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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.
Curated OER
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.
National First Ladies' Library
Why Do We Have Libraries?
Students investigate the reason and origins of libraries and conduct an information search using a variety of resources. They are divided into groups that have a specific set of questions they are to answer. Each group will then complete...
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Touring Ancient Egypt
Students study the geography and resources available to the ancient Egyptians and create a multimedia tour that demonstrates this learning to others.
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Egypt's Greatest Leaders
Learners 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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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test
In this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 7th graders respond to thirty multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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The Middle East-Quiz 1
For this Middle East quiz worksheet, students answer a set of 10 short answer questions. Page includes answers and links to additional activities.
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The Art of the Quilt
Students examine why fabric was first sewn in layers and how it was used. They identify, compare and make 3 different fabric design types which will become a basis for looking at the quilts created by African Americans. They begin the...
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Technology of the Times: A Comparison
Tenth graders compare and contrast how changes in technology impacted the growth of ancient civilizations and modern cities. Using internet research, they identify the positive and negative aspects of technology society. At the...
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The Achievements of the Sumerian Empire
Sixth graders identify four achievements of the Sumerians. They explain the importance of the inventions. They write about a Sumerian invention.
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Hellenistic World
In this Classical period worksheet, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
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Mesopotamian Tablet, Egyptian Art
First graders examine cuneiform writing from a stone tablet, then write a simple sentence using pictographs. They analyze various examples of Egyptian art, construct a model of an Egyptian boat, and create a class painting using glyphs...
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Dragons Of China And Japan
Students create drawings of dragons that could be found in the art of Japan or China. The activity involves two-days of instruction and leads to student examples of dragons four-times larger than the originals.
Curated OER
Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #66
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia
This site is an online resource if you are researching medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia. Many sections include historical background, sources, concepts, and practitioners.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia
This site from the Classics Technology Center provides materials concerning ancient Mesopotamia collected through teacher collaboration. Focuses on geography, religion, economics, clothing, and achievements. Also includes classroom...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.
Tom Richey presents this learning module on ancient Mesopotamia and provides unit materials, primary sources, video explaining the Code of Hammurabi and Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as lecture notes for students and teachers.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Mesopotamia
PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey provides a 52 slide lecture on Mesopotamia.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh
Tells the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh which is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is seen as a great work of literature.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: The Role of Women [Pdf]
Students could use a copy of Hammurabi's Laws to discover what rights women did and did not have in ancient Mesopotamia. They could then do research to compare the lives of women in Mesopotamia with the roles and social status of women...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Mesopotamia
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient Mesopotamia
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient Mesopotamia. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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