Hieroglyphs and Communication

Take a tour with the Science Guy through different ways we store information outside of our bodies. The ability to store information through hieroglyphics, alphabets, printing, and computers allows humankind to communicate beyond simple...

Learners explore different codes and ciphers including Morse Code, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, and the Alphabet. They discuss how and why codes are used. Students create their own code and message to exchange with classmates.

Seventh graders locate and describe the area of a Mayan settlement. They define and give examples of nonverbal communication. They work together as a group to accomplish the goals.

Students research and analyze how communication has changed over time. They chart communication developments on a timeline, and create commemorative stamps depicting forms of communication.

Learners explain the purpose of hieroglyphics and identify their role in communicating ideas. They research the history of writing and it's significance in ancient Egyptian life and identify the components of hieroglyphics.

Middle schoolers research cuneiform and hieroglyphics from the internet and use educational software to create their own cuneiform tablet in this excellent World History lesson. The use of the computer software program Inspiration 7.5...