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Mummy madness
This is a lesson for seventh grade Social Studies students to learn and demonstrate the mummification process used in ancient Egypt.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
By Jo Oliver.
Angkor Wat
In East from India: Cambodia and Southern Vietnam, page 8
Angkor was the royal capital of the Khmer empire from 802–1431 CE. Angkor's long-lasting prosperity was based on the local abundance of three resources: water, fish, and the rice crops grown on soil nourished by...
By Lorraine Aragon.
Archaeology as a career
In Intrigue of the Past, page 5.2
In their study of archaeology as a career, students will read essays and complete an activity to gain an understanding of and appreciation for the career of a professional archaeologist.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)
Nature's checks and balances
This unit introduces students to several essential understandings. They will learn that plants and animals depend on one another for survival and organisms interact within nature to create a balance. They will also learn that humans can influence and manipulate nature.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science)
By Nicolette Heise.
Moat, guardian lion statue, and causeway into temple buildings at Angkor Wat
Moat, guardian lion statue, and causeway into temple buildings at Angkor Wat
A carved stone lion statue stands on guard near a causeway over the huge water reservoir and moat surrounding Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex at the ancient city of Angkor. Angkor Wat, like many Hindu and Buddhist Southeast Asian temples, was designed...
Format: image/photograph

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Mummies: Honoring the dead
Students think about how their own cultures honor the dead and how some ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, honored their dead through mummification. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills)
Provided by: National Geographic
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Explore the tomb of Thutmose III, examine ancient sarcophagi, and learn about the Ancient Egyptian quest for eternal life. Streaming slideshows, video, images, and other features make this a truly interactive online exhibition. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: National Gallery of Art
Egyptians
Looks at ancient Egyptian life from a variety of perspectives and using a wide range of formats such as interactive maps, games, and illustrated articles. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: BBC
The Field Museum
This multimedia website uses virtual reality tours, exhibits, games, puzzles, and much more to engage learners in the worlds of anthropology and biology. Learn about everything from dinosaurs to butterflies, from ancient Egypt to the native peoples of North... (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: The Field Museum