15 min. closed-captioned, with teacher's guide. This program provides a historical overview of ancient Egyptian mathematics. It shows ancient,modern and practical applications of mathematics for building, especially of ancient Egyptian monuments. Mathematical concepts are presented in segments that feature the ancient numbering system, geometry, and multiplication and fractions. Also included is a historical recreation of pyramid building that could be of interest to students of Comparative Civilizations 12. For further program details and suggestions for classroom use, see the series listing: Culture and Math.

Accompanied by teacher's guide.