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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Egypt.
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Other

Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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BBC

Bbc: The Mummy Maker

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive game that allows the students to act as ancient Egyptian embalmers. Requires Flash plug-in.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ra

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Egyptian god Ra, also known as Re.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Egyptian goddess Isis.
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Other

Anno Urbis: The Gods of Egypt the Religion of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy excerpt on Egyptian religion from the book "Ten Great Religions" by James Freeman Clarke, published in 1899.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Old Kingdom

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article list the rulers, dynasties, and major events of Egypt's Old Kingdom from the 1st dynasty (3100-2890 BC) to the 8th dynasty (2181-2125 BC).
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The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the sky, Horus. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of protection, Isis. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Egyptian god Horus.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Osiris

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the Egyptian god Osiris.
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PBS

Pbs: Queens of Ancient Egypt (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A video-enriched lesson that has students researching three great queens of ancient Egypt--Nefertiti, Tiy, and Nefertari. Students will identify the ways in which these powerful women impacted Egyptian culture and will explain why they...
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Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool site explores over 1500 years of ancient Egyptian history. Includes pictures and descriptions of the highlights of Egypt. Don't skip the section on mummification!
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Stone Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow step by step the way Egyptian stonemasons made stone vases. This is a comprehensive look at the Old Kingdom manufacture of stone vessels, the materials, and the craftsmen themselves.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Mummy Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine an Egyptian mummy case and view three accompanying videos to learn how mummies were made, how we know the identity of the man whose remains are in the case, and how the symbols that decorate the case should be interpreted.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Hieroglyphs

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic resource containing a history and overview of the use of hieroglphics in ancient Egypt. Contains many stunning visuals and links to translations.
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The British Museum

Pyramids: Construction of Khufu's Great Pyramid

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a story about the building process of the Great Pyramid by the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Atum

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of creation, Atum. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
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Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Headdresses of the Gods

For Students 3rd - 8th
A useful reference chart showing simple drawings of the distinct headdresses of major Egyptian deities.
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Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the Egyptian god Horus.
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Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Geb

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Geb, an ancient Egyptian earth god.
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Other

Waseda University: Tools in the Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs of replicas of ancient Egyptian tools used in the construction of the pyramids, temples, and tombs.
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Other

Amigos De La Egiptologia: Egipto Para Ninos

For Students 9th - 10th
This site puts some emphasis on the boy god called Harpocrates and the Horus nino. It relates how Egyptian children had educational responsibilities and work as well. This site also discusses the history of Egypt, Pharaohs, goddesses and...

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