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Middle Passage: a Journey of Endurance

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students determine that thriving African cultures engaged in international trade and exploration before the emergence of European civilization. The study ancient Ghana, its geographic locale, the diversity therein to include its people,...
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The History of Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this World History worksheet, students use the clues to identify what historians now understand about ancient Egypt and its people. They complete each of 14 clues with a word or phrase related to what they already know.
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Simulation: Connecting Osiris

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify Ancient Egypt as the origin of the idea that moral worth as the key to eternal life. In this Ancient Egypt lesson, students discuss immorality or eternal life. Students then work the Osiris puzzle and discuss the legend...
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What are they like Today

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare the modern day countries that exist in the areas they study in Ancient History. They use a spreadsheet on the computer to organize data that includes population of the countries, along with other various types of...
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Elements of Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work in small groups to research an ancient culture using guide questions. They use note-taking and research skills, and organize their research information using a software graphic organizer program. They create a museum...
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Agriculture: Oklahoma's Legacy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore agriculture as it relates to crops over the course of a series of historical events. They read and create a timeline of the 50-year increments that depict important cause and effect events. Students then use...
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Greek Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A riddle and a class lecture kick off this instructional activity on Greek Geography and city features. Learners use a worksheet to answer questions related to what they learned in lecture and complete a homework assignment. Note: This...
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Topic Report Learning Organizer

For Teachers 3rd - 10th Standards
If you'd like to quickly access a simple graphic organizer designed for a class to divide and conquer a larger subject, then check out this resource. Assign class members to study a specific topic within a historical theme or event, and...
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West African Kingdoms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the rise and fall of the great West African civilizations. Kids review specific vocabulary, discuss natural resources, and take notes on the empires of Ghana and Mali. The presentation begins with a great critical thinking...
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The History of Ancient Egypt Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, young scholars create a timeline of the ancient civilization of Egypt. They use the example in the graphic organizer for the rest of the activity.
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The Silk Road

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the geography of Asia from Xian to Istanbul. They explore the intricacies of ancient trade, including trade goods and policies. They study minorities within and outside of various Chinese and other Asian empires.
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Seven Wonders of the World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the Hanging Gardens through archaeology. In this Near Eastern history lesson, students read the book, Ancient Iraq:Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Iraq's Past, by Beth Gruber, then create their own hanging garden.
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The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore an ancient wonder of the world. In this Mausoleum at Halicarnassus lesson, students read about the history of the Mausoleum, create Mausoleum timelines, and research the sculptors whose work is featured in the Mausoleum.
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"Hi" in Hieroglyphics

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars locate Egypt on a world map. They discover the use of the ancient writing system of hieroglyphics. They practice writing their name and translating words to hieroglyphics
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WORD SEARCH: HOUR OF THE OLYMPICS

For Students 6th
In this word search activity sheet, 6th graders are given 12 words pertaining to Greece, Grecian history and Grecian inventions / discoveries. Students circle the words in the word search.
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Early Aegean Cultures

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding ancient Greece . Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Emergence of the Greek Polis (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding ancient Greece. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Emergence of the Greek Polis (2)

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive world history activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Greek history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Primary History - Anglo Saxons at War

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Anglo Saxon history worksheet, student draw a picture of an Anglo Saxon soldier and compare it to a Roman soldier. They attempt to read Anglo Saxon war poetry and they try to think of persuasive arguments to get men to join them...
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Primary History: Viking Raiders

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Viking history worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities that help them learn about Viking raiders. Students research how monks lived, imagine a discussion between a monk and a Viking, draw Viking weapons, and...
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Catholic Church & Crusades

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Roman Catholic Church and the Crusades study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 2 reflection questions.
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Olympic Games: History

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use the internet to research the history of the Olympic Games. They identify the mascots and symbols of the Games. They watch a short video on the types of sporting events as well.
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World History: Why Civilizations Fall

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine factors leading to the demise of ancient civilizations. They list causes that led to the downfall of these societies. Students conduct Internet research and participate in online archaeological investigations.

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