World History
Die Like an Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration of Egypt - At this site, students complete projects about ancient Egypt that correlate with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Thie site is authored by Gina Mannino and Donna Clark.
Maybe it is just me but I think this site is a bit strange. However, I approve of teaching students about ancient Egypt so if it works...
For a brief overview of Multiple Intelligence Theory, check out Multiple Intelligences: Theory and Practice in Adult ESL.
From the site:
Welcome to ancient Egypt! For the next few weeks, you will be studying the culture and beliefs of the ancients. You will be simulating an Egyptian mummification as well as exploring different topics related to the Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. In addition, you will be required to complete three projects of your choice using the Internet.
- Mystery Mummy Is Lost Female Pharoah
Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt. She is considered by many historians to have been the most powerful (and successful) woman in ancient Egypt. Unfortunately for Hatshepsut, Thutmose III attempted to subject Hatshepsut...
- Egyptologists Unearth Statue Of King Tut's Grandmother
Egyptologists unearth statue of King Tut's grandmother. CNN has this history in the news article up today. The statue of Queen Ti is missing its legs but is otherwise well preserved. It was buried under about half a meter of rocks and sand. This...
- Oriental Institute Museum Vanished Kingdoms Of The Nile: The Rediscovery Of Ancient Nubia
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM VANISHED KINGDOMS OF THE NILE: The Rediscovery of Ancient Nubia Images from an exhibit at the Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago. From the site: The earliest of the Nubian cultures (the A-Group and...
- Ancient Egypt Web Quest
Check out the material on ancient Egypt from the British Museum. It includes material on every aspect of Egyptian life. It includes pages on geography, gods and goddesses, mummification, pharaohs, pyramids and writing. Here is a web quest we developed...
- Ancient Egypt Site From The British Museum
If you liked Ken's site on the Indus river below, you'll also like this site on ancient Egypt developed by the British Museum. Students can explore the stories of a nobleman and farmer, or play an ancient Egyptian board game called Senet. Other...
World History
Die Like an Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration of Egypt
Die Like an Egyptian A Multiple Intelligences Exploration of Egypt - At this site, students complete projects about ancient Egypt that correlate with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Thie site is authored by Gina Mannino and Donna Clark.
Maybe it is just me but I think this site is a bit strange. However, I approve of teaching students about ancient Egypt so if it works...
For a brief overview of Multiple Intelligence Theory, check out Multiple Intelligences: Theory and Practice in Adult ESL.
From the site:
Welcome to ancient Egypt! For the next few weeks, you will be studying the culture and beliefs of the ancients. You will be simulating an Egyptian mummification as well as exploring different topics related to the Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. In addition, you will be required to complete three projects of your choice using the Internet.
- Mystery Mummy Is Lost Female Pharoah
Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt. She is considered by many historians to have been the most powerful (and successful) woman in ancient Egypt. Unfortunately for Hatshepsut, Thutmose III attempted to subject Hatshepsut...
- Egyptologists Unearth Statue Of King Tut's Grandmother
Egyptologists unearth statue of King Tut's grandmother. CNN has this history in the news article up today. The statue of Queen Ti is missing its legs but is otherwise well preserved. It was buried under about half a meter of rocks and sand. This...
- Oriental Institute Museum Vanished Kingdoms Of The Nile: The Rediscovery Of Ancient Nubia
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM VANISHED KINGDOMS OF THE NILE: The Rediscovery of Ancient Nubia Images from an exhibit at the Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago. From the site: The earliest of the Nubian cultures (the A-Group and...
- Ancient Egypt Web Quest
Check out the material on ancient Egypt from the British Museum. It includes material on every aspect of Egyptian life. It includes pages on geography, gods and goddesses, mummification, pharaohs, pyramids and writing. Here is a web quest we developed...
- Ancient Egypt Site From The British Museum
If you liked Ken's site on the Indus river below, you'll also like this site on ancient Egypt developed by the British Museum. Students can explore the stories of a nobleman and farmer, or play an ancient Egyptian board game called Senet. Other...