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Mysteries of Egypt
Stunning panoramic views of Egyptian landscapes and monuments frame the stories of an ancient civilization through the eyes of an Egyptian man who enchants his granddaughter with tales of the past.
Be transported to a distant time and place where the Nile River Valley cuts an emerald swath through the desert sands. In the flood-fed richness of this land rose an ancient kingdom whose culture has strongly influenced the Western world. Its massive architecture and the intrigue of such personages as Nefertiti and Tutankhamen capture the imagination.
| Format | Omni Film |
| Grades | 3 – Adult |
| Author | n/a |
| Source/Publisher | National Geographic |
| Location | Mugar Omni Theater — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | Visit website |
| Duration | 55 minutes |
| Script | Mysteries_of_Egypt_Script.pdf |
| Educator Guide | Mysteries_of_Egypt_Guide.pdf |
| Reservation | Required at least two weeks in advance |
| Fee | $3 per person with Museum Exhibit Halls admission; $6 per person for Omni only |
| Capacity | 314 |
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Primary Connections:
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Science in Personal and Social Perspectives > Science and technology in society (Grade: 5 – 8)
- History and Nature of Science > History of science (Grade: 5 – 8)
- History and Nature of Science > Science as a human endeavor (Grade: K – 4)
- Science and Technology > Understanding about science and technology (Grade: K – 4)
Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework (2003)
(Massachusetts)
- Geography > From Many, One (Grade: 2)
- Geography > Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
- History and Civics > Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
- History > Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
- History > Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
- Geography > Africa (Grade: 6)
- Geography > The Roots of Western Civilization: Ancient Israel, c. 2000 BC/BCE-70 AD/CE (Grade: 7)
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > Engineering Design (Grade: 3 – 5)
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Primary Connections:
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Science in Personal and Social Perspectives > Science and technology in society (Grade: 5 – 8)
Technology influences society through its products and processes. Technology influences the quality of life and the ways people act and interact. Technological changes are often accompanied by social, political, and economic changes that can be beneficial or detrimental to individuals and to society. Social needs, attitudes, and values influence the direction of technological development. - History and Nature of Science > History of science (Grade: 5 – 8)
In historical perspective, science has been practiced by different individuals in different cultures. In looking at the history of many peoples, one finds that scientists and engineers of high achievement are considered to be among the most valued contributors to their culture. - History and Nature of Science > Science as a human endeavor (Grade: K – 4)
Science and technology have been practiced by people for a long time. - Science and Technology > Understanding about science and technology (Grade: K – 4)
People have always had problems and invented tools and techniques (ways of doing something) to solve problems. Trying to determine the effects of solutions helps people avoid some new problems.
Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework (2003)
(Massachusetts)
- Geography > 2.4 From Many, One (Grade: 2)
Locate five major rivers in the world: the Mississippi, Amazon, Volga, Yangtze, and Nile. - Geography > 7.12 Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
On a historical map of the Mediterranean region, locate the Mediterranean and Red Seas, the Nile River and Delta, and the areas of ancient Nubia and Egypt. Identify the locations of ancient Upper and Lower Egypt and explain what the terms mean. On a modern map, identify the modern countries of Egypt and Sudan. - History and Civics > 7.14 Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
Describe the role of the pharaoh as god/king, the concept of dynasties, the importance of at least one Egyptian ruler, the relationship of pharaohs to peasants, and the role of slaves in ancient Egypt. - History > 7.15 Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
Describe the polytheistic religion of ancient Egypt with respect to beliefs about death, the afterlife, mummification, and the roles of different deities. - History > 7.16 Egypt: An Ancient River Civilization, c. 3000-1200 BC/BCE (Grade: 7)
Summarize important achievements of Egyptian civilization. - Geography > A.1 Africa (Grade: 6)
On a map of the world, locate the continent of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Great Rift Valley. On a map of Africa, locate the northern, eastern, western, central, and southern regions of Africa, the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Cape of Good Hope. - Geography > 7.19 The Roots of Western Civilization: Ancient Israel, c. 2000 BC/BCE-70 AD/CE (Grade: 7)
On a historical map of the Mediterranean, locate Asia Minor, Greece and Mesopotamia, the kingdoms of the Hittites and ancient Israel, and Egypt. On a modern map, locate Egypt, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, the area governed by the Palestinian Authority, Syria, and Turkey.
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Technology/Engineering > 2.3 Engineering Design (Grade: 3 – 5)
Identify relevant design features (e.g., size, shape, weight) for building a prototype of a solution to a given problem.
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