6C
Builds Pyramids
2009
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The Great Pyramid of Giza,is the oldest and largest of the
three
pyramids bordering what is now
Cairo ,
Egypt, and is the only remaining member of
the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The
Great Pyramid was the
tallest man-made structure in the world
for over 3,800 years. Originally the Great Pyramid was covered by
casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface, and what is seen
today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones
that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. (Wikipedia) Despite what you read above, the construction of this massive pyramid was a day's work for the students in Mrs. Castaldo's sixth grade class. They have been studying ancient Egypt and the structures that this civilization built. The culminating activity was, of course, to create their own version right here at EVG. |
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