Beyond Our Borders Series
Grade Level: 6-10
Egypt
Egypt
Series Sampler
Egypt
Social Studies World Geography & Cultures World History Multicultural Foreign Languages
One of the world's most enduring civilizations, Egypt now plays an important role in the Middle East. In Cairo, the capital, sleek office buildings tower over ancient alleys, bustling bazaars, and many mosques. Ancient monuments at Giza, Karnak, and the Valley of Kings are seen, and the importance of the nearby Nile River and the Suez Canal are covered. Egyptian food, handicrafts, and religions are explored.
Key Benefits
- Curriculum standards-correlated for all geography courses that survey the world ‘s countries and regions
- Current, on-location footage conveys a rich mix of geography and culture
- Maps and other geographical data convey clear information for student retention
- Experiential cultural settings help both Social Studies and Foreign Language students retain information about countries around the world
- Onscreen captions define vocabulary words and social studies concepts





































