Curated OER
Around Derby Museum and Art Gallery
In this Derby Museum and Art Gallery worksheet, students answer several questions about the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Students answer 20 questions.
Other
Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Egypt
Discussion on women in ancient Egypt includes the topics of clothing, economy, pregnancy, royal women and the concept of marriage in ancient Egypt.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt!: The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid of all and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Detailed information and links are found here.
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.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis
Primarily pictures, but some commentary about food production in ancient Egypt. Particularly interesting is the pigeon pot for housing pigeons.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egypt
Encyclopedia entry provides an overivew with map, photos, and timeline of the history and geography of ancient Egypt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: The Great Sphinx
Kids learn about the Great Sphinx of Ancient Egypt. This giant statue was built over 4000 years ago near the Giza pyramids.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pyramids
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pyramids. The great structures of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Gods and Goddesses
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Government
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Government. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Food, Jobs, Daily Life
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian food, jobs, and daily Life. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Hieroglyphics
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Picture writing of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Mummies
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Mummies. The afterlife of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pharaohs
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. The rulers and kings of this world civilization.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ammon
Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Egyptian Pharaohs: Rulers of the Ancient World
Online travel guide explores Egyptian Pharaohs of the ancient world.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)
A lesson 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.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.