23. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Links and Lesson Plans

1. A Day in the Life of an Egyptian – The focus of this lesson is to teach students about the daily lives of ancient Egyptians from every social class. Life varied dramatically for people based upon where they were in the social order, and students will examine how people from all walks of life lived. Students will use creative means to present what they have learned about the lives of Egyptians from all social classes.
2. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt – This Web site was designed to introduce students to the civilization of the ancient Egyptians. It was developed by students and teachers at the University of Richmond, Department of Education, under the supervision of Dr. Patricia Stohr-Hunt. Topics include daily life, hieroglyphs, pharaohs, pyramids, religion, and the Sphinx. The units were written to satisfy Virginia social studies standards for 3rd grade, but can be easily used by teachers and students 3rd-10th. The site provides information, not lesson plans. It’s perfect for a textbook supplement or to print out and hand to students along with a writing assignment. From the Department of Education, University of Richmond.
3. Life in Ancient Egypt – The Walton hall of Ancient Egypt explores one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Inside “Life in Ancient Egypt,” you will find many important objects – fragments of a three-thousand-year history left behind by a people determined to continue, after death, the life they had known on earth.
4. Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt – This site includes a story of a fictional but plausible day in the life of two ancient Egyptian families, a chance to explore the world of an ancient Egyptian nobleman, and a challenge to play Senet, a popular ancient Egyptian game. From the British Museum.
5. The Ancient Egypt Site - This site is dedicated to the history and culture of ancient Egypt. There is an overview of history, which can be searched chronologically or by keyword, and an explanation of the names of the Pharaohs (including an illustration of their names in hieroglyphs). It also includes an extensive  bibliography and links to other sites.
6. Aspects of Life in Ancient Egypt – An overview of various aspects of culture and society in ancient Egypt, from the Pharaonic Egypt site.
7. Egypt: Daily Life – An overview of ancient Egypt’s family life, marriage, housing and furniture, food and cooking, cosmetics, hairstyles, jewelry, and more.

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