Resources About Egypt

The connections you can draw between Egypt and content areas in your classroom are infinite. The ancient Egyptians developed math formulas we use today, and their scientific discoveries provide the foundation for the technology we use daily. Use these resources to raise your students' curiosity about ancient civilizations and their connection to our world.

Digital Books Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt E.Guides: Mummy Eyewitness: Mummy Eye Wonder: Pyramid Eyewitness Expert: Ancient Egypt Social Studies Materials Instant Expert: Ancient Egypt Become an instant expert on ancient Egypt. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce the age when when pharaohs ruled and pyramids were built. Climb the Pyramid Discover a game of 70 questions to test and reinforce knowledge of Egypt. The Tomb of Tutankhamen Students read an overview of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, and complete related activities to extend their understanding. Anwar el-Sadat Share the story of Anwar el-Sadat, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important politician from Egypt. Ancient Times: Education and Religion Activity Packet Gain insight into the education and religious rituals of Ancient Times with this reading passage and accompanying activities. Activities include critical thinking questions, a skit activity, noun identification, and more. Ancient Times: Social Classes and Occupations Activity Packet Learn about social classes and occupations of the Ancient Times with this reading passage and activities. Activities include distinguishing fact from opinion, debating an issue, creating an outline, and more. Ancient Times: Law and Justice Activity Packet Students will learn about law and justice in Ancient Times, as they read and complete the accompanying activities. The packet includes opinion-based writing activities, reading comprehension questions, and more. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World A slideshow featuring the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. View it to learn about the Great Pyramids, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and other ancient wonders. Facts About Egypt Quiz Administer a quiz that is a great way to review information on Egypt. Language Arts Resources "Hi" in Hieroglyphics Children explore an online resource and translate names and common words from English into hieroglyphics, and vice versa. Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Mummies Teacher's Guide Examine the history and methods of mummification during ancient times with the science, art, and language arts activities that accompany Mummies, a Kingfisher Knowledge Guide. This printable teacher's guide is a perfect resource for a middle-school social studies curriculum. People and Places in Egyptian Mythology A chart listing Egyptian gods and important places in Egyptian mythology.

Clip Art Sphinx Pyramids Magic Hieroglyphs Sarcophagus Mummy More Egyptian Clip Art Math Activities Eratosthenes Explore connections in mathematics and history with this article on Eratosthenes. An Expedition to Egypt Students use estimation and budgeting skills to decide what artifacts the school should "purchase" for an exhibit on ancient Egypt. Egyptian Hieroglyphics Try a math activity that focuses on place value to 100. Multiplying 3-Digit Numbers (Gr. 4) Give students practice in multiplying 3-digit numbers, by answering questions about the Egyptian pyramids with a printable worksheet. All About Pyramids How Was the Great Pyramid Built? Use this printable about the construction of the Great Pyramid of Egypt to integrate history with physics. Students will research the Great Pyramid to answer the questions in this worksheet. Literature & Math: Wonders of the Ancient World Stories Incorporate ancient history into your math, language arts, and social studies curriculum with activities for The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Diana Bentley and Pyramid by Peter Chrisp. In this printable, students will explore the Great Pyramids at Giza, calculate the surface area of Khufu's Pyramid, and more. Printables Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book Coloring Page Follow the instructions in this printable to draw the Udjat, or Eye of Horus – an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection. The Treasures of King Tut Interesting facts and fun activities related to the treasures of King Tut. Ancient Times: Art and Architecture Activity Packet Explore the art and architecture of Ancient Times by sharing this reading passage and activities with your class. The packet includes a letter writing activity, reading comprehension questions, a bulletin board display, and more. Egyptian Hieroglyphs on the Internet In this computer lesson, students use the Internet to research hieroglyphs. Then they use a word processing program to type out what they have learned and practice copying and pasting pictures from the Internet.