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University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Spurlock Museum: Egyptian Mummification
A virtual exhibition on Egyptian mummification. Covers the history through different periods of Egypt's history, the rituals, artifacts found with mummies, sources of information about mummification, the materials that were used, and the...
BBC
Bbc: The Mummy Maker
An interactive game that allows the students to act as ancient Egyptian embalmers. Requires Flash plug-in.
Other
Mummy Tombs
Don't miss this fascinating site with information about mummies around the world, museums, and projects you can try at home. Contains fascinating photos and even recent news articles about this ancient tradition.
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Egyptian Mummies
Encyclopedia entry describes in detail the process of mummification in Ancient Egypt and who was mummified.
Other
University of Memphis: Egyptian Artifacts Exhibit
A site from The University of Memphis with several examples of Egyptian artifacts, with detailed descriptions. Enlarge any of the photos with just a click!
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Investigate Real Egyptian Artifacts
A short list of artifacts dating back to Ancient Egypt with descriptions and images. Additionally, find links for activities, a timeline, and details of mummies to enhance study of the early civilization.
My Learning
My Learning: A Step by Step Guide to Egyptian Mummification
Follow this step-by-step guide to see the process of mummification. Included are notes for teachers and hyperlinks to Egyptian burial customs.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Green Mummy by Fergus Hume
This is the full text of the novel The Green Mummy by Fergus Hume. One of the main characters is a professor of Egyptology, who wishes to compare a Peruvian mummy with Egyptian mummies. The first and main mystery is how the green...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Make a Mummy
Learn about the many steps involved in the process of mummification use by the Egyptians in their burial process. What is preserved after thousands of years? And what can scientists learn about life in ancient Egypt from studying...
BBC
Bbc: Egyptians: Mummies Around the World
Online resource for anyone teaching or studying mummies. The very detailed information presents a wealth of history and background information about the mummies while also exploring their presence around the world. Archived.
ICT Games
Ict Games: Funky Mummy 20
Recall bonds of 20. See the Funky Mummy dance when you get it right! Get 10 answers correct without clicking on a wrong sarcophagus and you can write in Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Other
Kmt: A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt: Royal Mummies Musical Chairs
An article which discusses the problems associated with the identification of the "Royal Mummies of Egypt". These were some of the most famous Pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
Other
Dr. Zahi Hawass: The Search for Hatshepsut & Discovery of Her Mummy
The story of how the mummy of Hatshepsut was found and identified by Egypt's most important archaeologist.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Tomb of the Unknown Mummy
National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.
Other
Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Take a tour of Egypt or visit the online exhibit of artifacts at this site. Descriptions and history of the artifacts are given and there is an impressive links page.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Facts About Mummies and Mummification
Read about the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification and about some mysterious deaths and superstitious beliefs that have been associated with them.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Mummies
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Mummies. The afterlife of this world civilization.
Other
Museum of Un Natural Mystery: Making Mummies
The author provides an easy-to-understand overview of how bodies were mummified by the Egyptians. He also discusses grave robbing through the centuries and what scientists have been able to learn about ancient Egypt by studying mummies....
Other
Dr. Zahi Hawass: Quest for the Mummy of Hatshepsut
The story of Dr. Hawass's (Egypt's foremost expert on ancient Egypt) first attempts to locate and identify the mummy of Hatshepsut. He finally identified her mummy in 2007.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Mummy Secrets Unwrapped!
Explains the process of mummification.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Egypt's Pyramids: Monuments With a Message
Take a trip back in time with this exciting lesson plan! Explore the Egyptian pyramids with the wealth of resources presented on this site. Provides links to information, photos, and much more!
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Virtual Gallery
Explore this PBS Virtual Gallery of Egyptian art and architecture of the New Kingdom. Just click on the gallery, then click on the picture to get more information.
The British Museum
British Museum: Mummification
Do you want to see a mummy? Examine a mummy and its coffin, or see how bodies were mummified. Then you can play the game "The Underworld".
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: Making Mummies
The author provides an easy to understand overview of how bodies were mummified by the Egyptians. He also discusses grave robbing through the centuries and what scientists have been able to learn about ancient Egypt by studying mummies.