Were the pyramids really built using slave labor? New research offers another possibility. In Egypt, many mysteries surround these monuments, and a constructive video (part of a larger series) attempts to answer some. It discusses where the materials came from, who built them, possible methodology, and more.

Concepts

pyramids, egyptian pyramids

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the cultural and scientific damage caused by climbing the pyramids and the laws surrounding the topic
• Explore the pyramids built on other continents

Classroom Considerations

• Content ends at the 5:20 mark

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers closed captioning in four languages for ease of note taking
• Connects science, math, history, and geography
• Works well in traditional or flipped classrooms

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.9 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4