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Ancient Greece: Athens as a City State
Sixth graders find Greece on the map and recognize how the geography of Greece was important in its development. In this ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders research Greece and compare to the civilization of ancient Egypt. Students answer...
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Egypt's Golden Empire
Students study the queens of ancient Egypt and how they influenced the lives of the Pharaohs and the common people.
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Egypt's Greatest Leaders
Students study about seven of Egypt's most famous pharaohs. They discuss leadership styles and draw conclusions about the success of each of these pharaohs. They, in groups, create a project about a pharaoh they studied.
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Art of Ancient Civilizations
By studying the art of ancient civilizations, students can learn about the history and traditions of different cultures.
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A Day in the Life of an Egyptian
Students study the daily lives of ancient Egyptians from every social class. They use creative means to present what they have learned about the lives of Egyptians from all social classes.
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The Ancient Times
Students create a newspaper sharing stories of Cleopatra before her death. They use the internet to research information about her and the time in which she lived. They share their newspaper articles with others.
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Egypt's Golden Empire Lesson 5
Students research and discuss the pyramids, temples and obelisk of Ancient Egypt. They work cooperatively to build a model pyramid.
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The History of Writing
The history of written communication can be an interesting addition to history lessons.
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Newsworthy Journey
Students conduct Internet research about ancient civilizations to produce a newspaper that reflecting the cultural, political, economic and religious views of the ancient civilizations of Egypt or Mexico.
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Archaeologists Reveal King Tut's Mummy
Students look at pictures of a sarcophagus, then read a news article about King Tut's mummy. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion, pictures, and a vocabulary activity, then students read the...
Dick Blick Art Materials
Stitch It Up!
Ever think about combining the art forms of painting and embroidery? Then this art lesson is right up your alley! Given a piece of white cloth, young artists first create a grayscale painting and then highlight certain...
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The Use of Myths in Science
High schoolers are told stories, myths and legend to explain their world. After telling the tales and discussion them, students are assigned to write a myth that describes a familiar situation, such as why the school garbage cans are...
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The Use of Myths in Science
Students examine folk tales to determine the basis for scientific myths. They demonstrate through the discussion of the folk tales that the perception of the world has changed as new information is gained. They write their own folk...
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Alexander and Alexandria
Middle schoolers explore the history of libraries. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students consider the work of Ptolemy to build a library in Alexandria. Middle schoolers discuss the availability of books then and today. Students...
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Elements of Civilization
Students create their own ancient civilizations based off of topographical maps of Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and the Yellow River. In this social studies lesson, students are assigned one topographical map to use to create...
Student Handouts
What Year Is It?
This page includes a space to write in the date, but what does the date even mean? And where does it come from? Inform your class about the various calendars and how the Western calendar came into widespread use with an informational...
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Christmas Lesson Plans
Students learn about the Christmas season through music, research, and other activities.
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Time Line of Astronomy Events and Discoveries
Students work in groups to present a segment of a timeline of events and discoveries in astronomy. In this astronomy lesson plan, students teach their classmates about their section of the timeline.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
Other
Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Egypt
Discussion on women in ancient Egypt includes the topics of clothing, economy, pregnancy, royal women and the concept of marriage in ancient Egypt.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Egypt
Learn about the art of ancient Egypt in this historical overview and image gallery of Egyptian art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Egypt
Explore ancient Egyptian culture, people, and myths. Discover tales of Osiris, Seth, and Isis. Write a myth with author Jane Yolen. Flash Plug-in only required on brainstorming link.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Egyptians and Foreigners
Egyptians' view of the world, geographically and culturally, is discussed in this comprehensive article. Read about what Egyptians adopted from other cultures. Follow hyperlinks for more information. Links are provided for additional...
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.