In this Xpeditions lesson students examine stories and myths about ancient Egypt through time First they learn about the famous modern Egyptian myth about the "curse of the mummy" Then they investigate ancient Egyptian culture and belief systems including the influences of geography on the beliefs and customs of the time They then explore myths and stories from ancient Egypt Finally they read about and discuss the influences of ancient Egypt and geography on modern Egyptian culture
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science, technology and\nmathematics
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World History
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7 – W3.2.1 - Identify and describe the beliefs of the five major world religions.
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7 – W3.1.5 - Describe major achievements from Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, African, and Southwest
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