Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Mathematics
A brief explanation of the numbering system of the ancient Egyptians, with great drawings and sample problems. Use this resource to introduce yourself to the symbols ancient Egyptians used in mathematics. There are some activities to...
The British Museum
British Museum: Egyptian Life
Students learn about a day in the life of two ancient Egyptian families. They also explore paintings to learn more about the life of a wealthy nobleman in ancient Egypt. Afterwards, they can play Senet, a popular Egyptian game.
The British Museum
Ancient Egypt: Where Was Writing Used
Uses many pictures to cover the use of heiroglyphics in ancient Egyptian temples and the tools used to create reliefs.
The British Museum
Snaith Primary School: Egyptian Life
An informative, interactive site that looks at Egyptian life through the lives of two ancient Egyptian families using tomb paintings. Features also include an authentic Egyptian game.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Egyptian Numerals
Discussion of early Egyptian number systems, including hieroglyphics and hieratic symbols and how they evolved.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis: A Royal Feud?
A biography of Hatshepsut and a discussion of the reasons her successor Tuthmosis decided to try to "remove" her from Egyptian history. Archived.
Other
Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Take a tour of Egypt or visit the online exhibit of artifacts at this site. Descriptions and history of the artifacts are given and there is an impressive links page.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Abu Simbel
Encyclopedia entry detailing the temple complex, Abu Simbel, and discussing the achievements, gods and sacred sites of ancient Egypt.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Religion in the Lives of Ancient Egyptians
A good description of the religious practices of the ancient Egyptians along with a selection of images.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom
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.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Top Ten Landmarks and Artifacts
A gallery of ten of Egypt's remarkable architectural and artistic wonders. Excellent photographs and helpful commentaries.
Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt
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.
Andre Dollinger
Ancient Egypt: Medicine
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.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
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."
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.
Other
Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers
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...
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: The Egyptian Number System
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.
Other
The Ancient Egypt Site
"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."
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Journey to the Afterlife
In groups of four, have students design an Egyptian funerary barge to transport the mummy through the underworld to the afterlife. The design of the boat is extremely critical in order for the mummy to have a chance to reach and enter...
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Egypt: Gods of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mythology
Online travel site provides tour of Egypt featuring the history and mythology of Ancient Egypt.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Bread, the Staff of Life
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.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things
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.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Make Your Own Book of the Dead (Lesson Plan)
At this site from KinderArt students will learn about the Book of the Dead and its importance to Ancient Egyptian culture by creating their own Book of the Dead using colored pencils and scroll paper.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis
See pictures of tools used in grain production in ancient Egypt. The artifacts are similar to tools used today.
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