson. Students learn about Cairo, ancient Egypt, the pyramids, the Nile River, and relevant vocabulary terms. Then students write about what they've learned in the form...
Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Ancient Egypt Religion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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.
Unit Plan
The British Museum

British Museum: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site on Ancient Egypt, including sections on the lifestyle, geography, religion, and politics of the country.
Handout
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: The Great Pyramid of Giza

For Students 2nd - 7th
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest pyramid ever built. It is also known as the Great Pyramid of Khufu. It is the largest of three pyramids built next to each other in El Giza, Egypt. Learn about The Great Pyramid Of Giza in this...
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Curated OER

Flag of Egypt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Egypt. Maps and current flag are included.
Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Map of Egypt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Egypt. Maps and current flag are included.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the impact of geography on the development of civilization in Ancient Egypt.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: The Nile

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with a map of the Nile, read about settlements in the area and the importance of the Nile and its flooding to the ancient Egyptians. Follow hyperlinks to additional information.
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Other

Cmc: Egyptian Civilization: Geography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides information about Egyptian geography. Describes the importance of the Nile River and the Nile River Valley.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Daily Life

For Students 1st - 6th
Illustrated reference material designed for elementary students provides and overview of the geography and history of Egypt, housing structure and the types of daily activities typical to the culture.
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Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Geografia Y Planos

For Students 9th - 10th
A Spanish language website evaluating principal monuments of the Egyptian civilization. Enriched with maps and reconstructions.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Middle East Map

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using interactive tools, students will discover the many regions of the Middle East using graphic maps and finally, rearrange the jigsaw pieces to recreate the full map.

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