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Where Is Rome?
Third graders discover Ancient Rome through maps and worksheets. In this world history instructional activity, 3rd graders locate Rome on a world map and identify the scope of the Roman Empire. Students label an entire map of...
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A Tour of Rome Fit for an Emperor
Students travel to Rome. In this geography skills lesson plan, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. Students research the city of Rome and create touring brochures of the city from the perspectives of past...
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Dia de los Muertos: Celebrating and Remembering
Help scholars understand the history, geography, traditions, and art of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Find background information for your reference as well as a detailed cross-curricular lesson plan. Learners compare...
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the Bronze Bow By Elizabeth George Speare
Sixth graders learn about how Rome occupied ancient Palestine around 35 BC to 35 AD through cartography mathematics, creative writing and art.
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European Tour: History and Tradition: Sistine Chapel
Pupils explore the Sistine Chapel. In this visual arts lesson, students take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. Pupils examine the scenes depicted on the chapel's ceiling and share their impressions of the artistic stories.
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Biomimicry, Nature: Architecture of the Future
Students explore the relationship between nature and architecture. In this cross curriculum history, culture, and architecture instructional activity, students observe and discuss structures visible in nature. Students view websites in...