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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writings of the Ancient Maya

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the ancient Mayan civilization through their writings. They explore a social studies focus on the destruction of many Mayan writings by the Spanish and what archaeologists have learned from the writings that...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Inventions and Technology for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Chinese Inventions and Technology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Ancient Times & the Greeks

For Students 9th - 10th
In ancient times only five planets were known: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Learn about Greek astronomer Ptolemy's theory for the solar system that was to survive for fourteen centuries.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: What Do We Know About Ancient Greek Culture?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ancient Greek culture including the theatre, architecture, sculpture, pottery, and festivals.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient China

For Students 5th - 8th
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient China. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient Mesopotamia. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Inventions and Technology

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian inventions and technology including papyrus, writing, medicine, mathematics, ship building, and makeup.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pyramids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pyramids. The great structures of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Gods and Goddesses

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Government

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Government. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Hieroglyphics

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Picture writing of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Mummies

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Mummies. The afterlife of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Glossary and Terms. Important words and definitions you need to know about this civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Food, Jobs, Daily Life

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian food, jobs, and daily Life. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pharaohs

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. The rulers and kings of this world civilization.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Press: Around the Roman Table: Eight Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpted from Patrick Faas's book "Around the Roman Table", eight recipes and a taste of ancient Roman history and culinary customs.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Literature

For Students 3rd - 7th
History for Kids teaches us about the literature of ancient India, including the stories of Buddha, epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as examples of pictographs.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Reference material gives us an overview of the architecture of ancient China, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and religious temples.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Asian Architecture

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids presents a history of ancient Asian architecture. Students learn about the structure, cities and buildings of the cultures of the ancient Indus Valley.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Facts About Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about ancient China, its major dynasties, and some important inventions that originated in China.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Awesome Ancient Ancestors!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Awesome Ancient Ancestors!" by Elizabeth Levy. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Daily Life in Ancient India

For Students 2nd - 7th
History overview of what daily life in Ancient India was like. The author talks about the clothing, children's games and some of the history of India beginning with the Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations.
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Other

Godchecker: Aztec Mythology: The Blood Thirsty Gods of Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Dig into the rich history of the Aztec deity dating back to a time before Mexico was Mexico. Explore the gods of the Aztec through concise biographies filled with standard information and fun facts.

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