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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry defines and provides an overview of the ancient greek city of Athens. Includes a timeline of history events and explores its early settlement, government and laws, and culture.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Adad Nirari I

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative reference on ancient Assyrian king, Adad Nirari I, who is responsible for expanding the Assyrian Empire between 1307-1275 BCE. Site includes quick view timeline, photos and bibliography.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Cannae

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn details about the Battle of Cannae that took place during the Punic Wars and its aftermath. It was the worst defeat in Roman history.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Achilles

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry on Achilles provides and overview of the history and representations of Achilles.
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: World Civilization Since 1500

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-four college video lectures provides an overview of the interactions among seven major cultural traditions (Judeo-Christian, Graeco-Roman, Indian, Chinese, African, Islamic, American Indian), from c.e. 1500.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova Online: Real Roman Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
"To give you a flavor of food that Romans may have eaten at the baths, we have reprinted ancient recipes." The majority of the recipes are 2,000 years old and come from Apicius, a Roman chef.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Pictorial Tour of Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of ancient sites in Italy, and throughout the Roman Empire. Click on the links to see pictures, excavation details, and brief descriptions.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check out this chart detailing the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.
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World Wide School

World Wide School: Chapter X: Science of the Roman Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the lack of original Roman science, focusing on the influence of Greek ideas and concepts on the Romans. Click on 'Next' at the end of the text to continue for four more pages on this topic. These talk about Strabo the...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: World His: Technological and Environmental Transformations

For Students 9th - 10th
World History learning module explores the concept of civilization while examing the culture and contributions of the Ancient River Valley Civilizations.
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PBS

Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
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Other

Different World: Uxmal Archaeological Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Phoenicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Phoenicians in this historical overview and image gallery of Phoenician art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Other

Paleomap: Climate History

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you wondered what the Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Click on a period to view a map and explanation of ancient Earth's climate.
Website
Other

Just France: History of France

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed text-based account of the history of France from earliest times to the present. Included in the history are Gaul, Roman Empire, Franks, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, French monarchy, French Revolution, establishment of a Republic,...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Anthropology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource allows students to discover the world of anthropology in a completely new way. The signficance of studying the human race is explained, along with interactive games, activities, and interviews. Design an ancient flowerpot,...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Anthropology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource allows students to discover the world of anthropology in a completely new way. The signficance of studying the human race is explained, along with interactive games, activities, and interviews. Design an ancient flowerpot,...
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Ancient World Religions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Compare various religions and explore their similarities and differences in this SMART lesson. An opportunity to learn each religion's location of origin and basic tenets is provided as well.
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: History

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
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University of Michigan

Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
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BBC

Bbc History: Iraq Conflict in Context

For Students 9th - 10th
A page full of articles and interactive links that looks at the history of Iraq, the current situation, and possible reasons for the constant conflict. Archived.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: 25 Famous People of Ancient Greece

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about 25 famous people of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Government

For Students 1st - 9th
A website to dedicated to information about the Government of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.

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