We are studying Ancient Egypt at the moment (using The Story of the World as posted about earlier). Needless to say we had to have the obligatory trip to the library to immerse ourselves in Ancient Egypt. A number of the references indicated videos and dvd's on Egypt. We have just watched the PBS special "Secrets of the Pharaohs" and I highly recommend it. It is split up into about 15 half hour mini series, or you can do as we did, and just watch it in two sittings.
The added bonus? They have a website with lots of cool links. A timeline that matches what you have watched, complete with pictures, dates and maps....perfect for the kids to construct their own timeline. This is a great way to reinforce the dates and sequence of events that occured in this civilisation. They also have a place where you can explore King Tut's tomb, explore a 3d version of Khufu's tomb and a site on how mummies are made.
Got an older child interested in scientific research on these archeological finds? They also have a link on the mass spectrometry, taking DNA from mummies and deciphering ancient diseases...did King Tut not eat all his veges, or was he murdered by a blow to his head?
This is a very painless way to have history come alive, trust us!
Aussie Kim and Louisiana Sue
Very good resource, history is a favorite subject for my son and I
Posted by: Homeschool Convention | December 05, 2011 at 09:38 AM