When
we think about Egypt; we think of Islam, Al-Azhar University, Pharaoh, camels, pyramids, mummies oh and yes, Umm Zubair often come to mind! That's not surprising since much of what
we know about ancient Egypt comes from the tombs of Egyptians and the objects
found buried with them. No one knows exactly what life was like in ancient
Egypt, but these objects tell us a lot. Egyptian fashion, religious
beliefs, recreational activities, and much more can be explored through
the art they created and included in their burials. This page will allow
you to research the country of both Ancient and Modern Egypt, along with
providing you with various interactive and hands on activities currently
found on the Web. This page is NOT a complete study and should be complimented
with books, movies, Qur'an, Anasheed, and art activities. If you are a Islamic Academy
Family you can find a complete Unit Studies available directly in the Madrassah.
As we complete this project, I will post updates on the "non-net" materials
and activities we found useful.
Medicine
of AncientEgypt - explores presriptions, treatments
and cures. For all you homeopathic Muslimahs!! You thought
we were just eating herbs!! Take a look!
Lessons Plans and Ideas
If you are planning on taking a trip to the good old movie theatre
to see the Prince of Egypt
then there are a few Islamic issues you might want to discuss with your
child first, let's take a closer look at the Princeof Egypt Study Guide
for Muslims. Published by:
Ms.
Samer Hathout, ESQ Dr.
Maher Hathout Islamic Center
of Southern California
Daily Life
in Ancient Civilizations - information about the daily lives of
people in ancientEgypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and
more. Includes links to lesson plans for teachers.
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Ancient Egyptian History LessonAncient Egyptian History/African
Literature Activity. Grade Level: 9-12 Estimated Length of Time:1 or 2
weeks. Student Activity Read the text and view the pictures on Egypt.
(Ms Hos-McGrane's Grades 5 and 6 social studies classes) I tell you ....
If you were a Academy student and in 4-6th grade I would consider this
a complete course.
Ancient
Egypt A chronological study of Ancient egypt starting at (pre 2660
B.C. and continuing. Mashallah ! what I like about this site
is that I really prefer to study Egypt this way and introduce the children
to the prophets at the same time.
Art Around
the World an introduction to the topic of using art to teach Egyptian
culture. Students will explore the art styles of different cultures by
researching and then creating a "museum exhibit." Inshallah this is a really
neat lesson plan you will enjoy.
Women in Egypt
- Here you will learn about the lives of Ancient and Modern Egyptian
women. I think you will enjoy this. To read more go here: Status
of Women in Ancient Egyptian Society - Part of the site for B94: History
of AncientEgypt at NWU.
Ancient
Egyptian History/African Literature ActivityThe students will gain
a conversant knowledge of some aspect of ancient African literature of
the eighteenth dynasty (1572-1315 B.C.) in Egypt. Grade Level: 9-12
A&E Classroom Materials
Show: "Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts" Ok real important if you
are going to do this theme you better hurry as it comes on TV in February.
Teacher's Guide
[This is a comprehensive guide to ancient Egypt including "detailed background
information, a bibliography, a glossary, and a list of classroom activities"
which will print out at around 17-25 pages in length, depending on your
printer and font choice]
Jean-François Champollion
1790-1832 Read about the man who made the decisive discovery concerning
the decipherment of hieroglyphic writing and became the founder of Egyptology.
A large, colourful site on all aspects of Egyptian culture and history
put together by three high school students for ThinkQuest
1998 (an international academic competition for students aged 12 to
19).
Splendors
of Ancient Egypt - selected pieces from Wilhelm Pelizaeus' collection
of Egyptian antiquities presented by the Houston Museum of Fine
Arts. Includes RealAudio tour of the exhibition.
Kiswahili-Bantu
Research Unit - for the advancement of ancient Egyptian language
and new discovery on the ancient Egyptian language through the Kiswahili-Bantu
language.
When
we think about Egypt; we think of Islam, Al-Azhar University, Pharaoh, camels, pyramids, mummies oh and yes, Umm Zubair often come to mind! That's not surprising since much of what
we know about ancient Egypt comes from the tombs of Egyptians and the objects
found buried with them. No one knows exactly what life was like in ancient
Egypt, but these objects tell us a lot. Egyptian fashion, religious
beliefs, recreational activities, and much more can be explored through
the art they created and included in their burials. This page will allow
you to research the country of both Ancient and Modern Egypt, along with
providing you with various interactive and hands on activities currently
found on the Web. This page is NOT a complete study and should be complimented
with books, movies, Qur'an, Anasheed, and art activities. If you are a Islamic Academy
Family you can find a complete Unit Studies available directly in the Madrassah.
As we complete this project, I will post updates on the "non-net" materials
and activities we found useful.
