World History
- Three New Sites On Pyramids
While perusing the Yahoo Directory, I noted three new site additions to the Egyptian history category. All three of these sites are interesting and I thought I would note them here. These include: 3D Unveils the Mystery of the Great Pyramid- Architect...
- Virtual Tours For Your Classroom
One of my favorite exercises when we get to the Renaissance is to show them a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel as I love looking at the marvel of my students when they see what one person can do. This link will give you access to that tour as well as...
- Ninety Second Video Of The Great Pyramids
There are several startling things about the great pyramids. First off the center one isn't the tallest, but is built on higher ground to look that way. Secondly the Sphinx is missing his nose because Napoleon's troops blew it off...
- Cloud Based Video Maker
A few days ago a teacher in my department asked me how to make a video. I spent 3 minutes with him on WeVideo and came back and in five minutes he had figured it out and created his short video. It is that intuitive. WeVideo can be...
- Deconstructing The Acropolis
I love this short clip that deconstructs the building of the Acropolis in an engaging way that students should enjoy. The site also deconstructs other wonders like the Colosseum, the Pyramids of Giza, and Stonehenge....
World History
The Pyramids Deconstructed
Just when I think I have my entire course figured out and ready, along comes a new something or other on the Internet and it's back to figuring out what is best. Above is a short fascinating video deconstructing the pyramids at Giza (which I have been fortunate enough to visit twice). One interesting tidbit is that with the largest built in 23 years, it would have mean setting in place a block every 2.5 minutes, 7 days a week noting that each weighs an average of 7 tons!
Here are ones on the Acropolis and the Taj Mahal.
Here are ones on the Acropolis and the Taj Mahal.
- Three New Sites On Pyramids
While perusing the Yahoo Directory, I noted three new site additions to the Egyptian history category. All three of these sites are interesting and I thought I would note them here. These include: 3D Unveils the Mystery of the Great Pyramid- Architect...
- Virtual Tours For Your Classroom
One of my favorite exercises when we get to the Renaissance is to show them a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel as I love looking at the marvel of my students when they see what one person can do. This link will give you access to that tour as well as...
- Ninety Second Video Of The Great Pyramids
There are several startling things about the great pyramids. First off the center one isn't the tallest, but is built on higher ground to look that way. Secondly the Sphinx is missing his nose because Napoleon's troops blew it off...
- Cloud Based Video Maker
A few days ago a teacher in my department asked me how to make a video. I spent 3 minutes with him on WeVideo and came back and in five minutes he had figured it out and created his short video. It is that intuitive. WeVideo can be...
- Deconstructing The Acropolis
I love this short clip that deconstructs the building of the Acropolis in an engaging way that students should enjoy. The site also deconstructs other wonders like the Colosseum, the Pyramids of Giza, and Stonehenge....