Year 8 History Ancient Egypt

1. This library pathfinder will guide you to  information available in websites, databases, ebooks and encyclopaedias, videos and more for your Ancient Egypt Assessment Task.

2. The guide is divided into several parts with links to museums with Ancient Egyptian artefacts located at the top, followed by instructions about how to use the research databases to help you find information on individual topics. To assist you with this, there's two Google folders with relevant articles already saved from the databases. Browse these first to find any information that might be helpful for your task. Then you can follow the step-by-step instructions to find more information in the databases as needed. 

3. There's also access to ClickView videos on Ancient Egypt, ebooks in Sora, books in library, additional website suggestions and guides for helping you reference your sources.

4. The materials have been selected for a range of reading abilities. Try different links to different resources for your topic to find content that is helpful to you and that you feel comfortable reading (a little bit of challenge is good but if you don't understand what you are reading then you need to find another source - or ask your teacher for support).

5. To get started - scan/scroll through the entire guide first to become familiar with what's available. Then go back to the top and work your way through accessing different resources to assist with your research. 

TIP: if you get a Redirect Notice when you select a link, click on the link provided in the redirect notice to continue through to the selected website.  

GOOGLE EARTH - DISCOVER EGYPT

Visit modern day Egypt and historical sites using Google Earth . Google Earth is a photorealistic globe that provides access to 3D imagery and street views. It is created by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles.

Getting started - Research tips:

1. Open a browser. It is recommended to use Chrome, Safari or Firefox for browsing.

2. Go to earth.googl.com and click Launch Earth.

3. You can search for 'Egypt'. However, for your task, this link will connect you directly with a curated voyage of Egypt. From this, you will then be able to select locations of interest such as:

   • Great Spinx of Giza

   • The Great Pyramid of Giza

   • And other places that you might like to explore in Egpyt!

4. Watch this video if you are interested in finding out how Google Earth is created.

Extra Activity: After you have completed your assessment, you might like to revisit Google Earth and investigate Egypt further through this activity > Where on Google Earth is Carmen San Diego: The Tutankhamun's Mask Caper

THE BRITISH MUSEUM

Click on this link to access a list of results for Eyptian Galleries.

Looking for an object? Try searching here.

AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM - Ancient Egyptian Collection

This section contains a collection of websites and online resources that you can use to find out about life in Ancient Egypt. You will need to access a site's content by choosing a topic or entering a keyword search to see if the website or online resource has information relevant to your task.

DK Findout!

You can use DK Findout to start looking for information on many topics including Ancient Egypt. It has lots of facts and pictures and is interactive!

• Select the History tile on the front page.

• Go to Ancient Egypt.

• Choose the topics highlighted on the map, such as The pyramids, Egyptian mummies, Egyptian writing and more.

Tips: Websites that have .com in the address can have good information, but you need to assess how reliable it is. Check the About DK link to find out what the company’s mission and values are.

History

This is the official website of the History Channel. It includes encyclopaedic entries and videos on topics and people from history.

• Choose Topics at the top of the page.

• Browse through the different subjects available or search by keyword e.g Egyptian Pyramids OR Tutankhamun.

Tips: Websites that have .com or .co in the address can have good information, but you need to assess how reliable it is. Check the About us link on the website, if you can find one. This can then tell you what the company’s mission and values are which can help you determine the purpose as to why the website exists.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a free to use site filled with information and educational videos on a range of topics in science, math, history, computers and more.

• At the top of the page, search Ancient Egypt.

• Scroll through the results (articles and videos) to identify pages of interest to help you with your research into your assigned ancient Egyptian achievement. 

National Library New Zealand: Topic Explorer

Topic Explorer is an online tool from the National Library of New Zealand. It contains a wide range of quality resources for students in a range of formats, (eg articles, books, images, videos, primary sources, sets, websites) on a variety of topics. These resources have been selected from reliable national and international sources.

• You might like to investigate some of the resources available on Ancient Egypt. 

• Visit the National Library NZ  and then click on the topic to Ancient Egypt.

• Scroll through the page to identify any relevant resources.

Tips: We like sites like this because they’re reliable. You can tell because of their web address – they have either .govt or .edu, meaning they are from government or educational organisations. This particular site is located in New Zealand, hence .nz, Australian sites have .au.

Ancient History Encyclopedia

If you are interested in the history of ancient cultures, have a look at the Ancient History Encyclopedia. On this website you can find timelines, articles, videos and more. To find information:

• search with keywords in the search box at the top of the page,

• or select Maps to choose the part of the world you want to find out about.

Tips: Some websites have .au, .nz, .uk or other codes in their url. This can tell you which country this website comes from eg .nz is from New Zealand or .eu is from the European Union. You can check the ‘ About Us ’ link at the bottom of the website for more information about the company's mission and values which can help you determine the purpose as to why the website exists

To assist you in preparing your Reference List (Bibliography), see the Sr Ann Marie Learning Centre's page on referencing. Your Student Diary contains APA Referencing information on pages 30-31.