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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Religion in the Lives of Ancient Egyptians

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the religious practices of the ancient Egyptians along with a selection of images.
Article
BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article giving reasons for the fall of the Old Kingdom. Among the reasons discussed are: weakness of centralized government, climatic changes and more. Archived.
Handout
Able Media

The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Technical but fascinating Classics Technology Center site gives evidence from papyri, art, and burial remains about the medical abilities and advancements of ancient Egypt. Includes reports of polio and tuberculosis.
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Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Details many medical innovations practiced by ancient Egyptians. Includes information on the art of the healers, as well as how common diseases and illnesses were treated.
Website
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Treasures of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Gallery of Art offers a virtual tour of the tomb of Thutmose III and streaming slideshows of Egyptian artifacts with "Informative narratives from the experts."
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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography: Cleopatra Vii

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Cleopatra VII of Ancient Egypt. The last Pharaoh and friends of Romans Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Boats and Transportation

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the boats and transportation of Ancient Egypt. The Nile River was an important way to travel using ships and rafts.
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Jim Loy

Jim Loy's Website: Egyptian Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a general overview of the ancient Egyptian number system. The site compares the ancient symbols to those of modern day numerals. More detailed information can be found from the bottom of the page dealing with Egyptian...
Website
Andre Dollinger

Pharaonic Egypt: Agriculture in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the inventions and innovations of the Ancient Egyptian farmers. This detailed article, which discusses irrigation and the Nile flooding, planting, and harvesting includes links to related articles and...
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Other

Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the ancient Egyptian numbering system. Use the "converter" to the right to translate modern-day numbers to Egyptian hieroglyphs, or scroll to the bottom of the page to continue the journey and learn about...
Interactive
University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: The Egyptian Number System

For Students 3rd - 5th
Animated and interactive website from Children's University of Manchester on the Ancient Egyptian Number System. Students can explore the characteristics of ancient Egyptian numbers and use their math facts along the way.
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Other

The Ancient Egypt Site

For Students 9th - 10th
"Explore more than 3.000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end of prehistory at prehistory 3,000 BC to the closing BC the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 A.D."
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: Egypt: Gods of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Online travel site provides tour of Egypt featuring the history and mythology of Ancient Egypt.
Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Bread, the Staff of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the preparation of flour and the baking of bread in ancient Egyptian kitchens. Bread, the staff of life, was vital to all classes of Egyptians.
Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.
Handout
University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis

For Students 9th - 10th
See pictures of tools used in grain production in ancient Egypt. The artifacts are similar to tools used today.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
Handout
BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Ramesses the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Rameses the Great, it gives information on his major achievements and whether he deserves the title of "Great" or not. Archived.
Handout
Orpheus Books

Q Files: History: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site uses photos and fun facts to help students learn about the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
Activity
DLTK

Kids Zone: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site offers young students a look at how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt. Also, gives students an opportunity to write their names and other short messages in Ancient Egyptian. Best suited for grades 3-6.
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Other

Great Scott: Hieroglyphs

For Students 1st - 9th
Excercises teaching Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, including writing, numbers, and fractions.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...

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