Learners identify and analyze how levers work by raising a brick with a shish kebab skewer. Students present their work, explaining what did and did not work, including illustrations of the lever lift from different angles. Learners...

Third graders create Hatshepsut's Temples and Obelisks using a variety of materials.

Students research and discuss the pyramids, temples and obelisk of Ancient Egypt. They work cooperatively to build a model pyramid.

Students are divided into groups and follow directions of their group leaders and complete a worksheet while on site.

Experience the birth and rise of the Roman Empire with these slides, which include explanatory maps and pictures. Details of the Roman government draw an easy parallel to the American government, which could start an engaging discussion.

Have your young reporters research contributions of the ancient Egyptians, draft scripts, and broadcast their stories live on the Nile Network News. Depending on class size and age, topics may be brainstormed or assigned. The detailed...

In this North Dakota learning exercise, students match 14 words pertaining to the state of North Dakota with their definitions in another column.

In this North Dakota activity, students answer multiple choice questions about the history of North Dakota. Students answer 10 questions.

Young scholars explore human settlement in America - from the 1500s to about the turn of the 20th Century. They follow the relationships and changes beginning in the east, then head west to witness the final battles of this era.

In this North Dakota learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle, using clues about North Dakota given at the bottom of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students analyze historical and modern accounts of the Battle at Bunker Hill, and explain the importance of the Battle of Bunker Hill. They investigate and research their own community history for any significant events.

Learners observe the portrait Woman with a Pink by Rembrandt. They determine how the artist uses symbols to portray his character. They write poems using symbols.

In this ancient history activity, students complete multiple choice questions about Cleopatra, the Great Wall of China, and more. Students complete 4 questions total.

Students investigate how levers can be used to lift objects. They participate in hands-on activities to explore the distance a load is lifted when comparing the amount the lever arm was pushed down. Students discover the how placement...

Axum is the home to the world's tallest obelisks. Track the incredible story of an obelisk that was looted from Axum by Mussolini in 1937 and finally returned in 2005.

The Axum Obelisk, a national treasure of Ethiopia, that was seized by Italian troops in 1937 was returned after 70 years. Discussed are the preparations for its return. A video shows the dismantling of the 160-ton monument.

Help lift this Obelisk monument by designing a lever to do the job as efficiently as possible.

Investigate the mechanical advantage of the lever in this interactive activity from the NOVA Web site.

A series of essential facts about obelisks, as they were developed and used by the ancient Egyptians.

NOVA ferrets out long-forgotten secrets of architects and engineers of the early civilizations. Content focuses on the trebuchets of medieval Europe, the pharaoh's obelisks of ancient Egypt, the moai statues of Easter Island, the...

Utilize an understanding of how a lever works to lift an obelisk, using as few of the weights and support stones as possible in this online interactive activity.

Obelisk of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Piazza della Minerva (Rome)

Obelisk at Place de la Concorde (Paris)

Obelisk at Karolinenplatz (Munich)