Scorpions, Kings, and Egypt
Movies in the Classroom
Learning Links
Reading
Level: Moderate
At the official site of
the movie, The Scorpion King
you can go behind the scenes, choose a character and battle through different
games, get the soundtrack, see the trailer or purchase tickets in advance.
Source: Universal
Studios
Reading Level: Moderate
There are many options to
explore at this site all about Ancient Egypt. You’ll find history, Saqqara, the City of the Dead,
the language of the time, an alphabetical list of keywords, and a bibliography for
further exploration.
Source: Jacques
Kinnaer
Reading Level: Moderate
Make Your Own Cartouche
A cartouche is a nameplate the Ancient Egyptians used for
important figures such as the king, queen, and high-ranking officials in the
kingdom. Learn how to create your
very own using Hieroglyphic symbols.
Source: Harcourt School Publishers
Reading
Level: Moderate
Language of Egypt
To learn the language of Ancient Egypt follow this
step-by-step initiation into hieroglyphic writing, different types of signs,
and grammar of the Middle Kingdom.
Also learn the names of the pharaohs.
Source: Jacques
Kinnaer
Reading
Level: Moderate
Life in Ancient Egypt
This is an introduction to The Walton Hall of Ancient
Egypt at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Get a close-up of ancient artifacts, gods & religion, and
funerary customs. Teacher
resources are available.
Source: Carnegie
Museum of Natural History Exhibitions
Reading
Level: Moderate
Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World
Take a look at the seven
wonders of the ancient world including, The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging
Gardens of Babylon, The Statue of Zeus at Olympia…and you’ll have
to visit to see the rest!
Source: Alaak
Ashmaury
Reading Level: Moderate
Now coming to a comic book
near you, The Scorpion King in a two-issue series! Follow Mathayus through daring escapades and watch him
uncover powers to help him rule the world.
Source: Dark
Horse Comics
Reading Level: Moderate
Reading
Level: Moderate
This article explains how the History Channel joined with
The Rock to bring you, “The Real Scorpion King.” Read this writer’s take on the
sketchy details surrounding the life of the Egyptian ruler.
Source: Tampa
Bay Online, Media General, Inc.
Reading Level: Advanced
Find out the myths
surrounding this matter of increasing archaeological interest from a historical
point of view. This time period
was infused with fierce power struggles and bitter battles.
Source: Kelley
L. Ross, Ph.D.
Reading Level: Advanced
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