Third graders create Hatshepsut's Temples and Obelisks using a variety of materials.

In this Dig Magazine archeology worksheet, students complete a 5 question quiz. Answers and links to additional resources are included.

PBS provides a fascinating glimpse of Egypt's New Kingdom, arising "more than one thousand years after the pyramids were built." Concentrating on the lives of seven pharaohs (one of them a woman), the site includes a timeline, lesson...

The BBC offers an excellent site full of resources on ancient Egypt. Includes a large collection of articles, images, and stories. Archived.

Read a concise history of Egypt, covering the times of pre-pharaonic Egypt up to current times. Find out about the pharaohs, Turkish occupation, British control, and Egypt today. Includes brief information on the Muslim Brotherhood in...

From PBS' extensive website on Egypt's New Kingdom, this account of Pharaoh Amenhotep III tells of his rule and temple-building. Be sure to click on "Amarna Letters" for more information.

Site contains a wealth of information on the ancient Egyptians and their way of life. Among the things discussed include ancient Egyptian mythology, their daily life, death and burial rituals, Egyptian writing, plus much more!

An easy to read, colorful site introducing many aspects of Ancient Egypt. The menu lists topics to click on: pyramids, farming, Gods, King Tut, hieroglyphics, mummies, river Nile, pharaohs, and more. Brief text make this ideal for...

This virtual exhibition displays a selection of artifacts from the rule of the Pharaohs, and articles about life in Ancient Egypt, including geography, daily life, religion, art and architecture. Some links may no longer load, but there...

Describes the pyramid complex at Dahshur, Egypt, which opened in 1996. Links on the left lead to more detailed information.

An interesting site with examples of Egyptian art from the National Gallery of Art in Washington. This article discusses pharaohs, sphinxes, symbols, mummification, and much more. [PDF]

The long-term exhibition, "Pharaohs, Queens, and Goddesses" was on view at the Brooklyn Museum in 2007. This page includes selected works from the exhibit and a teachers link.

If you are looking for information on the pyramids and the ancient Pharaohs you have come to the right place. You will find pictures of various excavations taken by the author of the site, press releases about new finds in the field of...

The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...

This site provides a detailed overview of the most powerful person in ancient Egypt, the pharaoh. Content includes a story detailing the creation of the pharaoh, various pieces of ancient artwork, and a learning activity.

In this lesson, students learn how historians think the pyramids were built and why they were built-as doorways to the afterlife for the pharaohs.

Read about Ahmose, first pharaoh of Egypt's New Kingdom, and find out why it was called the Golden Kingdom on this PBS site.

This brief biography of Akenhaten (Akhenaten) from PBS tells of his militant enforcement of monotheism in Egypt and the results of that.

Get acquainted with Ancient Egypt through this overview that summarizes key characteristics of Ancient Egypt. A concise explanation of the dynasties, geography, and pharaohs are included. Research further using the bibliography and...

Discover more about Egypt's Golden Empire when you visit this site.

A plan for investigating the leadership styles of seven of Egypt's most famous pharaohs using video footage from the PBS series "Egypt's Golden Empire." Includes directions for helping young scholars prepare creative presentations on the...

This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...

Egyptian imagery, concepts, and perspectives are found everywhere; you will find them in architectural forms, on money, and in our day to day lives. This introduction will provide you with the primary filters to view and understand...

The author presents an overview of 3,000 years of Egyptian history beginning with the time of the pharaohs.