We have started viewing the “Young Indiana Jones” series which was recently released on DVD.  I remember seeing these on television as a pre-teen/teenager and loving them.  When I found out they were coming out on DVD, I thought they would be perfect to use as an introduction to study topics. 

DVD-1 Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt:

  1. Watch the DVD and Documentary Extras
  2. Read Usborne’s section on Ancient Egypt(or other age appropriate books from the library)
  3. Visit an exhibit about Ancient Egypt(The following are available in Denver Area)
    1. WOW Children’s Museum In Lafayette(Egypt:  Mysteries and Puzzles)–this was great!
    2. Denver Museum of Nature and Science  (Fantastic Display with 2 mummies and interesting video, teaching resources available at their website)
    3. Denver Art Museum  We like to go on Free Days, the first Saturday of Each Month–this is the most child friendly art museum I have ever been too! 
  4. Mummify a Chicken
  5. Do Egyptian Activities