In this World History worksheet, students use the clues to identify what historians now understand about ancient Egypt and its people. They complete each of 14 clues with a word or phrase related to what they already know.

In this ancient Egypt activity, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.

Students investigate and create an Egyptian scarab. In this Egyptian art lesson, students analyze and discuss the Egyptian scarab. Students use Sculpey clay to create their own scarabs.

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

In this Mayans activity, students read about the Mayans on a web site given, then complete a set of 10 related comprehension questions.

This lesson plan template aligns with the TechnoMummy curriculum and resources, but includes great ideas to use without the curriculum. During this lesson on Ancient Egypt, students will become Egyptologists and learn about ancient...

Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs on this PBS site that explains hieroglyphic writing and the sounds of the hieroglyphs. Click on Kamose Stela to see and read the translation of hieroglyphic text.

Read about the system of hieroglyphs used by the Ancient Egyptians, then write your name using their symbols, and try to decode some words written in hieroplyphics.

This site has colorful and detailed pictures of hieroglyphics and an explanation and brief history of hieroglyphics. From this link, students can explore frequently used hieroglyphics, how the system works, how to pronounce ancient...

PDF document that shows structure of Mayan glyphs and translation, including spelling patterns and syntax. Photographs and charts show how meaning is derived from hieroglyphic strip.

This site is a wonderful resource to explore for an explanation of hieroglyphics. The origin, uses of, and how to read hieroglyphics is presented in a clear, easy to understand manner for kids and adults. It is accompanied by...

Write names and secret messages with the Egyptian hieroglyphs and then email and print the results.

Challenge yourself and see if you can solve these math problems using Egyptian hieroglyphics. Egyptians excelled in mathematics and this lesson will help you understand hieroglyphic numbers. A podcast is included that explains the Rhind...

Excercises teaching Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, including writing, numbers, and fractions.

John Montgomery's Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs is a unique reference to the hieroglyphic writing of the ancient Maya that presents over 1,200 hieroglyphs or glyph compounds. Each entry includes the hieroglyph, phonetic transcription,...

Report of a 13 year study of the least documented hieroglyphic of the Mayan culture in Belize and their possible meanings. Site can be viewed in English and Spanish.

The script found on the insides of ancient Egyptian temples, monuments and tombs represents a complex remnant of history. Next to the pyramids, the Sphinx and mummies, one of the most intriguing discoveries from ancient Egyptian...

Using the keyboard on the screen, type in a name to see how it would look in hieroglyphics.

Hieroglyphs were called "the words of God" by the Egyptians and were mainly used by the priests. Read a brief history of this beautiful alphabet and practice writing your name or short messages in Hieroglyphics.

Students can enjoy writing sentences using this keyboard containing Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Send notes to friends, family or your teacher!

A fantastic resource containing a history and overview of the use of hieroglphics in ancient Egypt. Contains many stunning visuals and links to translations.

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...

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Hieroglyphic Bible Published by Field & Tuer (1888). This is a Bible partially in rebus form (some words replaced by pictures); it includes a selection of...

This is a comprehensive website focusing on hieroglyphics. You can download writing, numbers fractions and more.