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Paleomap: Climate History

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you wondered what the Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Click on a period to view a map and explanation of ancient Earth's climate.
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Curated OER

Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 2 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
A short quiz on ancient Greece and its conflicts with Persia.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova Online: Real Roman Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
"To give you a flavor of food that Romans may have eaten at the baths, we have reprinted ancient recipes." The majority of the recipes are 2,000 years old and come from Apicius, a Roman chef.
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A&E Television

History.com: The Ancient Origins of Diwali, India's Biggest Holiday

For Students 9th - 10th
Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali -- a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 4. In India, the five-day...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pyramids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pyramids. The great structures of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Gods and Goddesses

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Government

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Government. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Hieroglyphics

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Picture writing of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Mummies

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Mummies. The afterlife of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Food, Jobs, Daily Life

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian food, jobs, and daily Life. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Pharaohs

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. The rulers and kings of this world civilization.
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BBC

Bbc: Ks2: Who Were the Ancient Greeks?

For Students 1st - 9th
About 2,500 years ago, Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians. The name 'Greeks' was given to the people...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: The Great Sphinx

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Great Sphinx of Ancient Egypt. This giant statue was built over 4000 years ago near the Giza pyramids.
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University of Chicago

Lacus Curtius: Into the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
A major site on Roman antiquity that includes: a photo-gazetteer of Roman and Etruscan cities and monuments; complete Latin texts; extracts from various 19th-century histories of Rome. It also has an archive of over 2,000 websites on...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Agrigento

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Agrigento, Greek city-state founded on the south coast of Sicily, and provides information on architecture and life of ancient Greek civilization. Site contains photos, maps and links to further reading.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry defines and provides an overview of the ancient greek city of Athens. Includes a timeline of history events and explores its early settlement, government and laws, and culture.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Adad Nirari I

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative reference on ancient Assyrian king, Adad Nirari I, who is responsible for expanding the Assyrian Empire between 1307-1275 BCE. Site includes quick view timeline, photos and bibliography.
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Foundation of the Hellenic World: Hellenic History

For Students 9th - 10th
A site devoted to presenting the history of Greece all the way back to the Stone Age. Choose which period you want to know more about, then choose English for a translation.
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: European History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amphipolis

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on Amphipolis describes the history of this Athenian colony and provides links to related material, photos, and timeline.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.