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A&E Television

History.com: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
For almost 30 centuries -- from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. -- ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Damnatio Memoriae Roman Sanctions Against Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
Damnatio memoriae is a term we use to describe a Roman phenomenon in which the government condemned the memory of a person who was seen as a tyrant, traitor, or another sort of enemy to the state. The images of such condemned figures...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Art and Artisans of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of the art and artisans of Ancient Mesopotamia with this quiz.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: African Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the web presence of "African Voices," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. It explores the "diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures." Includes art, texts, and...
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Investigate Real Egyptian Artifacts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short list of artifacts dating back to Ancient Egypt with descriptions and images. Additionally, find links for activities, a timeline, and details of mummies to enhance study of the early civilization.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Coins of the Demareteion Master

For Students 9th - 10th
The Demareteion Master is the name given to the artist who created the dies for the Demareteion coin and some others in ancient Greece. He is the first known master engraver to have lifted the numismatic art form to the level of...
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
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The British Museum

Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Museum explores Ancient China by looking at different arts and crafts, geography, ancient tombs, and ancient writings. Students will be able to learn about these different topics and take challenges to see what they learned....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tomb of the Triclinium

For Students 9th - 10th
Funerary artifacts constitute the most abundant archaeological evidence for the Etruscan civilization. Read a description and view pictures of The Tomb of the Triclinium, an Etruscan chamber tomb, in this article.
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Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Babylonians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ancient Babylonians via and examination of the art of the civilization in this image gallery of Babylonian works from the British Museum collection; each image is accompanied by a detailed description.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Materials and Techniques

For Students 6th - 8th
Ancient Egyptians used a wide variety of techniques to make their unparalleled artwork. Stone, paint, wood, metal, relief sculpture, and pigments are described with pictures. A question/answer section from the community is also included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Cuneiform and the Invention of Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article discussing early forms of writing in the Ancient Near East. Includes links to additional information.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Jericho

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the long history of the city of Jericho and some of the extraordinary archaeological discoveries made there since the nineteenth century. Includes links to additional information and images.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Egypt Art History

For Students 1st - 6th
Reference page for kids on ancient Egyptian art provides photos of works dating back 5000 years. Site includes links to two museums housing art from ancient Egypt and quiz.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Great Pyramids of Giza

For Students 6th - 8th
The great pyramids at Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Learn the role the sun played in the construction of the pyramids. Included is a map of where the pyramids are located in Giza, a bibliography for further...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Old Kingdom: Pyramid of Khufu

For Students 6th - 8th
Using vibrant pictures, this source details the construction of the Great Pyramid for the Pharoah Khufu. A bibliography is given for further research and a question/answer section from the community is included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Etruscans, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Before the small village of Rome became "Rome" it was home to the Etruscan civilization. Their achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well. This...
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PBS

Pbs: Islam Empire of Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a broad portrait of Islamic art and culture in order to show the great diversity as well as the fundamental unity of Islamic civilization in its long and varied history.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Roman Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Roman art on this site. Study the classic sculptures and busts of this great civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Egyptian Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Art. Study the statues and wall paintings of this great civilization.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Learners will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Learning Resources for How Art Made the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Access five lessons that would enrich any curriculum about ancient civilizations and the art produced by those civilizations. Using the PBS documentary "How Art Made the World" as a jumping off point, the lessons ask students to think...
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Columbia University

The Great Bronze Age of China

For Students 9th - 10th
In depth description of the great bronze age of China. Also includes chronology.