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Tut technology

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g912/kingtut.html

A lesson plan for Grades 9–12 Advanced Placement World History and

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
9–12
Subjects
social studies (Africa, world cultures, world history), thinking skills (higher order thinking, information literacy, research skills, visual literacy), education technology (integrating technology), teaching methods (cooperative learning, discussions, online learning)
Provider
National Geographic

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In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore what historical and recent research has revealed about King Tut in an effort to solve the mystery of how he died. Activities in this lesson engage students in collaborative learning, development of online research skills and media literacy skills, and whole class discussion.

Students will:

  • determine what is known about King Tut's death;
  • investigate new technology aiding in the study of King Tut;
  • identify ways in which historical technologies have helped to preserve cultural clues; and
  • create a timeline of important discoveries and technology used in the study of King Tut.

Xpeditions provides detailed instructions for completing the lesson, assessment and extension activities, and links to helpful web resources.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 9

  • Goal 1: Historical Tools and Practices - The learner will identify, evaluate, and use the methods and tools valued by historians, compare the views of historians, and trace the themes of history.
    • Objective 1.03: Relate archaeology, geography, anthropology, political science, sociology, and economics to the study of history.

Grades 11–12 — Advanced Placement World History

  • Goal 2: Emerging Civilizations – The learner will analyze the development of early civilizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, c. 8000 BCE to 600 CE.
    • Objective 2.01: Examine the indicators of civilization, including writing, labor specialization, cities, technology, trade, and political and cultural institutions in early civilizations.
    • Objective 2.02: Trace the development and assess the achievements in the arts, sciences, and technology of early river civilizations, including but not limited to those around the Huang-He (China), Indus (India), Nile (Egypt), and Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia) rivers.