BY: Ann McCracken May, Wainwright Middle School, Lafayette

Site address: http://www.pbs.org./wgbh/pages/nova/pyramid/

Theme: Ancient Civilizations

Grade Level: 6

Annotation of Site:

There is a lot of information at this site about Pyramids. This particular address connects you to the lesson on hieroglyphics. It is suitable for direct use with sixth grade students.

Geography Standards addressed:

• #10) The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth’s cultural mosaic.
• #12) The processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.

Indiana Social Studies Proficiency Guidelines addressed:

Explain the relationship between physical and cultural features in the Western World.