Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Clothing

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids website provides an overview of what the ancient Egyptians wore, the type and quality depending on social standing. Includes worksheets and activities.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
Handout
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.
Website
Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: History of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour Egypt offers an in-depth timeline of Egyptian history beginning with the prehistorical Lower Paleolithic period and ending with the British occupational period. Very useful for finding basic information on Egypt's history.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a travel guide and country profile of the North African nation of Egypt including a broad overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Handout
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.
Article
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.
Handout
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.
Handout
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.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Ancient Egypt for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site contains links for students to learn about Ancient Egypt. It also contains some basic information about the Nile River, culture, pyramids, and fun facts.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Egyptian Pharaohs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Article with pictures teaches kids about pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Students learn about the role pharaohs played in Egyptian society and their importance as both politcal and religious leaders. With links to resources including...
Unit Plan
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Sinai Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive web site featuring information on Sinai in Egypt including topics such as history, holy land, the Bedouin, major sites, maps, travel information, and more.
Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Ancient Egypt Religion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Topics discussed: creation, symbols, polytheism, Book of the Dead, Mummification, Cartouche, Curse of the Mummy, pyramids, and the Riddle of Sphinx. Very Interactive!!! - Make your own cartouche, explore a tomb, and make your own mummy.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Egypt's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location and a video about the ancient civilization that flourished...