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Keywords: Cairo

Global Regions: Middle East

Countries: Egypt

Produced in this U.S. Region: South , Southwest , West

Universities: University of Texas at Austin



Subjects: Economics, History and Social Studies, Language Arts & Literature

Resource Types: Audio/Visual, Curriculum

Time Periods: Ancient, Contemporary, Modern, Pre-Modern

Instructional Strategies: Group Work, Hands-On

Levels: High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8), Other

 

Cairo: Living Past, Living Future

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Multidisciplinary unit, historic and modern sections, case study approach, primary sources, stand-alone components

This interactive online unit was designed with K-12 students and educators in mind. It explores the history, culture, society, geography and environment of this fascinating city that sits at the crossroads between ancient and modern, East and West, tradition and innovation.

The first section covers Historic Cairo, from 3000 BCE to the present. It is subdivided into eight lessons, each covering a particular phase of Cairo's history. Each lesson is accompanied by photographs that illustrate landscapes and cityscapes, architectural and artistic styles, and other facets of the era.

The second section covers Modern Cairo. The five thematic lessons are designed to be used as a group rather than individually:

  • Introduction to the Modern City
  • Challenges for the Future
  • Religion and Faith in Modern Cairo
  • Life in Modern Cairo
  • Politics and Economy

Supplemental materials provide suggestions for usage and curriculum tie-ins.  Includes teacher's guide, glossary and suggested links for further research.

 

Produced at: University of Texas at Austin, Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Recommended by: Texas Council for the Humanities

Length: 1-10 classroom sessions

Year Produced: 2000

Material: Online text, maps, images, chronology



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