14 Wonders of Our World Series
Grade Level: 6-12
Introduction to the 14 Wonders of the World & the Great Pyramid at Giza
Introduction to the 14 Wonders of the World & the Great Pyramid at Giza
Series Sampler
Introduction to the 14 Wonders of the World & the Great Pyramid at Giza
Social Studies World History World Geography & Cultures
This program introduces the 14 wonders of the world—seven ancient and seven new—and places them in historical context. Explores the only ancient wonder still standing: the Great Pyramid at Giza. The Great Pyramid contained the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu in a maze of interior corridors. Its purpose was to ensure his immortality. Controversy surrounds theories about the precise engineering and amazing manpower necessary to build it in about 2550 BC (BCE).
Key Benefits:
- Correlates to all states’ World History and Geography-Cultures Social Studies standards, typically begun in grades 6-7 and continued in grades 9-10, as well as Advanced Placement in grade 12
- Ancient Civilizations come to life in visually compelling reenactments and computer reconstructions
- Recently shot on-location footage conveys a rich mix of geography and culture
- Maps and other geographical data are designed to convey clear information for student retention
- Numerous onscreen captions define key vocabulary words and historical concepts from the various civilizations and will familiarize viewers with unfamiliar names and places
- Computer graphics and animation recreate vanished structures to show how they reflect the technological level of each civilization
- Series enhances students' understanding and appreciation of the cultural, political and religious values of each civilization