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Aztec and Mayan Mythology
Here's a fresh take on a mythology unit. Use the myths of the Mayan and Aztec peoples of Mesoamerica instead of the more traditional Greek and Roman stories. This abstract suggests possible approaches and resources that can be...
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The Glory That Was Greece: A Test
Did your class just finish a unit on Greek life, culture, and conquest? If you think they know everything there is to know about Ancient Greece, then put them to the test with this exam, which contains thirty multiple choice questions.
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Bocce Ball - Lesson 1 - Rules and Courtesies
In between fighting, Roman soldiers played this game for their amusement. What is the game? Bocce ball, a form of lawn bowling which the Italians brought to the US. This sport can be played by anyone who can roll a ball that is about the...
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Following the Leaders
Examine the historic election of Pope Benedict XVI and reflect on the challenges he faces as the new leader of the Catholic Church. This New York Times lesson investigates how other world leaders are chosen in different forms of...
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And They're Racing!
In this Roman history instructional activity, learners examine an illustration of a Roman racetrack. They respond to two short answer questions related to the diagram. In addition, the students write a letter to a friend who has never...
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Sophocles' Antigone: Ancient Greek Theatre, Live from Antiquity
Students analyze Antigone and its universal issues as well as explore ancient Greece. In this Antigone and Ancient Greece instructional activity, students read and complete activities for Sophocles' Antigone. Students reconstruct the...
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The Anglo-Saxons in London
In this English history activity, students read a 2 paragraph selection about Anglo-Saxon settlers. Students answer 2 short answer questions about the reading.
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Underwater Excavation
Young scholars calculate artifact size and ship capacity based on the excavation of an ancient Roman shipwreck.
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Arquitectura
Third graders recognize that communities change over time. For this architecture lesson, 3rd graders discuss buildings in cities and compare to the buildings in Ancient Rome. Students explore the architecture and building of...
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Twenty Words Only
In this museum label worksheet, students examine a picture of a Roman sundial artifact and read the information below it. Using 20 words or less, students write a museum label that would tell visitors about this object.
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Hadrian The Emperor
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the historical figure of Hadrian and how he ruled the Roman Empire. They look at images drawn by artists that attempt to capture his character. Students create their own portraits of the...
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Marcus Aurelius
In this Marcus Aurelius activity, students read a detailed biographical text of the Roman emperor. Students answer 6 true/false questions and 6 fill in the blank.
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European Festivals
Learners explore the diversity of European festivals. In this cultural diversity lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research ancient festivals, the Edinburgh Fringe, and the Glastonbury. Learners may organize their own festivals.
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Roman Sea Power
In this Roman history worksheet, students read an excerpt about Roman sea Power. Then they use the information from the story to respond to four short answer questions. In addition, students imagine that they are a Roman general briefing...
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Roman Empire: Physical Framework - Location, Borders, Dimensions
Students relate the classical world to the modern world. For this map skills lesson, students turn a blank map into a colorful complete map by following step-by-step directions. This lesson allows students to connect our current...
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Cargoes from Three Continents Ancient Mediterranean Trade
Sixth graders begin the activity by researching the different types of ships and shipbuilding techniques used to help trade in the Mediterranean Sea. Using different objects, they determine what one can tell about a society and discuss...
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Ancient Mediterranean Trade Fair
Sixth graders begin the lesson plan by discussing how artifacts are located. In groups, they define the terms supply, demand, resources and trade and discuss how the United States is affected by International trade. They use this...
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Topic: Military/ Defense
Students examine ancient military systems. In this history of defense lesson, students research the weapons employed defending ancient cities and territories. Students describe how they would defend themselves following a plane wreck...
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Primary Sources and Archaeology in the Study of Ancient Mediterranean Trade
Tenth graders begin the lesson by plotting trade routes, major empires and items traded. Using primary sources, they examine their own values regarding trading items for royality. They participate in a role-play exercise in which they...
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Ancient Civilizations
In this social studies worksheet, 3rd graders find the words that are related to different civilizations and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Roman Military
High schoolers research the Internet to define the Roman Military and differentiate between its three major units. They write a 2 page report describing and defining each unit of the Roman Military and comparing and contrasting these...
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Roman Numerals
Studetns recognize Roman numerals and identify each symbol and what it stands for.
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The Impact of The Sacking of Rome on The English Reformation
Students explain the Sacking of Rome as a major event marking the culmination of the Renaissance Papacy. They explain the divorce of Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon as the beginning of the English Reformation.
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Italian Renaissance
Fifth graders explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times.
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