Learners are introduced to the Rosetta Stone and asked to consider the difficulties of translating ancient texts. They write a message in hieroglyphics and translate each other's work. They evaluate their translations.

Young scholars craft their own Egyptian art. In this ancient Egyptian art lesson plan, students explore Egyptian art and create their own work following the 4 guidelines presented in the lesson plan.

Sixth graders investigate and determine the origins of the ancient Anasazi who inhabited present-day Utah and the Four-Corners-Region, after receiving direct instruction and carrying out activities in cooperative group settings. They...

Students conduct Internet research about ancient civilizations to produce a newspaper that reflecting the cultural, political, economic and religious views of the ancient civilizations of Egypt or Mexico.

Sixth graders imagine traveling the River Nile, excavating sacred burial tombs, investigating ancient rituals, exploring Wonders of the World, and translating ancient writings.

Students read a story called King Tut On the Move and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events King Tut lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling details, sharing...

Middle schoolers begin with a piece of a puzzle that shows an artifact from ancient Egypt. They find others who have pieces that go with their puzzle piece. Students work in these groups to construct a relief map of the Nile River Valley.

In this World History worksheet, students use the clues to identify what historians now understand about ancient Egypt and its people. They complete each of 14 clues with a word or phrase related to what they already know.

For this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.

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.

Learners 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.

Students chart temperatures in Egypt on spreadsheet to determine how weather conditions affect lifestyles.

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.

For this Africa study guide worksheet, students respond to 27 short answer questions about the geography and history of the continent.

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.

Students study the various masks made in African, Japanese, and Ancient Egyptian cultures and discuss the funtion of these masks in each society. They create a mask from one of these cultures using a molding technique.

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.

In this archaeology quiz instructional activity, students answer four multiple choice questions based on archaeology findings in Egypt. This is an interactive instructional activity.

Students explore the ancient city of Petra. For this Middle East lesson, students watch "The Royal Tour of Jordan," and then discuss the history of Petra. Students conduct research on selected sites in the city and use their findings to...

Students look at pictures of a sarcophagus, then read a news article about King Tut's mummy. In this current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion, pictures, and a vocabulary activity, then...

In this recognizing the history of medicine crossword learning exercise, students use the across and down clues to review medicine, diseases, and people through time. Students write 31 answers.

Students locate Egypt on a world map. They discover the use of the ancient writing system of hieroglyphics. They practice writing their name and translating words to hieroglyphics

Students read and research about Alexandria's Great Lighthouse. In this Greek architecture activity, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Students research lighthouses online and write a report.

In this Classical period worksheet, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.