An introduction to the study of ancient Egypt showing the contributions to art, agriculture, writing and science. Considers three spheres in which the Egyptian civilization has contributed to Western culture; the development of agriculture, and the idea of community living; discoveries in the arts and sciences such as the use of mud bricks and the use of a calendar; the evolution of religion through the Egyptian practice of polytheism. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000360
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Crafts & Visual Arts → Egyptian, Art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Egyptian
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)