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Mesopotamia Mesopotamia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover details about Mesopotamia. In this ancient civilizations lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation about Mesopotamia and then play a review game based on the details. Several support materials are included...
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Describing Egypt

Sennedjem - (19th Dynasty)

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Who was Sennedjem and how does he relate to ancient Egypt? The resource describes the artisan's life as well as the village in which he lived, called Set Ma'at. Learners view where the people who built the tombs for powerful Egyptians...
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Writing Exercise: Ancient Sumer

For Students 6th - 8th
When summer is over, it's time to get started on Sumer! Get your scholars writing about Ancient Sumer civilizations in this exercise, which features five short-answer prompts. Writers will describe Fertile Crescent Geography, compare and...
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How Does Roman Civilization Affect Me?

For Teachers 6th
If used as a template for a class assignment in history, this resource could be a discussion piece. Students could discuss what they thought was useful, and anything they might add. Or, a teacher could add information to make this...
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Global Studies I: Rise of Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Providing a list of presentations on a variety of topics focused on the development of civilizations throughout the world, this resource could be used in both an upper elementary or high school class. A few important topics covered are...
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Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they think critically...
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Describing Egypt

Ramesses VI - (20th Dynasty)

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
An interactive tour of the tomb of Rameses VI illustrates ancient Egypt's explanation of life with its intricate drawings and details. Dragging the mouse shows a 365-degree view of the tomb, and details about the meaning of each location...
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Aqueduct Architecture: Moving Water to the Masses in Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare ancient and modern technology in water transporting. In this lesson on the evolution of the aqueduct, 9th graders build a working aqueduct model and examine its components. They explain the importance and use of the...
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The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research the parallel development and complexity of writing and civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. In this ancient Mesopotamia instructional activity, students analyze the Cuneiform writing system in ancient Mesopotamia and...
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Passport to Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students complete a project about Ancient civilizations. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students explore the contributions made by ancient civilizations and research the scientific and technological achievements of ancient...
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Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the institutions and values of various ancient civilizations. They define civilization, read and discuss text, write journal entries, list the characteristics of a powerful society, and write a description of an event.
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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The Ancient Civilization of Kush

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ancient civilizations worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 5 short answer questions about Kush after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Ancient Greece

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to the civilization of Ancient Greece and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are describing the civilization of Ancient Rome. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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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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The Violence of Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare the violence in ancient Rome and the violence in American society today. They research and write an essay that requires comparison and contrast techniques as well as supporting personal opinions about violence in our...
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Primary History Romans Extension Activity: The Roman Army

For Students 5th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the ancient Roman army. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Romans Extension Activity: Families and Children

For Students 6th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the ancient Rome's families and children. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Now's the Time to Learn About the Ancient Greek Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can take advantage of the history of the Olympic Games to teach about the contributions of the Ancient Greeks.
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A Day at the Ancient Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how athletes from various ancient Greek city-states behaved at the Olympic Games. They conduct Internet research, take notes on a worksheet, and write a screenplay for a television drama about the Olympic Games in...
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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 Greece Across the Curriculum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Ancient Greece using resources in literature, math, social studies, and science.
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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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