Ancient Egypt

You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy
A Web based e-book that explains the process of mummification using in a humorous manner. Progress through the sections by clicking either on the chapter titles on the left, or use the navigation arrows on the right.
Level: Grades 4-6

The British Museum – Ancient Egypt
Topics covered include Egyptian Life, Gods, Pharaohs, Mummification, Temples and Trades. The section on mummification includes background information on mummies, their role in ancient Egypt as well as information on the evolution of mummification. There are also challenge-type questions for students to answer.
Teachers should click on the "Staff Room" and then select a topic to view discussion questions, worksheets, and a guide to navigating individual sections of the web site.
Level: Grades 4-8

Mummies of Ancient Egypt
This site from the University of Michigan explains how mummies were made, who became a mummy and the after-life. The site has great pictures with clear explanations for younger-age students. Also includes a timeline and glossary.
Level: Grades 4-6

The Clickable Mummy
Click on different parts of the mummy to view interesting facts and information about the mummification process.
Level: Grades 4-6