About the partners
This resource is made possible by funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is being produced by the Oriental Institute in collaboration with Chicago Web Docent and eCUIP, The Digital Library.

Institute of Museum and Library Services - The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation and a lifetime of learning. IMLS supports all types of museums, from art and history to science and zoos, and all types of libraries and archives, from public and academic to research and school. IMLS expands the educational benefit of these institutions by encouraging partnerships.
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Oriental Institute - The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago is a research institution, with a museum, devoted to the study of the ancient Near East. The Oriental Institute Museum houses a world-renowned collection of artifacts from ancient Syria, Israel, Persia, Anatolia, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. The new Edgar and Deborah Jannotta Mesopotamian Gallery is open to the public and exhibits some of the finest artifacts of this ancient civilization.
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Chicago Web Docent - Chicago WebDocent (CWD) is a collaboration among seven Chicago cultural institutions, the Chicago Public Schools, and the University of Chicago to develop curriculum materials utilizing the collections of the museums. The collaboration brings together the experience of Chicago Public School teachers, the curriculum development expertise of the University of Chicago, and the extensive resources available at the museums. CWD curriculum materials have a common "look and feel," and include engaging activities with embedded assessments designed to help students meet the State of Illinois Learning Standards. CWD has worked with the OI to develop interactive content that explores the lives of ancient Egyptians. Get a hands-on lesson in how to prepare a mummy.
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eCUIP, The Digital Library Project - The eCUIP Digital Library Project, an initiative of the Chicago Public Schools|University of Chicago Internet Project, is a collaboration between the University of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools to provide high-quality digital resources to the K—12 educational community using the content expertise of University of Chicago scholars, the development skills of the University Library’s Digital Library Development Center, and the experience of CPS educators. The digital library Web site includes Ancient Egypt materials digitized in collaboration with the OI and the Chicago Media Initiatives Group.
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