How Did They Do It?
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- Aug 16 2010 9:58 PM
MaryRose Lovgren
This resource was matched by a member of the Brokers of Expertise Standards Matching Team.
- Aug 14 2010 12:30 PM
Cort Mitchell
This resource was matched by a member of the Brokers of Expertise Standards Matching Team. Lesson on the challenges of erecting Egyptian obelisks.
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Description
In this lesson, from PBS, students learn what levers are and how they might have been used by the ancient Egyptians in building their monuments. Students also learn what the center of gravity is, how to determine the center of gravity of asymmetrical objects, and how this knowledge might have helped the Egyptians in building their monuments.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 5 to 12
Topics: Science, Physics, Electives, History-Social Science, Engineering & Design, Career & Technical Ed
Standards
Matched Standards
HSS.6.WHGAC.6.2.5 Discuss the main features of Egyptian art and architecture.
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Parents, Administrators, Teachers
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Instructional Strategy
Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Hands-on Learning; Discussions