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Civilization Pie

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students define civilization as it was in ancient times.  In this world history instructional activity, students work in small groups to write a recipe that has all the combined ingredients of early civilized societies and share...
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Interviewing Famous Leaders in History

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore historical figures. In this history/research lesson, students use a variety of research materials to learn about the historical figure of their choice. Students write questions and responses as if they were interviewing...
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Roman World vs. Feudal World

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Young historians compare the major features of the Roman and feudal worlds, such as religion, social hierarchy, and political tenets, using online resources and group discussion.
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Make Your Own Horse Stationary

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Write a letter on horse-themed stationery. Three pages to choose from showcase a variety of horses and the history of horseback riding.
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Egypt

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
The country of Egypt is more than just big pyramids and ancient pharaohs. After reading a brief overview of this African nation, young learners will demonstrate their understanding of the text by identifying the main idea and supporting...
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Ancient History Cyber-Journalists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research a major historical event from the ancient world and write a newsletter about the event.
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Notes on the Screw

For Students 5th
In this notes on the screw worksheet, 5th graders read 3 paragraphs about the screw, its history and uses, then write the main points of each paragraph in the right hand column.
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Coding History

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students study the topic of codes in Computer Science. They research it history, divisions in the field and its applications. The lesson also includes a brief overview of the information technology theory.
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PowerPoint and the Israelites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a PowerPoint of an organizational chart showing the connections between ancient Israelites and modern-day Arabs.
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New Year's Etymology and Writing Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the history and etymology of New Year's Day. They listen to a teacher-led lecture about the background of New Year's Day, design an image of Janus, and write a story in the first person telling what Janus might say...
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History According to Shakespeare

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read Shakespeare's, Julius Caesar while identifying a number of literary elements including simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole. As a response activity, they simulate a mock trial, and finally, compare and contrast...
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History: Napoleon Becomes a Man of Destiny

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Students analyze the forces that shape character development, including the role of historical events. Students contrast the ethos of the Ancient Regime with the new ideals awakened by the French Revolution.
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Primary History Worksheet: The Romans - Tombstones

For Students 4th - 8th
In this primary history exploratory worksheet, students read about Roman tombstones, examine 3 vocabulary words, and complete a short answer research question.
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Primary History: Roman Defense of Britain

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Roman Britain. Students research Roman life in Britain, learn about their forts, locate Roman roads on modern maps, and plan a design for a fort.
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Primary History: Roman Shopping

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Roman lifestyle worksheet, learners read about shopping during Roman times and study the various goods for sale. Students then count the cost for the shopping lists using the Roman numeral chart.
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Primary History: The Romans A bulla

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history worksheet, students read a description for a Roman bulla. Students then follow the directions to create their own bulla.
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Legacy Of The Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Students compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that reveal...
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Ancient Rome: Map Work

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders participate in activities that require them to examine the history , political structure, chronology, and significant figures of the empire.
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Primary History: Roman Invasion

For Students 5th
In this Roman invasion instructional activity, 5th graders complete extension activities to help them learn more about the Roman Invasion. Students look research Julius Caesar and write a story about Caesar's life.
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The Romans: Shopping with Roman Numerals

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Roman shopping worksheet, students solve five shopping problems using a chart showing Roman numerals and Arabic numberals.
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Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 1st
Students locate ancient Mesopotamia on a map. They examine the religion, government and the development of writing. They write and draw pictographs and cuneiform writing. They create a class book based on their investigations.
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Revive, Contemplate, Integrate

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students recognize flags as a symbol through writing and imagery. For this artifact lesson, students investigate Tibetan prayer flags and their significance. Students create personal prayer flags and write about their life experience of...
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Roman Numerals and Their History

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars identify Roman numerals and the history associated with them.  In this historical number lesson, students investigate charts and photographs to discover the history of Roman numerals.  Young scholars bring a...
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Golden Ages: Gupta Empire, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the Golden Ages. For this world history lesson, students compare and contrast the achievements of the Gupta Empire, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome using an interactive T-chart.

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