Lesson Plan
Curated OER

King Tut On The Move

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars read a story called King Tut On the Move and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events King Tut lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling details,...
PPT
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Egypt: Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A good way to cover ancient Egypt in a short amount of time, this presentation addresses the most important aspects of the mysterious kingdom. A list of relevant vocabulary words, as well as a short review activity at the end, help to...
Worksheet
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A Hip Pharaoh

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Egyptian history worksheet, students identify who the famous teenage pharaoh was and how he might have died. They also identify and explain why his tomb was such an important find. Finally, students examine an illustration of...
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Penn Museum

Egypt

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
From pharaohs and pyramids to the mummification process, this packet is a fantastic resource for studying ancient Egypt! Worksheets not only review key terms and practices that are foundational to ancient Egyptian culture, such as...
Handout
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Tutankhamun

Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.
PPT
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Who was the most famous Egyptian?" "What were pyramids used for?" These are two of the great review questions you'll find in this fun, ancient Egypt review game. Kids will use their knowledge of Egypt's past to win the game.
PPT
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The Ancient Middle East

For Teachers 6th - 10th
King Tutankhamon, Queen Nefertiti, and many other names literally written in stone are featured in these slides about the culture of Ancient Egypt. Whether used as an introduction to a unit on Egypt, or as a tool to elaborate on the...
Lesson Plan
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Solving Mummy Mystery Helps History Come Alive

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students uncover more mysteries of Ancient life. They see how artifacts can reveal much about a complex culture's history and beliefs. They study the long line of ancient Egypt's pharaohs.
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Core Knowledge Foundation

Early World Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

For Teachers 1st Standards
Ancient world civilizations are the focus of a read-aloud anthology. First graders explore the early world of Mesopotamia, Babylon, the sphinx, and pyramids, get to know people of the Nile, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun, and examine world...
Lesson Plan
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Mummy Tales

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research types of mummification. In this burial customs lesson, students work in groups to research different types of mummies and present their research to the class. Learners compare and contrast the types of mummification.
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of the King Tut Exhibition without leaving your classroom. Learn how King Tut lived from before he became a pharaoh up until his death. You can also explore his tomb.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History of King Tut

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sir Dig-a-Lot takes us on a tour of King Tut's tomb and explains some facts about this ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.
Handout
Other

Bbc: Tutankhamun the 'Boy King'

For Students 3rd - 8th
Good summary of King Tut's life and the search for and discovery of his tomb. There is a discussion of the supposed curse put on those who disturbed the king's mortal remains.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: King Tut's Tomb

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian secret of King Tut's Tomb. How it was found, the curse, and the treasure inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamun
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Valley of the Kings

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt

For Students 4th - 8th
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!
Handout
Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Tutankhamun's Death Mask and Coffins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is developed by a amateur photographer who's traveled to quite a few exotic destinations. A comprehensive description of King Tut's Sarcophagus as well as some great photographs are offered here.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Illustrated Timeline of Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Step through 500 years charting the major events of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. An effective tool for learning about the lives and accomplishments of major Egyptian pharaohs, including Rameses and Akhenaten.
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Project Britain

Woodlands Junior School: Introduction to Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Curated OER

Tutankhamun's Death Mask and Coffins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is developed by a amateur photographer who's traveled to quite a few exotic destinations. A comprehensive description of King Tut's Sarcophagus as well as some great photographs are offered here.
Graphic
Curated OER

Tutankhamun's Death Mask and Coffins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is developed by a amateur photographer who's traveled to quite a few exotic destinations. A comprehensive description of King Tut's Sarcophagus as well as some great photographs are offered here.
Graphic
Curated OER

Tutankhamun's Death Mask and Coffins

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is developed by a amateur photographer who's traveled to quite a few exotic destinations. A comprehensive description of King Tut's Sarcophagus as well as some great photographs are offered here.