Students investigate the construction of the Great Wall of China. In this Chinese history lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the contributions of the Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming Dynasties.  Students...

Third graders study the need for trade, cultural and intellectual achievements. They study scientific and technological advancements emphasizing how these achievements affect modern day.

Sixth graders engage in a variety of learning experiences surrounding the study of the Middle Ages. They construct a map of Europe, create a graphic organizer for the hierarchy of feudalism, design their own family crest, and write their...

Seventh graders research East Asian countries. In groups, pupils are assigned to research China, Japan or Korea. Using the internet and other resources, classmates create a multiple tier time line. They consider aspects such as...

Ninth graders understand the state of the world around the year 1000 AD as it pertains to the Byzantine Empire. They analyze and discuss the characteristics of the Byzantine Empire.

Students study the history and importance of clay and pottery. They observe a video dealing the kiln. Students explore ideas for improving construction of pottery. They demonstrate a variety of construction methods and identify the...

Students demonstrate the goals and methods of archaeology and write a report of an archaeological dig at a site associated with a specific culture. They explore the science of archaeology and how it contributes to the understanding of...

Contains a great deal of historical information about ancient Greece that supports the PBS program "The Greeks- Crucible of Civilization." Includes a timeline, a virtual tour of the acropolis, lesson plans to accompany the show, and more.

Discover Rome during the first century in this brilliant and detailed website Included is a timeline and description of the emperors, an explanation of social roles, and a wonderful description of life in Roman times including family,...

A short digital collection of Ancient Greek artifacts found in the Birmingham Museum. Additionally, find a timeline and activities to enhance study of the ancient civilization.

View an interactive timeline of Ancient Egypt beginning at 3000 BCE and ending at 50 BCE. This timeline is not interactive.

Students can study the events and timeline of Ancient Rome on this site. Learn about how this powerful civilization ruled much of Europe for many centuries.

Instead of rule by a single person, Athens and Rome developed governments with widespread participation by male elites, which lasted about 170 years in Athens and about 480 years in Rome. This article discusses the rise of the Greek and...

History timeline with informational text begins with Ancient Olympia and takes viewers on a journey through the Minoans and Myceneans, Homer and the Polis to Athens of 1896.

Worrying over the environment is nothing new, just the term "environmental" is. Investigate the history of concerns dating back to ancient civilization and looking forward into the future.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Vietnam including early civilizations, dynasties, French rule, Vietname War, Ho Chi Minh, communism, and current events.

Encyclopedia entry provides an overivew with map, photos, and timeline of the history and geography of ancient Egypt.

This resource gives a timeline of Chinese dynasties along with the Chinese characters that represent them, as well as a list of emperors for each dynasty.

Identify three images and x-rays of Egyptian mummies. Additionally, find links for activities, artifacts, and a timeline to enhance study of the early civilization.

Examine the typical Roman soldier from armor to burial during the early civilization. Additionally, enhance study with a timeline from the era and printable activities.

Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.

Lots of information about many facets of the Maya civilization. Covers the history, people, geography, languages, cities, society, cosmology, the calendar, and lots more. Includes a glossary and a timeline.

Interactive timeline of key events in the history of ancient Egypt, with embedded references to many of Egypt's famous rulers, such as Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Rameses the Great, and Cleopatra.

Colorful timeline of nine key events in the history of ancient Egypt beginning in 6000 BC.