6TH Grade Social Studies
http://touregypt.net/egyptantiquities/
A well developed site that includes an extensive glossary, virtual museum and short histories. Has information about Egyptian history and antiquities; monuments; pyramids; art; music and much more!
NOVA Online Adventure
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/
Includes material about the great pyramids, hieroglyphics and archeological excavations.
The Theban Mapping Project
http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
The official site describing the ongoing excavation work in the tombs and other sites in the Valley Of The Kings.
Sundials
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/Academy/Earth/Sundial/Sundial.html
Good site from the U.S. government describing sundials throughout history. Includes pictures of sundials.
Means of transportation in Egypt
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/timelines/topics/means_of_transportation.htm
Information on foot travel, ferries, chariots and more!
Aspects of Life in Ancient Egypt
http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/timelines/topics/
Information about furniture; house and garden; art and artifacts; food and drink; clothing and more!
Construction in Ancient Egypt
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/construct.htm
Describes lifting devices such as wooden gliders, rollers, ropes and levers and how these tools were used to build the great structures.
The Viziers of Ancient Egypt
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/vizier.htm
Describes the viziers, who werepart of the government or political system of Ancient Egypt.