Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Extinction: Is It Inevitable?
Young scholars read the article "The Sixth Extinction" by Niles Eldredge on past mass extinctions and the current rate of loss of species. There is a choice of student activities which includes having students respond to discussion and...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: What Caused Egypt's Old Kingdom to Collapse?
Activity on Egypt's Old Kingdom and how societies meet the environmental challenges faced. Students review the article on the Old Kingdom and in small groups, develop a strategy to deal with the Nile River. Questions for writing and...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Sudan: Political Map
A political map of Sudan showing its states' boundaries, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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.
The British Museum
British Museum: Geography of Ancient Egypt
Discusses the two types of land in ancient Egypt. At the bottom of the page you can select a story, explore maps, or take a challenge about ancient Egyptian geography.
Other
Bible Chronologist: Evidence of the Exodus From Egypt?
This is a very interesting site that provides evidence that the Exodus of the Israelites really did happen.
Other
Daily Bible Study the Ten Plagues
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.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
Other
Montana State University: Strange Dead Bird
An online interactive mystery where students use their science knowledge to solve the death of some strange birds. Use the clues given to use the scientific method to figure out why the animals are getting sick.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: At the Zoo the Snorting Gazelle
This article, published by Zoogoer (January/February 1997), offers an intimate look at Speke's Gazelles found at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Find out where this gazelle gets its name, as well as some odd and distinctive traits of this...
Other
Crocodilian Species List
This website offers in-depth information and photos on all living crocodilian species.
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...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Ideas in Science: Theories, Hypotheses, and Laws
Learning module looking at scientific explanations. Discussion covers theories and how they develop, some well-known theories and their origins, and how theories are revised and refined. Also, covers hypotheses and laws. The three...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Biographies
As part of a larger web site and accessed through a series of links, this section focuses on the biographies of noted Metis.
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.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti
Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.
PBS
Pbs: Wonders of the African World
A site from PBS allows the student to discover Africa through pictures and stories. Explore Black Kingdoms of the Nile, The Swahili Coast, The Slave Kingdoms, The Holy Land, The Road to Timbuktu, Lost Cities of the South. The site also...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: James Monroe's Obituary
A reproduction of President James Monroe's obituary as it appeared in the Niles' Weekly Register, a Baltimore newspaper dated July 23, 1831.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Crocodile Family
Crocodiles and the dwarf crocodile is a family of reptiles within the Crocodile order. The Nile crocodile, American Crocodile, and mugger crocodile are example members of this family. Learn more about the crocodile family in this...
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.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Egypt
This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Lugbara
The Lugbara people live on the plateau of the Nile -- Zaire watershed in northwestern Uganda and northeastern Zaire.
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...
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