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Culture of Ancient India

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A study of Ancient India can be a great way to cover a variety of subjects including art, history, and world religion.
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Ancient History Cyber-Journalists

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the ancient past. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students research ancient events and write newspaper articles about the events. Learners work in teams of 4 to produce group newspapers that feature...
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Art of Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
By studying the art of ancient civilizations, students can learn about the history and traditions of different cultures.
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Slaves, the Labor Force, and the Economy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine critical role that slaves, freemen, and plebeians played in the Roman Empire. They complete creative writing that addresses how the Roman class system and the use of slavery contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
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The History of Writing

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The history of written communication can be an interesting addition to history lessons.
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Technology and Medicine

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a video and continue with research of Ancient Rome and the quest for knowledge. They form expert groups to study one aspect of life in Ancient Rome and share with the rest of the class.
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Australia- An Ancient Land

For Students 4th - 5th
In this online Australia- An Ancient Land worksheet, students use the links to answer questions about the landforms, and ancient life of the country. They look at pictures and internet sites to find the answers to 11 short answer questions.
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Getting to Know the Emperors of Rome

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Heredity rule? Absolute power? Class members access Internet sites, view videos, and engage in a educational game to examine the achievements and leadership style of nine Roman emperors. Individuals then select one of these figures, and...
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Mapping an Empire

For Teachers 6th - 12th
How did the expansion of the Roman Empire during the first century contribute to its downfall? Using a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC and one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD as references, class member use critical reading skills to...
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In Old Pompeii

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Pompeii and its destruction. They take a virtual field trip to the ruins of Pompeii, create a travel brochure to attract tourists to the site, and write an account of their trip.
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Mesopotamia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders describe the geography of Mesopotamia, explain the characteristics of Sumerian city-states, and identify the cultural practices of the ancient Sumerians. They then explain how empires formed in Mesopotamia.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dinosaur Bones (Barner)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Dig into some prehistoric vocabulary in Bob Barner's informative book Dinosaur Bones. This works best if you introduce the primitive words before reading the story. These are the focus terms in the text: ancient, climate, extinct,...
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Restoring the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the environmental factors that threaten Timbuktu. Students investigate what measures are being taken to restore their mosques, and the condition of their ancient manuscripts. Middle schoolers discover...
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Let's Move It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a simple machine that includes a cart and lever system that could have been used to build the ancient pyramids. In this simple machine lesson, students learn about the wheel and the axle as simple machines that help...
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Parthenon

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore he purposes of the Parthenon.  For this World History lesson, 9th graders create a complete picture of the Parthenon.  Students research one aspect of the structure and report their findings back to the...
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The Ten Commandments

For Students 7th - 9th
This resource would be great for a Bible study group, private school, or those delving into the laws established by Moses for the Jewish people. Young theologians read the Ten Commandments as outlined in the Hebrew Bible. They then...
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The Olympic Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Get into the Olympic spirit with a resource about the values and symbols of the Olympic Games. With sections about prominent images of the Olympics, including the flame and the interlocked rings, the packet supplies engaging information...
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Writing Exercises: The Byzantine Empire III

For Students 6th - 8th
Three wonderful questions will help your middle schoolers better understand the Byzantine Empire. They construct short essay responses to each of the three prompts, discuss the schism between the Greek and Roman Catholic church, the...
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Putting Back the Pieces

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders become museum conservators and undertake the hypothetical restoration of an ancient American work of art. Groups design a plan for reconstructing the work of art, outlining the steps they need to take and the materials...
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Role of Masks in African Cultures

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore ancient tradition and craft of mask making, examine role or function of masks in African culture, create instruments, and participate in class projects.
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Writing a Greek Myth

For Students 4th - 8th
Ask your learners to dream up a myth set in modern day. These mythology writing prompts require individuals take on the role of an ancient Greek citizen who just woke up to a totally different world. Through this lens, class members...
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The Harappan Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization (2600 BC-1900 BC), is the focus of a resource packet that details the rise and fall of a culture that existed in India during the Chalcolithic period of...
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Mystic Lands: Maya: Messages in Stone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore an ancient Mayan city. In this world history lesson, students watch a video about the ancient Mayan civilization, discussing information prior to and after watching the video. Students then come to understand more about...
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Imperial China: Qin to Ming Dynasties

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Looking for a way to supplement a unit on ancient China or world cultures? Look no further than this presentation, which combines rich information with entertaining pictures of Chinese artifacts. China's glorious dynasties provide a...

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