Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Mysteries of Vernacular: Sarcophagus

For Students 9th - 10th
Dating back to the early Roman Empire, the word sarcophagus originally referred to the limestone a coffin was made of, rather than the coffin itself. From flesh-eating stone to a stone coffin, Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel unbury the...
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Other

Pearson Education: Chapter Summary: Fourteenth Century Art in Europe [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpted textbook chapter includes background information about Europe in the fourteenth century and then focuses on architecture, visual arts, and literary works from Italy, France, England, and the Holy Roman Empire. Numerous images...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: San Marino: History

For Students 9th - 10th
San Marino has an interesting history for such a tiny country. Read about its beginnings during the Roman Empire. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Heroines & Social Media

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will learn about Queen Zenobia of Palmyra who led her soldiers to challenge the Roman Empire. Then, they will select another famous heroine from history and create a fictional Facebook profile for her as a form of biography....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
We have 2 resources from here but should be cross-checked against embedded videos.
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Other

Don Quijote: Spanish History

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview of Spanish history from Romans to actual time, through the Inquisition, the Spanish Flag, and art. It offers links to more information about each topic.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Petra: Urban Metropolis

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource provides a thorough investigation and interpretation of the ancient city and archeological site, Petra. Includes detailed map and a variety of photographs.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Anglo Saxons Invade England

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.
Handout
PBS

Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
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Other

Ken Farshtey: Change From River Valleys to Classic Civilizations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation provides an in-depth look at the Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean world's development from river valleys into classic civilizations. Early river valleys and classic civilizations are described on a broad spectrum...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The House Falls Apart

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "The House Falls Apart," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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Other

Armenian History

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
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Other

Armenian History

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
Article
Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: Thirty Years' War, 1618 48

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel site overview of the History of Germany and the Thirty Years' War from 1618 to 1648.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Medieval Jewish Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives links to Maimonides 613 Mitzvot, his laws of the Torah and Mashiach, and the Oath of Maimonides.
Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth study of the Christian philosopher from the 6th century C.E. There is a comprehensive biographical sketch plus nice analysis of his major works and ideas.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Middle Ages Introduction to the Middle Ages

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text introducing the Middle Ages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Protestant Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the art that influenced the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Pompeii

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module that begins with "Pompeii" by Mark Cartwright, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Correggio, Assumption of the Virgin

For Students 9th - 10th
In the sacred architecture of the Roman and Byzantine empires, domes were viewed as symbols of heaven. Correggio merged this symbolism with the Renaissance's fascination for three-dimensional illusion. He transformed the dome of the...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Christianity: Constantine

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Constantine and his conversion to Christianity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Resistance to Lutheranism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the resistance to Protestantism, mainly by Charles V who sought to unify the German empire under Roman Catholicism. In 1555 the Peace of Augsburg was signed, giving each ruler (king, duke, etc.) the right to designate...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to the Han Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
The Han Dynasty is one of the great dynasties in Chinese history, encompassing nearly four hundred years of expansion and consolidation which coincided with the period of the Roman republic and empire in the West. The period is usually...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Procopius: Secret History, Extracts

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University offers extracts from the "Secret History," written by Procopius, describing the dark side of Justinian's rule.