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Tools: Science Stations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore technology by completing engineering activities in class. In this simple tools lesson, students utilize three science stations to perform tasks using a nutcracker, bottle openers, hammers and other tools. Students review...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Scenes from Aztec Society

For Students 6th - 8th
Analyzing an image depicting a scene from the past can be as effective as reading (for some learners). Here, they analyze two drawings showing an Aztec ceremony and an aerial view of Tenochtitlan. They answer 4 questions about each picture.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Deborah Sampson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe the major accomplishments of Deborah Sampson and her importance in American history. They list in chronological order the evets that took place in Deborah Sampson's life. They demonstrae their ability to...
Interactive
The British Museum

The British Museum: Carpenter's Workshop

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wealth of information regarding the use of carpentry in ancient Egypt. By clicking on the tools in the relief at the top of the page, one can learn about the use of the adze, saw, and bow drill by Egyptian carpenters.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Iteso

For Students 9th - 10th
The Iteso comprise the second-largest ethnic group in Uganda and a significant portion of the non-Bantu-speaking minority in Kenya's Western Province. For the Iteso of Kenya, there are substantial studies of social organization, social...
Handout
The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Bed Frame

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief overview of the materials and tools used in the construction of an ancient Egyptian bed frame.
Graphic
The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains pictures and a brief description of an ancient Egyptian wood cabinet.
Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Woods

For Students 9th - 10th
The Egyptians used wood for many things, but had very little locally, so you can see that they needed to trade for it. Read about how the carpenters used the wood they acquired. Hyperlinks to other places in website. Links to other...
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Keller Dovetail: Dovetails in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of ancient Egyptian boxes showing examples of fine carpentry. Examples of the dovetail technique from 4000 years ago.

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