Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ba and the Ka

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the meaning of the Ba and the Ka in the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about life and death.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Canopic Jars

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the role of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burial customs.
Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Household Utensils and Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look inside the home of a common Egyptian to see the utensils needed for running a household. Read about the containers, tools, pottery, and sewing tools.
Interactive
Other

Dogs and Jackals

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the ancient Egyptian board game known as "Dogs and Jackals". Rules on how to play the game are included along with a picture of the game board itself.
Graphic
Curated OER

Ancient Egyptian Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.
Graphic
Curated OER

Ancient Egyptian Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the religion in Ancient Egypt. Religion is detailed in terms of early beliefs, major cults, the development of a national religion, the role of the King, and life after death.
Website
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Ropemaking

For Students 9th - 10th
Common as it may be, rope played a huge part in Egyptian life. Read this article and you will have a greater appreciation of the importance of rope. Hyperlinks to other articles on this site.
Graphic
Curated OER

Egyptian Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
Highly interactive site that is jam-packed with information about ancient Egypt. You can look in-depth at the geography of Egypt with several different maps, check out the ancient gods and goddesses, and also learn how people were...
Graphic
Curated OER

Image for a Female Banquet Guest

For Students 9th - 10th
A six page article dealing with life of women in Ancient Egypt, what roles they could play from wives and mothers to women of leisure and more.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Using Snowflake Bentley as a Framing Text for Multigenre Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using Snowflake Bentley as a model, students create a working definition of multigenre text and then use that definition to create their own multigenre piece about winter or another theme.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and Queen

For Students 9th - 10th
Serene ethereal beauty, raw royal power, and evidence of artistic virtuosity have rarely been simultaneously captured as well as in this breathtaking, nearly life-size statue of the pharaoh Menkaure and a queen. Read descriptions of this...
Graphic
Curated OER

Inlaid Throne

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Panel From the Back of the King's Golden Throne

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Tutankhamun's Bed

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Headrest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Scene From a Painted Chest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

A Ushabti Figure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

The King's Mannequin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

The Gold Mask

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

The Goddess Selket

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Stoppers From the Canopic Chest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

Senet Game

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Graphic
Curated OER

The King's Firelighter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...