Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: The Ancient Egyptian Number System
This Tour Egypt site presents an easy-to-read account of ancient Egypt mathematics. Content explores the history and development of mathematics, how it was used, what helpful documents we have found that give us insight into what the...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Alquerque an Egyptian Math Game
This is a board game played in Egypt in 1400 BCE. It requires strategy and to think several moves ahead.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics Archive
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....
Quia
Quia: Egyptian Numerals
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!
Islami City
Islamic History: Arabic Numerals
Considers the origin of our "Arabic," system of number notation as probably having originated in India. Has illustrations demonstrating how much less cumbersome this system is than Roman, Egyptian, or Greek numeration.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient History Lesson Plans Egypt
A social studies teacher shares his information on Ancient Egypt for elementary students. Find easy-to-understand facts on such things as the hieroglyphics, the Three Kingdoms, daily life, and religion.
Other
Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle
Students estimate the cost of building an Egyptian pyramid with modern materials and ancient building methods in this math project.