LibGuides: Lake Mills Middle School LMC: Seventh Grade

Ancient Egypt

A quick blurb about Ancient Egypt:

Ancient Egypt history explores three long periods of history commonly referred to as the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. The Old Kingdom lasted from 2700 to 2200 B.C.E. During this time, Pharaohs set up a new style of government. This was also the Age of the Pyramids. The Middle Kingdom lasted from 2000 to 1800 B.C.E. This period of time is known for many achievements in literature, art, and architecture. The New Kingdom lasted from 1600 to 1100 B.C.E. This period is referred to as Egypt's Golden Age.

Frey, Wendy, and Diane Hart. History Alive!: The Ancient World. TCI, 2004.

This pathfinder includes various multimedia sources covering a range of topics that make up the history of Ancient Egypt including:

King Tut
Pharaohs
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Magic
Mummification
The Pyramids
Cats
Artifacts
Daily life of Ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphs
Art and Music

Your Assignment:

For your summative project, you will be taking on the role of a historian, becoming an expert over a specific topic of interest related to Ancient Egypt. You will research, plan, and create a virtual exhibit to teach others about the fascinating history of Ancient Egypt. You will use this text set to assist you in researching various topics of Ancient Egypt to complete your research project. Click here to access the WebQuest for more information.

Pyramids - National Geographic
"Ancient Egyptians during the third and fourth dynasties perfected the construction of pyramids as burial chambers for their kings."
King Tut - National Geographic
"King Tutankhamen was largely erased from history until his tomb was discovered in the 1900s. His tomb and mummy are still being studied using high-tech tools."
Pharaohs - National Geographic
"Ancient Egyptians carved giant statues of Ramesses II and Nefertiti at the Temple of Nefertiti in Abu Simbel, Egypt."
Key Figures of Ancient Egypt - National Geographic
Due to the limited nature of the information we have about ancient Egypt, the historical figures that we call key is a more limited group than it would be in contemporary times. The article explores three groups of key figures: those involved in developing the form of the pyramid, famous Egyptian rulers, and important non-Egyptian rulers.
Sarcophagus - National Geographic
Used to bury leaders and wealthy residents in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, a sarcophagus is a coffin or a container to hold a coffin. Most sarcophagi are made of stone and displayed above ground.
Ancient Egyptian Magic - BBC
CHALLENGING READ - This article provides in-depth information on the use of magic during the the reign of the Egyptian Empire.
Egyptian Mummies - BBC
CHALLENGING READ - "The methods of embalming, or treating the dead body, that the ancient Egyptians used is called mummification..."
Ramesses the Great- BBC
CHALLENGING READ - "Ramesses II fought the Hittites and signed the world's first official peace treaty. He undertook an unparalleled building program, had over one hundred children and reigned for 67 years. Did he deserve the epithet, 'the Great', or was he full of hot air?"
Cats Rule in Ancient Egypt - NG for KIDS
EASY READ - Learn about how cats were honored in Ancient Egypt.
Hieroglyphics Uncovered - NG for KIDS
EASY READ - "Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were one of the hardest of Egypt’s mysteries to uncover! Check out our fascinating facts about hieroglyphics"
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Ancient Egypt 101 - National Geographic
"The ancient Egyptian civilization, famous for its pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, and tombs, flourished for thousands of years. But what was its lasting impact? Watch the video below to learn how ancient Egypt contributed to modern-day society with its many cultural developments, particularly in language and mathematics."
A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor - TED Ed
"It’s another sweltering morning in Memphis, Egypt. As the sunlight brightens the Nile, Peseshet checks her supplies. Honey, garlic, cumin, acacia leaves, cedar oil -- she’s well stocked with the essentials she needs to treat her patients. Elizabeth Cox outlines a day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor."
How to Make a Mummy - TED Ed
"As anyone who’s seen a mummy knows, ancient Egyptian priests went to a lot of trouble to evade decomposition. But how successful were they? Len Bloch details the mummification process and examines its results thousands of years later."
Egyptian Cat Mummies - ABC
"Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a series of ancient tombs that date back to around 2500BC. But it's what they found inside those tombs that was particularly interesting. Something that was purrrrrrfectly preserved."
The pharaoh that wouldn't be forgotten - TED Ed
"Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh during the New Kingdom in Egypt. Twenty years after her death, somebody smashed her statues, took a chisel and attempted to erase the pharaoh’s name and image from history. But who did it? And why? Kate Green investigates Hatshepsut's history for clues to this ancient puzzle."
The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A guidebook for the underworld - TED Ed
"Ancient Egyptians believed that in order to become immortal after death, a spirit must first pass through the underworld — a realm of vast caverns, lakes of fire, and magical gates. Needless to say, one needed to come prepared. But how? Tejal Gala describes an Egyptian "Book of the Dead" -- a customized magic scroll written by the living to promote a smooth passage to the afterlife when they died."
The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions - TED Ed
Dive into the Egyptian myth of Isis, a powerful goddess protecting her son from her murderous brother with the help of seven scorpions.

Ancient Egypt - Britannica Kids
Encyclopedia providing an overview and information about Ancient Egypt. Subtopics include the Prehistoric Period, Dynasties of Egypt, Everyday Life, Religion, Art and Literature. A gallery of images and videos is also available through Brittanica Kids.
Ancient Egyptian Gods Gallery - BBC
"The deities in the following gallery are just 12 out of a possible 2,000 gods and goddesses who were worshipped in ancient Egypt. Some of them were major deities wielding great religious, temporal and political power, others being not much more than demons and genies, or living creatures chosen by ordinary Egyptians to be their personal gods."
Ancient Egypt - The Children's University of Manchester
EASY READING - This website breaks down various topics of Ancient Greece including the pyramids, historical timeline, gods, hieroglyphics, and mummies
Gods and Goddesses Gallery -
Click on "story" on the side menu to play through a digital story of how to the Egyptian Gods came to existence. Click on "Explore" to learn about individual Gods and Goddesses.
Hieroglyphics Name Generator
Translate Your Name into Hieroglyphs - the way an Egyptian scribe might have written it!

Ancient Egypt and the Nile Virtual Tour - Smithsonian Journeys
"Take a virtual journey as you watch in-depth documentaries of archaeological digs, explore along on 360-degree tours of the Great Pyramids and the Temple of Philae."
Explore the Pyramids - NOVA
An interactive website allowing you to explore and learn about the building of the pyramids. Navigating this resource can be tricky.

Road to the Afterlife - National Geographic
Mummification preserves the body in the most life-like state possible. Mummification, or the embalming of a dead body, was practiced throughout most of ancient Egyptian history. Everyone, rich or poor, received some kind of embalming process after death.
Photo Gallery - National Geographic
Ra - National Geographic
Illustration of ancient Egyptian sun god.

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