Free teacher web sites for History topic ‘Egyptians’

Artefacts from home and school life. Simple yet effective site.

External link: At home and school

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A site which contains many high quality images of artefacts. Not categorised into sub-topics but still a useful site for preparation. There are also sound files which are quite accessible, underneath each pop-up image.

External link: Cleveland Museum of Art - Egyptian artefacts

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Collections of beautiful images cover....Prehistoric Period, Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, Tutankhamun, Late Period, Funary Collection, Sculpture, Jewellery.

External link: Collections from Egyptian Museum Cairo

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You can't beat this - CT scans of three mummified people, with animated 'slice' journeys through their skulls etc. Great images and clear presentation. Even though there is a 'KS2 version' linked to at the bottom of the page you will find this perfectly straightforward and more informative (in our opinion).

External link: CT Scans of 3 Mummies

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If you're on the look out for artefacts, you've just found the best site. Including information on religion, trading, temples, Pharaohs ....There are wonderful stories that set the themes into a context. It's the British Museum. Need we say any more? Just type "Egyptians" into the search box. You can then "search within these results" and add your own terms like "toys".

External link: Egyptian artefacts

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A great sample of Egyptian clip art for you to use.

External link: Egyptian clip art

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An animated site which includes information on gods and goddesses, the Nile, pyramids and hieroglyphics. the site uses Flash so make sure you have the plug-in for it to work.

External link: Egyptian life

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Well written and accessible text for most Ks2 children when read as a whole class. Includes information on; Creation of Egypt, pharaohs and rulers, Nile, Hieroglyphics and pyramids.

External link: Egyptian text for children

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A cartoon based tour of Egypt.

External link: Egyptian town and map

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Simple presentation to introduce the topic. Lovely idea for a slide background!

External link: Egyptians presentation

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Use the links on this page to solve questions about the Egyptians.

External link: Egyptians webquest

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A truly wonderful site with interactive maps and stories. There are some wonderful artefacts in the virtual museum.

External link: Eternal Egypt

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Information and pictures for all the gods and goddesses. Text is a little challenging. Images are spot on though.

External link: Gods and Goddesses

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Artefacts revealing the gods and goddesses of Egypt. Fantastic primary evidence.

External link: Gods and Goddesses

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This translator is absolutely magic! Type in your name and it appears as a cartouche.

External link: Hieroglyph Translator

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There's so much more on this page, but here's a great place to start.

External link: Hieroglyphics

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Super clip-art of Egyptians.

External link: Images of Egyptians

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The activity is designed to help introduce the topic of ancient Egypt. It looks at some of the words associated with the passing of time and Egypt.

External link: Introduction to Egyptians and passing of time language

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An horrific guide to mummification which your children will absolutely adore. Not one to use straight after dinner!

External link: Mummification

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Mummify away! A game dedicated to this Egyptian pastime.
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External link: Mummification activity

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From explorers, farmers, soldiers and princesses. The pictures will be most useful to primary school teachers.

External link: People of Egypt

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End the day on a lighter note and learn how to play this game.

External link: Play Senet an Egyptian game

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Pictures of pyramids and the sphinx.

External link: Pyramids

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This wonderful site has some quality resources on it. Take the map for example, perfect for an introduction to Ancient Egypt. There's also some glorious images featuring coffins, boats, canopic jars, statues of gods a Sarcophagus,Sphinx, Chair from tomb of Yuya and Tuya, Scarab beetle and Funerary mask. If that's not enough, check out the amazing 3D tour around a tomb.

External link: Quest for immortality

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Sacred animals pictures - primary evidence.

External link: Sacred animals

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Every manner of Egyptian find can be encountered on this site - absolutely super! Just type "Egyptians" into the search box. You can then "search within these results" and add your own terms like "statues".

External link: Search the British Museum

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Using a branching database to sort a range of artefacts. There is also a fantastic presentation.

External link: Sorting artefacts

A well told story - suitable for younger Ks2 children. Useful if teaching about the religion and rituals of Egyptians from a young girl's perspective.

External link: The story of Soha

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Pictures of treasure from the tomb.

External link: Treasures of Tutankhamun Gallery

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A super tour of the passages within the pyramid. Please ensure you have installed the Quicktime player to use this site.

External link: Virtual tour of a pyramid

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