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Crash Course
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
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2012
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Ancient Egypt

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  • Unit 1: Foundations of Civilization: Technological & Environmental Transformations (Teacher version)
  • Unit 1: Foundations of Civilization: Technological & Environmental Transformations (Student version)
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Need a concise, well-constructed, and engaging overview of Ancient Egyptian civilization? Look no further, as John Green highlights the most important features and takeaways of this ancient civilization. The video discusses the importance of the Nile to Egyptian culture and agriculture, religious notions regarding gods and an afterlife, developments through the progression from the Old to New Kingdom, and the general longevity and permanence of the civilization as a whole.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

king tut, ancient egypt, pharaohs, the nile river, pyramids

Additional Tags

king tut, pharaoh, old kingdom, nile, middle kingdom, pyramid, hatshepsut, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Informative breakdown of the cultural, political, and social foundations of the civilization
  • Forum posts and comments below video offer interesting ideas and dialogue
  • Includes a lesson plan for teachers, as well as a series of worksheets for learners, to extend the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2

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