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The Greek Gods
What were the early Greek myths? Have elementary young scholars examine the Persian Wars and read various Greek myth in order to identify the cause and the results of the Persian Wars. Myths, activities, simulations, and a unit plan are...
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"What Was Rome"
Eighth graders study the richness, diversity and significance of Roman Civilization. They demonstrate in what ways Rome has influenced subsequent civilizations and what is meant by the "Fall of the Roman Empire". They clarify that...
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The Buddha And His Many Different Forms
Students examine the historical Buddha and Buddhism through in-class discussions, visual artifacts, and the practice and performance of the play "The Enlightened One". Evaluation occurs after performance of the play.
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Rites of Passage
Learners explore coming of age ceremonies. In this rites of passage lesson, students research spiritual, religious, and secular child and adolescent rites of passage rituals. Learners design personal rites of passage.
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Comparative religious Teachings
Ninth graders examine the goods and culture that was traded along the Silk Road. In this World History instructional activity, 9th graders compare and contrast the belief systems of the Silk Roads. Students analyze a primary...
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October:Holy Gargoyles!
Students experience and participate in making mythic creatures during a study in architecture history and spooky sculpture for Halloween. They interact with the subject of gargoyles and the creation of their own gargoyles, ghosts and...
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Australia's Religious Diversity
Students identify major world religions and forms of spirituality and recognise the religious diversity of communities in Australia. They brainstorm for the definition of religion. Students brainstorm to come up with a list of religions.
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4-H Citizenship Activity Page
Using this activity to explore citizenship, learners evaluate the importance of positive participation in their community, neighborhood and country. The 15 questions in this worksheet relate to jobs in the community.
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Belief Systems of the Silk Roads
Pupils review, compare, and contrast belief systems of the Silk Roads. They analyze primary texts of sacred and philosophical writings. Finally, students recognize the rich diversity of belief systems along the Silk Roads.
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Arab Contributions to Science
Students study Arab science and the origin of the modern scientific method. In this science lesson plan students fill in their own House of Wisdom books.
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Voter Behavior
Transform your government students into informed voters with this straightforward learning exercise. Five matching questions and five multiple choice questions test students' knowledge on voter behavior and political parties, and the...
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Family Life And Sexual Health
Learners investigate the philosophy of health as outlined in the FLASH curriculum. They practice how to appreciate and respect themselves in respect to sexuality and overall wellness. There is also a section of the lesson that focuses on...
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Sparta and Athens
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson plan, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
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A Country’s Shape Is More Than Its Borders
In this geography skills worksheet, students read an article and examine graphs about population prior to answering 13 short answer questions and 10 multiple choice questions. Students then respond to the writing prompt about population.
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Classroom Guide for Coming to America
Students discuss the pre-reading focus questions. In this reading activity, students discuss and explore the book cover and title. Students predict what they will learn from this book. Additionally, students read to find out what life is...
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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My Feet
Students examine the various parts of the feet. They listen to the book, My Feet, by Aliki, discuss the different parts and purposes of the foot, trace one of their feet on paper, and compare the foot tracing to another tracing several...
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Confucius: Words of Wisdom
Students view a documentary on Confucius. He is revered as one of the greatest teachers in history. Confucius' name is synonymous with ageless wisdom. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then complete writing and art activities...
Read Works
Read Works: The Middle Ages the Knighthood
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the process of becoming a knight during the Middle Ages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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J. Paul Getty Museum: Eat, Drink, & Be Merry: Food in the Middle Ages and Renaissance [Pdf]
A booklet that accompanied a museum art exhibit on Medieval and Renaissance food. The exhibit looked at how food was portrayed in manuscript art from those times.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Religion in Medieval Europe
Detailed description of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages and the power that it wielded. Summarizes some of the customs and beliefs, and takes a look at the life of a medieval monk.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Middle Ages: Town Life
Focuses on the impact merchants had upon town life in the Middle Ages. Includes a series of articles on different facets of Medieval life such as religion, homes, and government.
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K 3 Learning pages.com: Web Resources: Middle Ages
Discover the Middle Ages through this comprehensive site. Offers lesson plans, art, projects, facts, research reports and more.
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Lyceum Books
Lyceum Books: Medieval British Society, 1066 1485 [Pdf]
Full-text of a chapter from a multivolume work on the history of the British people describes British society during the Middle Ages following the Norman Conquest. Find information about the population, social structure, medieval women,...