High school Halloween informational text audio

Ancient History, Close Reading, Informational Text

The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa, but it’s the longest river in the world. It was an extremely important part of Ancient Egyptian life and provided them with a rich source of food, transportation, and resources used for building. Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops. The Nile supported and allowed life to thrive in the grueling climate.Designed for classroom | hom

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3rd - 12th

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Egyptian Customs and Beliefs | Audiobook

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Egyptian Customs and Beliefs. Ancient Egyptians believed that each person’s soul was immortal. In order for the soul to reach the afterlife a complex, traditional set of customs was required, sometimes ending with mummification. If these rites were not completed the dead would come back to haunt the living in the form of a ghost. In this episode, you will learn about burial customs and what they represented. The nine aspects of the soul. The use of shabti dolls to work for the god Osiris. And th

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Arts & Music, Informational Text, Music

Also included in: Egyptian Customs & Beliefs | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

Musical Text Features/Believer

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We are what we Teach

If you are looking for a song that embeds all of the vocabulary, and descriptions of what students of all grade levels need to know! This is the product for you, I am a 4th grade teacher and have written a catchy song for each of the reading standards. If you want ideas on how to use these, or what I do with them, just contact me! Happy listening, learning, partying. Who knew text features could be so fun!

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Staff

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Activities

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RI.4.7

, RI.4.10

Tutankhamun's Curse | Audiobook

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Tutankhamun's Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Informational Text, Social Studies - History, Vocal Music

Also included in: Tutankhamun's Curse | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

U.S. History Songs #11 MP3 by Larry Troxel/Audio Memory

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Audio Memory

U.S. History Songs #11 MP3 by Larry Troxel/Audio Memory from the History Songs CD Kit. Lyrics: 1971 - a new law had begun The 26th amendment said that 18-year-olds could vote (vote - cast their vote). 1973 - a Year of Jubilee Our USA troops in Vietnam would all come home real soon (soon - be home soon). 1974 - there was a big uproar Nixon would resign the presidency for all his tapes from Watergate. In 1980 there was ash in southern Washington. When Mt. St Helens blew her top you

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3rd - 12th, Adult Education

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Songs, Lesson

Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Archaeology, Informational Text

Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Egyptian Art & Architecture | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

Egyptian Inventions | Audiobook

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Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Hieroglyphics | Audiobook

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Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science

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3rd - 12th

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Also included in: Hieroglyphics | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

Ancient Greek Gods | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Classics, Informational Text

The Olympian Gods. In order for the Ancient Greeks to make sense of a chaotic universe, the immortal gods were used to explain the forces of nature and the human experience. The greatest of these gods lived atop Mount Olympus, ruled over by Zeus the thunderer. They were passionate, spiteful, jealous, and insecure beings that both loved and despised humanity. In this episode, you will learn about the twelve most important Greek gods. What each of them had control over and their awesome godly powe

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Ancient Greek Gods | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

The Legacy of Ancient Egypt | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Close Reading, Informational Text

The Legacy of Ancient Egypt. Five thousand years ago, along the Nile River in Africa, lived one of the most extraordinary civilizations in history. They built awe-inspiring mega structures, invented ingenious devices, and pushed human knowledge in areas like science, to new heights. In this final episode, you will learn about the advancements they made in areas like medicine and mathematics. Their influence on the modern world. And how the world changed following the demise of this mysterious an

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: The Ancient Egyptians Complete K-12 Audio | Ebook | Comprehension Series

Ancient Athens and Sparta | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Classics, Informational Text

Athens and Sparta. The Athenians, skilled traders with a well-rounded society, they valued art, culture and democracy. The Spartans, experts in warfare valued strength, the monarchy and were suspicious of outsiders. They were once allies, but these powerful Greek city-states would become fierce enemies igniting a bloody civil war that ripped ancient Greece apart. In this episode, you will learn about their many differences. How they were governed. The differences in education and why they became

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Ancient Athens and Sparta | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheet

Ancient Greeks Introduction | Audiobook

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Ancient History, European History, Informational Text

Introduction to The Ancient Greeks. Packed full of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a lasting legacy. The Ancient Greeks Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children to understand. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew John Brooks.Designe

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Who were the Greeks? | Distance Learning | Audiobook | eBook | Worksheets

Cleopatra | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Close Reading, Informational Text

Cleopatra. Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. Famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years. She was also the last true pharaoh of Egypt.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Ancient Greek Government & Law | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Government, Informational Text

Ancient Greek Government and Law. The Ancient Greek world had no single system of law; individual states like Athens and Sparta, instead created their own political and legal ideas. The most common systems of Greek government were Democracy - where the people made the decisions. Monarchy - rule by one individual who had inherited his role, much like a King. Oligarchy - rule by a small group of people.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Ancient Greek Government | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Greek Mythology | Audiobook

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Ancient History, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Greek Mythology. Thousands of years ago people did not have sciences like we have today to help them understand life. Ancient Greek people could see sickness, death, and natural disasters, but they did not understand what caused them. Mythology in the ancient world was used as a way to explain these things which contained monsters, bizarre beasts, and the gods.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in al

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Informational Text, Special Education, Vocabulary

Also included in: Ancient Greek Mythology | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheet

Dictionaries

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More with Music

This song helps students learn about dictionaries. This song defines dictionaries as books that tell what words mean. The song mentions alphabetical order, how to say the word, and word meanings.

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6th - 12th

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Songs

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L.6.4c

, L.6.4d

, L.8.4d

, L.9-10.4c

Jimmy's Czech Relatives

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PULP EDU Engage Challenge Prepare

This is a "radio interview" that discusses diet, memory, and aging. It goes with the Beta Resources and Plans, which you can download at my store: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pulp-Edu-Engage-Challenge-Prepare

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English Language Arts, Informational Text

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11th - 12th, Higher Education

Who were the Ancient Egyptians?| Distance Learning | Audio | eBook | Worksheets

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Ancient History, EFL - ESL - ELD, Informational Text

Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.The Audiobook of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask a

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3rd - 12th

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Worksheets, Centers

Accountable Talk (high school example)

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Elements of Grace

This is an academic conversation between two 10th grade students. They read an article on Newsela, annotated the article using Non-fiction signposts from the book by Kylene Beers, and closely followed the Accountable Talk rubric handed out in class.

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

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7th - 12th

Who were the Ancient Egyptians Audiobook

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Ancient History, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 episodes, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all age

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3rd - 12th

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