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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Journey to the Afterlife

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In groups of four, have students design an Egyptian funerary barge to transport the mummy through the underworld to the afterlife. The design of the boat is extremely critical in order for the mummy to have a chance to reach and enter...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Naguib Mahfouz Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel E-Museum offers a biography of Naguib Mahfouz, renowned Egyptian novelist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, 1988.
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Other

The Ancient Egypt Site

For Students 9th - 10th
"Explore more than 3.000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end of prehistory at prehistory 3,000 BC to the closing BC the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 A.D."
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Treasures of Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Gallery of Art offers a virtual tour of the tomb of Thutmose III and streaming slideshows of Egyptian artifacts with "Informative narratives from the experts."
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Middle Kingdom

For Students 6th - 8th
This article lists the dynasties that ruled the Middle Kingdom of Egypt from the 11th dynasty (2125-1991 BC) to the 17th dynasty (1650-1550 BC) and describes the major events that marked the reigns of their respective pharaohs.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Ancient Egypt: Writing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students explore the different Egyptian scripts and where they were used in ancient Egypt.
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Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Re

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

Wall Street Journal: The Secret Rally That Sparked an Uprising

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the very beginning of the takeover of the Egyptian government by young activists. Although the outside world thought it was a spontaneous movement, this article describes the careful planning that went into the...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Akhenaten

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of Akhenaten and early Egyptian civilization.
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BBC

Bbc News: Akhenaten and the Amarna Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article on the life of Akhenaten and the period of Egyptian history known as the Amarna Period. Archived.
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis: A Royal Feud?

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Hatshepsut and a discussion of the reasons her successor Tuthmosis decided to try to "remove" her from Egyptian history. Archived.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Craftsmen and Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the role and importance of the craftsman in Egyptian society, primarily in reference to the works of the pharaohs. Hyperlinks to other articles on this website.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Bread, the Staff of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the preparation of flour and the baking of bread in ancient Egyptian kitchens. Bread, the staff of life, was vital to all classes of Egyptians.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Beverages

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the beverages the Egyptians drank, how they were produced, and in what rituals they were used. A very comprehensive look at Egyptian drink.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Furniture

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting and comprehensive discussion of the kinds of furniture found in Egyptian houses. Accompanied by many pictures. Links to many other sites with pictures of furniture.
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National Museums Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool: Escape From the Tomb

For Students 2nd - 6th
Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt while playing this learning game. Collect as many Egyptian artifacts as you can and avoid the mummy!
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National Museums Liverpool

The Nile File

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow your guide and see the life of an ordinary Egyptian man at school, at home, and in the village. Take a quiz to see what you've learned. There are additional links to activities, websites, books and more.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
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Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Osiris

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

Al Mashriq: Umm Kulthum: The Star of the East

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces Egyptian songstress Umm Kulthum. This page presents a brief overview of her career, with links to a detailed biography, music and movie lists and clips and articles about her music.
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Other

Parker Middle School: Relief Sculpture

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource presents a general history and links to everything about relief sculpture. There are image examples and links to Greek, Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Chinese sites.

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