HappyGrace Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Dc 10 and 7 want to know more info about pyramid building (how they dig the tunnels inside, etc.) but I just want a really basic overview of it, not tons of detail because then they would lose interest. Something informative yet engaging. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacefully Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 My ds6 really like David McCaulay's Pyramid video. There was lots of documentary-like content, but there was also a cartoon about the pharoah and pyramid builders running throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 My ds6 really like David McCaulay's Pyramid video. There was lots of documentary-like content, but there was also a cartoon about the pharoah and pyramid builders running throughout. :iagree: It's available through Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Rats, just had that from library and returned because the cover of it made it look "dry". Will get it again, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Just wanted to add a note, in case it's a concern for you - I believe (it's been a while since I've seen it but I believe it was this video; maybe someone else can confirm this?) that this movie has some cartoon nudity (dancing Egyptian girls). Just wanted to add so you're not surprised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 :iagree: It's available through Netflix. What is the title of the video? I found a BBC video on Pyramids from Netflix. Is that it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacefully Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 It's David Macaulay: Pyramid. I've never tried to link directly into Netflix, but maybe this will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Agh, why do they find the nudity necessary? I know it's culturally correct for the time period, but it's a KIDS' video! They really didn't need to put that in. Now I'll have to try a different one. I think I tried the NOVA one on our last time through and older dd found it pretty dry but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacefully Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 The nudity was one brief scene at the beginning of the cartoon portion of the video. If you preview the video, I think you'll find that it is easily skipped. Hopefully, you'll find a video that your family enjoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 It's David Macaulay: Pyramid. I've never tried to link directly into Netflix, but maybe this will work. Thank you!! I just ordered it from Netflix. We are in the middle of our Ancient Egypt studies and it will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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