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Age of Exploration

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Age of Exploration. A short answer question is included as well.
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Arctic Peoples

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about Arctic peoples. A short answer question is included as well.
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Cortes & Montezuma Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about Cortes and Montezuma. A short answer question is included as well.
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A Message of Ancient Days

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students closely examine several of Hammurabi's laws and compare them to laws and/or values we use today. They consider how laws are made and enforced and complete several worksheets during their investigations.
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Teaching About Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the trade routes in the Mediterranean of the Ancient world. In groups, they view slides of artifacts while answering questions on a worksheet. After watching a video, they discuss how each object was found and...
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An Ancient Disease: Who Am I?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms noting the challenges faced by early scientists. They investigate the history of a disease of their choosing and write a summary of their findings.
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Mineralogy, Astronomy, & Ancient Wisdom

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete a variety of activities surrounding minerals, crystals, and mineralogy. They locate common minerals on a world map, complete a lab in which they identify the chemical and physical properties of various minerals, etc.
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Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
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Religion in Politics and Daily Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity.
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Imperial Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lessons about Imperial Rome can help students understand its influence on modern society.
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Icon Adoration: The Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study idol worship in the Byzantine Empire and the separation it cause between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. In this Byzantine Empire lesson, students study pictograph transparencies and take a pop quiz over them....
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Qur'an: Sacred Scripture of Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover the strong emphasis Islam puts on education. Using the Internet, they identify advancements in ethics, math and astronomy. They explain the importance of madrasahs, or traditional places of learning in Islam, and...
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Judaism-Passover: The Hebrew Language

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Hebrew number worksheet, students practice writing the Hebrew numbers 1 through 10 after they read a 2 paragraph description of the ancient language.
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How Tall Is That Flag Pole?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine various triangles and discuss how similar triangles have sides that are proportional. They utilize an ancient Egyptian method to determine the height of a flagpole.
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The Growth of River Civilizations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, learners are directed to conduct Internet research at a specified site. Students answer 4 essay questions about river civilizations in ancient Egypt.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 83

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 83 worksheet, students interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions about the history of money, as part of an online magazine.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 13

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 13 worksheet, students interactively answer 5 multiple choice questions about ancient / old things as part of an online magazine.
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Africa Test Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
For this Africa study guide worksheet, students respond to 27 short answer questions about the geography and history of the continent.
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Topic Report Learning Organizer

For Teachers 3rd - 10th Standards
If you'd like to quickly access a simple graphic organizer designed for a class to divide and conquer a larger subject, then check out this resource. Assign class members to study a specific topic within a historical theme or event, and...
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Women and Confucianism

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Young historians consider the far-reaching effects of traditional teachings on the debates about the current attitudes toward women in society. The discussion begins with a list of New-Confucian sayings and expands to a global perspective.
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Play the Game of Senet

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the ancient Egyptian game of Senet. They read a handout, research ancient games, and construct and play their own Senet game board using originally created game pieces.
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Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the institutions and values of various ancient civilizations. They define civilization, read and discuss text, write journal entries, list the characteristics of a powerful society, and write a description of an event.
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The History of Silk

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the history of silk-making in China. They investigate the silkworm and follow the trade route of the Silk Road. They research other Chinese inventions.
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Exodus: History Writ Large

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the history of the Exodus and life of Moses. In this Exodus instructional activity, students watch "Exodus: History Writ Large", research the life of Moses, and author books that depict scenes from Mose's life.

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