Walking Through History
Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 1. February 2028
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-1-032-19419-6 (ISBN)
Description
With this volume, Andi Stix and Frank Hrbek thoughtfully guide teachers through two distinct topics: Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. It features expansive, multi-dimensional learning tools to support classroom teaching, including a mock archaeological dig, an Egyptomania scavenger hunt, the chance to decipher hieroglyphics in the classroom and learn about the mummification process, and more!
The volume brings materials from across this period of history to life by stimulating and cultivating students' imaginations.
The Walking Through History series presents student-centered, hands-on activities, active simulations, debates, and discussions, which provide an unparalleled engaging learning experience. Its objective is for students to walk in another's shoes through lessons based on a particular historical period. Field-tested and proven teaching strategies for virtual and in-person classrooms are highlighted across the series. These books are specifically designed to be used with whiteboard and other interactive tools.
The volume brings materials from across this period of history to life by stimulating and cultivating students' imaginations.
The Walking Through History series presents student-centered, hands-on activities, active simulations, debates, and discussions, which provide an unparalleled engaging learning experience. Its objective is for students to walk in another's shoes through lessons based on a particular historical period. Field-tested and proven teaching strategies for virtual and in-person classrooms are highlighted across the series. These books are specifically designed to be used with whiteboard and other interactive tools.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
General
Illustrations
44 s/w Tabellen, 5 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 25 s/w Zeichnungen, 30 s/w Abbildungen
44 Tables, black and white; 25 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white; 30 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-19419-6 (9781032194196)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
approx. 02/2028
1st Edition
Routledge
€48.51
Not yet published
Persons
Dr. Andi Stix is a national educational consultant and administrator. She addresses conferences and conventions across the country as a keynote speaker and seminar presenter.
Mr. Frank R. Hrbek is a retired middle school social studies teacher who worked in the New York City school system for more than 35 years.
Mr. Frank R. Hrbek is a retired middle school social studies teacher who worked in the New York City school system for more than 35 years.
Content
About the Authors Introduction TOPIC I: Ancient Mesopotamia Unit I: From Early People to First Settlers Unit II: Early Sumerian Writing: From Prehistory to History Unit III: Babylonian Hammurabi Codes Unit IV: Babylonian Base System of Numeration Unit V: Assyrian Warfare TOPIC II: Ancient Egypt Unit I: Investigating Egypt Unit II: Deciphering Hieroglyphs Unit III: Egyptian Beliefs Unit IV: Clues from the Inside Unit V: Marketplace Bartering