Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mongolian Museum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers act as curator of a Mongolian museum and create a brochure detailing a new exhibit of artifacts. The brochure include a floor plan of the exhibit and a description that be used in the museum tour.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: World History: The Mongol Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the achievements of the Mongol Empire and of the Chinese, the importance of the Silk Road in transmitting ideas and inventions, the Mongols' two attempts to conquer Japan, the sacking of Baghdad, and how the Black Plague...
Handout
Other

Absolute astronomy.com: Mongol Invasion of China

For Students 9th - 10th
This texted based article focuses on the Mongol invasions into China during the 13th century. Encyclopedia article is from Wikipedia.
Website
Columbia University

Columbia University: Asia for Educators: The Mongols in World History

For Students 9th - 10th
Coverage of many aspects of Mongol history, from A.D. 1000-1500, including conquests and important figures in Mongol history
Handout
Friesian School

Friesian.com: The Mongol Khans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Friesian.com provides a history of the Mongol Khans starting with Genghis Khan.
Handout
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: The Mongol War Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the reasons for the success of the Mongol armies.
Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: The Mongols

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a general look at the Mongolian nomads as well as biographies of several famous Mongol leaders. Informational and interesting from the University of Calgary.
Graphic
Other

Visulistan: Mapping the Empires of History #Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic maps the empires of history including the British Empire, the Mongol Empire, the Russian Empire, the Spanish Empire, the Umayyad Caliphate, the Portuguese Empire, the Achaemenid Empire (First Persian Empire), the Ottoman...
Handout
Other

New World Encyclopedia: Mongol Invasion of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed text based article focuses on the Mongol invasions of Europe throughout the 13th century. A small interactive map shows the expansion of the Mongolian empire and its conquests into Europe.
Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Old World Contacts: Era of Military Empires

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the trade routes established and used in the twelfth and thirteenth century. Gives a list of goods that were traded and reasons for the trade.
Graphic
University of Washington

Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization: Map of Yuan Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
See this map of the Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, of which the Great Khanate made up the territory of Yuan Dynasty.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Genghis Khan Founder of Mongol Empire

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discover interesting facts about Genghis Khan, one of the world's greatest conquerors.
Unit Plan
Other

Gananda High School: The Mongols Web Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
WebQuest will answer the essential questions: What areas did the Mongols conquer? and What was their impact on these areas. The Task, Process, Resources, Evaluation and Conclusion are provided. Some external links may no longer work in...
Handout
Other

Silkroad Foundation: The Pax Mongolica

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed essay of the Mongol invasions across Eurasia.
Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction

For Students 9th - 10th
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Genghis Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire who conquered China and much of Asia on this site.
Website
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: The Legacy of Genghis Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The House of Wisdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how Baghdad grew into a place of scholarship during the Golden Age of Islam. The Caliph, Abdullah Al Ma'moun, brought many foreign scholars to translate books by renowned thinkers and philosophers for Baghdad's House of Wisdom....
Handout
Other

Gurupedia: History of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.
Handout
Other

The Ottoman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Timeline of Turkish relations with Abbasids.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Genghis Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Genghis Khan's life, his military conquests, and the ingenious strategies he used to overcome his enemies.
Website
Other

Mongolian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces Mongolian culture, with many links to additional information and resources about Mongolia and its history.
Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Kublai Khan in Battle, 1287

For Students 9th - 10th
This article utilizes the descriptions of Marco Polo to highlight a battle between the great Khan and a rival.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the ethnic groups in Moldova, the religions, and the people through history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.