Discusses Egypt's issuance of stamp maps, which are postage stamps whose designs incorporate maps. Provides a time line of Egypt's issuance of stamp maps. Explains that Egypt has issued more stamp maps than any other country. Explains how teachers can use the stamps in history and geography instruction. (SG)

This secondary level anthropology textbook emphasizes the comparison of the patterns of culture change which resulted in complex societies (civilizations) in six different areas around the world. The textbook stresses problem-solving and is centered around three questions: In what manner and through what stages did these civilizations evolve? What…

This handbook, prepared through the Anthropology Curriculum Study Project in Chicago, Illinois, is designed to accompany the secondary level textbook, "The Emergence of Civilization" (SO 012 148) written in 1964. The textbook emphasizes the comparison of the patterns of culture change which resulted in complex societies (civilizations)…

Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small size books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. The text describes aspects of the lives and customs of the people of ancient Egypt. The topics covered include the family, food, clothing, homes, agriculture,…

This practicum was designed to incorporate the study of geography into a ninth grade world history class with the aim of improving student awareness of the influence of geography upon the historical development of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. By means of a questionnaire and map tests it was determined that ninth grade world history…

This sixth grade unit is one of a sequential learning series of the Focus on Inner City Social Studies project developed in accordance with the needs and problems of an urban society. A description of the project is provided in SO 008 271. As part of the sixth grade curriculum focusing on world power, this six week unit examines the nations…