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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Pharaoh Persuasive Speeches







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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Research Notes: 6.2.7

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Ancient Egypt Websites

Be a scholar! Explore these websites to learn more about Ancient Egypt!



http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/Egypt.html

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html

http://msshawnsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/cartouches.html

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/puzzlesquizzes/brainteaseregypt/

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/egyptiangod.asp

http://egypt.mrdonn.org/maps.html
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Friday, October 14, 2011

New Archeological Findings!


Are you curious what Early Humans used to paint on caves?

Listen to or read the following article. Just click on the link:

http://www.npr.org/2011/10/14/141313283/in-african-cave-an-early-human-paint-shop?sc=17&f=1001
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Poetry Fun

Here are some websites that will help you dive in to poetry:

Instant Poetry Forms

http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/poetry/what.html

http://www.poetry4kids.com/

http://robertfrostoutloud.com/StoppingByWoodsOnASnowyEvening.html

http://www.imaginesongs.com/

http://www.hbo.com/russell-simmons-presents-brave-new-voices

http://www.magneticpoetry.com/kids-area/
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