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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt Daily Life: Flax

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the development and use of flax in the production of linen in ancient Egypt.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: Enter the Tomb!

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Serapeum of Saqqara tomb is an ancient burial site in Egypt. Read about the rediscovery of this important place in the 1850's and the treasures it holds.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Woods

For Students 9th - 10th
The Egyptians used wood for many things, but had very little locally, so you can see that they needed to trade for it. Read about how the carpenters used the wood they acquired. Hyperlinks to other places in website. Links to other...
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Stone Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow step by step the way Egyptian stonemasons made stone vases. This is a comprehensive look at the Old Kingdom manufacture of stone vessels, the materials, and the craftsmen themselves.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Furniture

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting and comprehensive discussion of the kinds of furniture found in Egyptian houses. Accompanied by many pictures. Links to many other sites with pictures of furniture.
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University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Making a Mummy

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn how to make an Egyptian mummy and help to prepare the pharaoh for his tomb.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Meat and Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the role meat and fish played in the Egyptians' diet. Many kinds of animals were domesticated for use of both upper and lower classes. Hyperlinks for more information.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Clothing

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive description of clothing in ancient Egypt: fabrics, construction, styles, laundering, and footwear. Many pictures accompany the commentary.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Make Your Own Cartouche

For Students 3rd - 8th
Featured is a description of hieroglyphics and the ancient Egyptian nameplate, the cartouche. Type in your own name to see what it would look like in hieroglyphics.
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Other

Keller Dovetail: Dovetails in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of ancient Egyptian boxes showing examples of fine carpentry. Examples of the dovetail technique from 4000 years ago.
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National Museums Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool: Escape From the Tomb

For Students 2nd - 6th
Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt while playing this learning game. Collect as many Egyptian artifacts as you can and avoid the mummy!
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian School

For Students K - 1st
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.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Families

For Students 1st - 6th
Reference for elementary students on the structure of marriage and family in ancient Egypt. With links to activities, quizzes and worksheets.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: History of Egypt

For Students 1st - 6th
Article designed for elementary students outlines the history of ancient Egypt. With child friendly illustrations and examples of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
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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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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Religion of Ancient Egypt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Article for kids on the religion, gods and goddess of ancient Egypt. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Scribes

For Students K - 1st
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.
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Other

Absolute Egyptology: Atum

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose Atum from the list on the left, which links to a picture and some information on the Egyptian god.
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Other

Absolute Egyptology: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose Isis from the list of Egyptian gods and goddesses on the left. The site includes a picture and some information on the goddess. There is also a link that takes you to a page that tells the Myth of Osiris.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Book of the Dead of Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Book of the Dead Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Hieroglyphic Alphabet

For Students 6th - 8th
Hieroglyphs were called "the words of God" by the Egyptians and were mainly used by the priests. Read a brief history of this beautiful alphabet and practice writing your name or short messages in Hieroglyphics.
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Virtual Egypt: Kings and Pharaohs Hieroglyphics

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides hieroglyphic translations for many of the prominent pharaohs from Egypt's past. A good resource for instructing students about Egyptian writing and royalty.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Boats and Transportation of Ancient Egypt for Kids

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

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Egypt Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

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