Mod 1 Geography

We have the Pyramid book and we bought the DVD (at Walmart’s special sale) from National Geographic called ‘Unlocking the Great Pyramid” which was a documentary about a French architect’s theory of how the pyramids were built.  They actually filmed in and around the pyramid, so the kiddos got to see it for themselves.  We enjoyed it very much.  

You can watch it free here: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/national-geographic-channel/all-videos/ngc-unlocking-the-great-pyramid/

Here’s an old thread with some ideas from Sonya too:

http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/confused-using-the-book-pyramids-by-david-macaulay

Here is one suggestion from Gaeleen:

http://www.clp.org/search/results?query=sojourn+in+africa&x=0&y=0

At http://www.myaudioschool.com/?cat=6, there are a couple of audiobooks that we listened to and could easily be substituted called Peeps at Many Lands.  There are two different ones by different authors.  One is by Baikie and the other is a members-only access 9can’t remember his name).  But they were shorter and used more easily understood language than Letters from Egypt. =)  HTH

Just wondering…has anyone LIKED Letters from Egypt? If so, for what ages?

My girls and I had no problems with Letters From Egypt.  Occasionally I did have them draw pictures of things we were listening to – like how the fields were laid out, what the ladies might look like, etc. to help them stay focused.  They were and 11 at the time.  They will still make comments and connections from what we read.

I second watching “Unlocking the Great Pyramid”!  My son has watched it about 3 or 4 times since first watching it!

We plan to read ” our little egyptian cousin” and we got 2 activity books from rainbowreources covering (ancient) egypt.

Blesings Christine