Learning Path
The Egyptians Learning Path
By Catherine O'Brien
Resources for 5th/6th class pupils
4 resources in this Learning Path
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BBC History: Egyptians
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/ Added: 15 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesGateway to the BBC's resources on Ancient Egypt. Covers daily life, pyramids, pharaohs, mummification, gods and beliefs, hieroglyphs. Excellent starting point for information.
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Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Egyptians
Suggestions for use: You probably won't need to go much further than this site when teaching about Ancient Egypt. Clear menu links to detailed information. Not hugely dynamic but does contain images and maps so will be useful for class computer.
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Egyptians
Suggestions for use: You probably won't need to go much further than this site when teaching about Ancient Egypt. Clear menu links to detailed information. Not hugely dynamic but does contain images and maps so will be useful for class computer.
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The Pyramids
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/ Added: 28 Jul 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: OtherExplore the pyramids of Egypt. Enter and wander through the chambers and passageways. Learn about the Pharaohs, who built the pyramids and how old they are.
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Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Egyptians
Suggestions for use: Wander through the pyramids, learn about the Pharaohs, who build the pyramids and how old they are.
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Egyptians
Suggestions for use: Wander through the pyramids, learn about the Pharaohs, who build the pyramids and how old they are.
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Egypt Tomb Adventure - National Museum
http://www.nms.ac.uk/explore/games/...ient-egypt/egyptian-tomb-adventure/ Added: 07 Jul 2016 Contributor: Ciara Harding Resource type: GameThe resource sets challenges for pupils to engage with through an interactive Egypt tomb adventure. Pupils will need to research the location of Egypt, find the Egypt tomb on the map and once found pupils will virtually enter the tomb. Pupils will observe Egyptian writing (hieroglyphs) and examine the Egyptian alphabet symbols to translate the writings into English.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Egyptians
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of the lives of these peoples
- examine and become familiar with evidence we have which tells us about these people, especially evidence of these people which may be found locally
Suggestions for use: A nice station activity for pupils to engage with the adventure of ancient Egypt. Allow pupils time to complete the animation tasks given.
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Ancient Egypt - Children's University of Manchester
http://www.childrensuniversity.manc...r.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/ Added: 23 Feb 2012 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceContains detailed information on the pyramids, a Egyptian timeline, the mummy, hieroglyphs, number system. Also includes more fun-centered activities like jigsaws and word searches.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Early People /Ancient Societies
Strand unit: Egyptians
Suggestions for use: This is realy a one-stop website. Lots of detailed information which is visually presented which makes it perfect for class demonstration. There are a lot of different components in the site so some time might be needed in advance for planning.
