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Woodlands Junior School: Introduction to Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy to read, colorful site introducing many aspects of Ancient Egypt. The menu lists topics to click on: pyramids, farming, Gods, King Tut, hieroglyphics, mummies, river Nile, pharaohs, and more. Brief text make this ideal for...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Alphabet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Reference material on the history of the alphabet beginning with a system of representation of sounds as in Egyptian hieroglyphs and then cuneiform. Illustrations and links to related content.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Illustrated Timeline of Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Step through 500 years charting the major events of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. An effective tool for learning about the lives and accomplishments of major Egyptian pharaohs, including Rameses and Akhenaten.
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University College London

University College London:digital Egypt for Universities: Games in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Artifacts of games and game pieces from Predynastic Egypt and later. Click on the game to see many pieces from that game. Some commentary describing the finds.
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt!: The Dahshur Necropolis in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the pyramid complex at Dahshur, Egypt, which opened in 1996. Links on the left lead to more detailed information.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 5 12 14: Tomb Painting Provides Answers to Pyramids Mystery

For Students 3rd - 8th
Modern people have always wondered how the pyramids of Egypt were contstructed. Learn what we are now discovering that may unveil the facts about this ancient achievement.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Egyptian Ankh

For Students 4th - 6th
Discusses Egyptian hieroglyphics and the importance of the symbol Ankh in ancient Egypt.
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Other

History on the Net: The Egyptians Pyramids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides an introduction to Egyptian pyramids for younger students.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History of King Tut

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sir Dig-a-Lot takes us on a tour of King Tut's tomb and explains some facts about this ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
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Other

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ancient Egypt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Library of ancient Egyptian clip art, by illustrator and educator Phillip Martin.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Egypt: Explore Real Egyptian Mummies

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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A&E Television

History.com: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
For almost 30 centuries -- from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. -- ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom...
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Kidport

Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Experience the pyramids, the Sphinx and Egyptian hieroglyphics all on one page. Students can see colorful pictures and read about the history behind them.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Government in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the North Park University provides information concerning the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686-2181 BC) and its system of government. Examines the functions of the government and the links between government and religion.
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Guardian's Egypt: Map of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out this very detailed map of Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and Nubia with ancient Egyptian cities and geographic features.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Building Pharaoh's Ship

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1954, an Egyptian archeologist discovered an immense, beautifully crafted ship buried in pieces right beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Now fully reassembled, this extraordinary royal craft, one of the oldest planked vessels in the...
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Amigos De La Egiptologia: Religion Y Mitologia

For Students 9th - 10th
Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt, an Introduction

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
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Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
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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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Other

The Mastabas at Giza, Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information with photos about the ancient Egyptian Mastabas.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Little Known Peruvian Pyramids That Are as Old as Egypt's

For Students 9th - 10th
Caral was an architectural marvel - a 1,500-acre complex constructed by the oldest known civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Colossal pyramid structures in the Americas as old as those in Egypt? The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, in...
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Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.
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Quia

Quia: Egyptian Numerals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Practice changing Egyptian numerals into our everyday numbers we use and vice versa. Three hints are available. This game is set up with a game show format. See how high you can climb on the money chart!

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