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ANCIENT EGYPT - (VC C-2442 - Video Cassette 23 mins 1998) - The "Ancient Civilizations for Children" series uses location footage, reenactments, and illustrations to explore archeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, writings and even human remains. Students will learn about ancient civilizations and the daily lives of ancient peoples. The ancient Eqyptian civilization flourished along the Nile more than 5,000 years ago. The wonders of ancient Egypt include King Tut's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, the Great Pyramids, hieroglyphs, the Rosetta Stone, and golden treasures.
ANCIENT EGYPT - (VC C-2543 - Video Cassette 25 mins 1999) - Travel back to the world of pharaohs, sphinxes, pyramids, and hieroglyphics. Three segments include: 1) a cruise on the Nile River to learn about the 2,000 years of Eqyptian culture; 2) the invention of papyrus and picture writing; 3) an exploration of the mysterious pyramids.
ANCIENT EGYPT: QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY - (VC C-2061 - Video Cassette 48 mins 1995) - Probes the enduring legacy of the pharaohs among the riches of their tombs and in the fragile relics of their mummies. Explores the ancient Egyptians' fascination with death and their quest for immortality. Part of the "Lost Civilizations" series by Time Life.
EGYPT: Gift Of The Nile - (VC C-563 - Video Cassette 29 mins 1977) - The majesty and mystery of the great Pharaohs are brought to life as viewers see the inscrutable Sphinx whose nose was shattered in 1400 by a cannon ball fired by an indignant Moslem protesting this graven image.
EGYPT: QUEST FOR ETERNITY - (VC C-61 - Video Cassette 59 mins) - Monuments of ancient Egypt, focus on Ramses II and shows changes since Pharaohs. National Geographic.
GREAT EGYPTIANS - (VC C-2542 - Video Cassette 25 mins 2000) - Explore the lives of three intriguing rulers of ancient Egypt. Hatshepsut declared herself King of Egypt and ruled for 22 years. Tutankhamen was an 11-year-old king whose death is shrouded in mystery. Cleopatra used shrewd political instincts to seduce the Roman Empire into restoring Egypt's greatness.
THE GREAT EGYPTIANS: AKHENATEN THE REBEL PHARAOH AND THE MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN - (VC C-2547 - Video Cassette 50 mins 1997) - Akhenaten's reign was so scandalous that his name was stricken from his family's temples. An Egyptologist does a little detective work in the case of the boy king, King Tut. Part of a five-volume series from the Discovery Channel School.
THE GREAT EGYPTIANS: HATSHEPSUT: THE QUEEN WHO WOULD BE KING - (VC C-2546 - Video Cassette 50 mins 1997) - Hatshepsut overturned Egyptian tradition by declaring herself king after her husband's death. She became one of egypt's most powerful and successful pharaohs. Viewers also examine how ancient and modern prejudices helped withhold the credit she was due. Part of a five-volume series from the Discovery Channel School.
THE GREAT EGYPTIANS: RAMSES THE GREAT - (VC C-2548 - Video Cassette 50 mins 1997) - Ramses built more monuments during his reign than any other pharaoh. Also, examine archeological evidence about the events described in Exodus. Part of a five-volume series from the Discovery Channel School.
THE GREAT EGYPTIANS: SNEFERU: KING OF THE PYRAMIDS - (VC C-2545 - Video Cassette 50 mins 1997) - Sneferu is credited with making Egypt an international power. He and his sons built the pyramids during Egypt's artistic and architectural heyday. Viewers also visit a surviving pyramid and its labyrinthine burial chambers. Part of a five-volume series from the Discovery Channel School.
THE GREAT EGYPTIANS: THE REAL CLEOPATRA - (VC C-2549 - Video Cassette 50 mins 1997) - How did a Greek without a drop of Egyptian blood become one of the most famous Egyptians of all time? Explore the source of Cleopatra's power - her intelligence. Part of a five-volume series from the Discovery Channel School.
LEGACY--EGYPT: THE HABIT OF CIVILIZATION - (VC C-1443 - Video Cassette 57 mins 1991) - Explores the influence of ancient culture on our lives today. Pharaonic Egypt, the longest lasting of the ancient civilizations, created the state institutions on which nations are still built - bureaucratic government, organized religion and International trade.
MUMMIES - (VC C-2568 - Video Cassette 25 mins 2002) - Learn about mummification, both natural and artificial, and the cultural motivations behind Egyptian and South American mummies.
THE PYRAMIDS AND THE CITIES OF THE PHARAOHS - (VC C-1984 - Video Cassette 75 mins 1995) - Egyptologists and video artists take us back 5,000 years to view the awakening of Egypt - a civilization that created colossal structures with simple tools and massive manpower. What sort of people built these structures? Egypt is an amalgam of two things: the constancy of the Nile and the labor of its people. The reconstructions in this video recapture the splendor of Egypt: including two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Pyramids and the (Pharos) lighthouse at Alexandria. (Great Cities of the Ancient World series)
SAM SUITCASES - Bridging Ancient Cultures Explore the diverse cultures and artistic traditions of the ancient world including Mexico, the Mediterranean region, India, and China. This suitcase includes replicas of ancient art objects, background information, questions to consider, suggested activities, a CD of images of works in the Seattle Art Museum’s permanent collection, and Washington State curriculum connections. Suitcases contain artifacts that students may handle, examine and discuss. Each suitcase has a curriculum guide with descriptions of the objects, lesson plans and art activities. To reserve any of the following suitcases, please use our online suitcase order form or call 206.654.3186.
ARCHAEOLOGY KIT - Ancient Writing -
BURKE BOX
Ancient Egypt: From Excavation to Exhibition study collection.
Ancient Egypt: From Excavation to Exhibition
Description: Ancient Egypt: From Excavation to Exhibition, was developed collaboratively with Burke archaeologists and educators, and focuses on two main themes: archaeology and museum collections. The archaeology section includes a paper excavation of the New Kingdom site in the Valley of the Kings (1550-1069 BC), and a sorting and sequencing activity using artifacts. To learn about museum collections, students study mummification, and process their artifacts by forming curatorial teams, then present their work to the class as an exhibit. All lessons center on group-oriented activities and include all necessary background materials, objects, and handouts. This study collection is oriented toward grades 7 & 8, and is structured to meet the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements for Social Studies, specifically addressing the Grade 7 Benchmark for World History. Ordering Information: Request a collection online today. Or, reserve by phone: 206-543-5591, Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm or by e-mail burked@u.washington.edu.
4.1.2 History – Understands how the rise of civilizations defines era in ancient history by:
•Explaining and comparing the rise of civilizations from 8000 BCE to 200 CE on two or more continents.
•Explaining and comparing the rise of civilizations from 200 CE to 600 CE on two ore more continents.
3.2.1 Geography - Understands and analyzes how the environment has affected people and how people have affected the environment in the past or present.
3.2.2 Geography - Understands the characteristics of cultures in the world from the past or in the present.