Utah Education Network
Uen: Ancient Civilizations and the Modern World
Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Women
An intriguing look at the woman's role in society in the New Kingdom. This PBS article talks about the rights of women which were unusual in ancient cultures
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity 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.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt
Is ancient Egypt all about pyramids and hieroglyphs? Who are the people who have been preserved for thousands of years as mummies? What do we know about them and how did we find out? Let's take a very long trip back in time to find out.
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.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: History: Ancient Egypt
This site uses photos and fun facts to help students learn about the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Egypt: Explore Real Egyptian Mummies
Identify three images and x-rays of Egyptian mummies. Additionally, find links for activities, artifacts, and a timeline to enhance study of the early civilization.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Tombs & Afterlife (Lesson on the Beliefs of Ancient Egyptians)
A video-based lesson plan that involves students in investigating the concept of the afterlife, the significance of tombs, and the burial customs and traditions of the ancient Egyptians. Ends with an assignment to design and create a...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: History of Egypt
Article designed for elementary students outlines the history of ancient Egypt. With child friendly illustrations and examples of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ammon
Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Religion of Ancient Egypt
Article for kids on the religion, gods and goddess of ancient Egypt. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice History Questions: Ancient Egypt
Test your knowledge of ancient egypt with this online quiz.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egypt Art History
Reference page for kids on ancient Egyptian art provides photos of works dating back 5000 years. Site includes links to two museums housing art from ancient Egypt and quiz.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Jigsaw
Selection of jigsaw puzzles on themes related to ancient Egypt.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for exploring the daily lives of ancient Egyptians from every social class. Learners select one class and develop a creative class presentation to share their findings.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Scribes
Kid friendly article with pictures on the people, known as scribes, who did all the writing in ancient cultures. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Ancient Egyptian Art for Kids
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Art. Study the statues and wall paintings of this great civilization.
Other
Godchecker: Egyptian Mythology
Introduction to the Gods of Egypt with definitions and descriptions of the Ancient Gods and Goddesses of Egypt and their cultural significance.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian School
Article for students teaches them about education in ancient Egypt. Students learn how children were educated and who had the opportunity to go to school in ancient Egypt. Resources for teachers.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Science
History for Kids reference page with illustrations provides details of a number of scientific achievements from ancient Egypt, including metal working, glass blowing, surveying and the development of standardized measurement.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The River Nile
Learning resource for kids with map and photos on the Nile River tells about the importance of rivers to the development of civilization in ancient Egypt. Inlcudes links to teacher resources.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Furniture
History for Kids reference page on the furniture of ancient Egypt shares information on household furnishings of the wealthy and others in Egyptian civilization.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Families
Reference for elementary students on the structure of marriage and family in ancient Egypt. With links to activities, quizzes and worksheets.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Hierarchy
History for Kids reference page on the social structure of ancient Egypt provides information on the class system hierarchy.