American Museum of Natural History
Einstein in Time
Einstein sure had an interesting life. Using a remote learning resource, pupils examine a timeline of Einstein's life. They learn about the major scientific discoveries as well as humanitarian and social work. Additionally, they read...
Curated OER
Your Address in the Galaxy
Learners create a business card after researching their location in space and determining their Galactic Address.
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Superman: Modern Mythology
Students discuss what characteritics belong to a hero. They examine different mythological stories and identify the theme of each. They compare and contrast the origin of Superman to the mythological stories and report their findings to...
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #66
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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How Many Wives?
High schoolers explore how religious texts are often used to establish cultural norms and rules of behavior. Through research and discussion, students explain how religious texts can be open to interpretation. High schoolers can apply...
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First Nation People and European Explorers
Sixth graders investigate the characteristics of explorers. They research the factors that contributed to the first European explorers that came to North America. Students also concentrate on the interactions that explorers had with...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Schools of California Online: The Ancient Hebrews
The virtual museum investigates the ancient Hebrews. Topics examined are the land, the common people, the Exodus, beliefs, archaeology, and artifacts. A glossary and additional links are included.
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba: Kinship and Social Organization
This site contains links to in-depth information on kinship fundamentals such as marriage customs and residence rules. It also provides definitions and links to differing systems of descent and marriage among several groups - the...
Yale University
Open Yale Courses: Introduction to the Old Testament
From Yale University 24 lectures 50 minutes in length by Professor Christine Hayes as an introductory course on how the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible reflected religious life in ancient Israel and influenced Western Civilization.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Hebrew Manuscript
A papyrus of the first century A.D., containing the Ten Commandments. It was discovered in Egypt.-Webster, 1913
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Akkadians, Egyptians, and Hebrews
This site provides information on the civilizations of the Akkadians, Egyptians, and Hebrews.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Enheduanna
Brief biography of ancient writer Enheduanna.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Dead Sea Scrolls
Site from Ibiblio.org on the exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Contains information on the history of the scrolls, an extensive explanation of each scroll, and pictures.
Other
Timekeepers.org: Calendar History
Scroll down this page to see the various topics addressed on this website. Learn a "brief history of the Western Calendar" as well as information about the ancient calendars of the world, including the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek...
Other
Chaver: The Mishnah
This research site from Chaver.com describes the Mishnah in-depth: "The Art of Writing the Oral Tradition," "The Decalog as Wisdom Literature," and "Woven Texts: Literary Form in Ancient Hebrew Legal Codes."
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Nation of Israel: C. 1200 586 b.c.
Learning module in which AP history teacher, Tom Richey, tells the story of the ancient Israelites illuminating the significant impact they had on the region and the world. Includes unit material, lecture notes, videos and primary sources.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Oracles
This article defines the nature of Oracles and examines how they fit in the culture of ancient times, including the Biblical era of the prophets, such as Isaiah. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: African Literature Activity
Specific personal site from the University of Pennsylvania geared towards teachers and students, for it offers a lesson plan on Egyptian history and African literature. Brief summary of lesson plan.
Other
Bcbsr Bible Studies: Eras of the Old Testament
Breakdown of different eras covered in the Old Testament. Covers kings, patriarch, and historical events in relation to specific books of the Old Testament.
Phonecian Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: The Phoenician Alphabet
Both fun and informative, this rich site from the Encyclopedia Phoeniciana explains the importance of the Phoenician alphabet for the development of world languages. Download a Phoenician font for yourself!
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Psalm 151
This site from The Bible tutor provides very brief but factual information on Psalm 151, the ancient Hebrew manuscript.