Egypt
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Big Ideas:
Egyptians were the first specialists in medicine
Societies’ concerns for economic, religious, and security needs were reflected in their architecture.
Societies have been impacted by environmental, economic, and technological developments.Learning Goals
You will be able to:- Understand how Egypt’s natural defenses allowed it to become a long lasting civilization
- Understand that the Pharaoh had complete control over the people because they were considered to be god-like
- Identify contributions from Egypt. (paper, advancements in medicine, hieroglyphics, architecture, math, etc.)
Related Links
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http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/maps-tools-explore-pyramid/
Follow a map and hieroglyphic messages to explore a pyramid with a robot! -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/pyramid_challenge/index_embed.shtml
Plan the construction of a pyramid and navigate a boat down the Nile River! -
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/life/activity/act_main.html
Play Senet, and Egyptian board game!