Video: Ancient Egypt - Land of Abundance
Summary:
Description: Explore the ancient civilization of Egypt through the eyes of Ahtet, a young student whose journals offer a guided tour of his country. Part history, part geography, and part journal-writing, this animated series makes the ancient world relevant to today's students. Introduce students to ancient Egypt through the journals of Ahtet, a young boy who writes about his life and civilization. In this episode, explore the geography of the Nile and learn about the development of irrigation and agriculture in Egypt. See how papyrus is harvested and made into paper, examine the origin of hieroglyphs, and hear the timeless story of Isis and Osiris. © 2006 Discovery Channel School Grades: 3-5 (20 minutes)
Segments:
Gift of the Nile (03:42)
Seasons of the Nile (02:40)
Scribes and Writing (01:14)
Papyrus (01:46)
Osiris and Isis (02:51)
Animals and Gods (02:01)
The First Pharaoh (01:55)