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Curated OER

The Ottoman Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize that the Ottoman Empire was at its grandest during the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent. They use a map to draw in the extent of and the details of the Ottoman Empire during hie reign. In addition, they prove the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Civilizations The Fall of Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students comprehend the major events that occurred in the final centuries of the Roman Empire. They explore the different reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire. Students write an editorial about one reason for Rome's fall.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why Empire? Why War?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the purpose of territorial expansion. In this World History lesson, 10th graders analyze various articles on World War II.  Students prepare arguments for and against territorial expansion. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 12th
In this geography instructional activity, high schoolers read about ancient Mesopotamia and respond to five short answer questions that follow. They identify what part of the country was the heart of Mesopotamia. Then students compare...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mongol Dynasty

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students identify and analyze the Yuan Dynasty; the Kings and Kingdoms; who the Mongols were and what they did; the Mongol Conquest of China; the Four Class Systems; the Genghis Kahn's rise to power; the Genghis Khan- Conquests; the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indians at Arras

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the role played by Britsih Empire troops in the First World War. They analyze the natrue, origin and purpose of propaganda. Students watch the "Newsreel", they are asked to write down everything that they can infer...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

From the Four Corners 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film looking at government propaganda during WWII. They look at the portrayal of Commonwealth tropps in "From the Four Corners." Students are asked to evaluate the utility of the film as evidence of why Commonwealth...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Secrets of Lost Empires I-Colosseum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify how to use pulleys to change the direction of force. Students develop ways to evaluate designs, noting that no one best design exists and that different tasks require different designs. Students designs will vary.
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Handout
Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...
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Article
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
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Article
Other

Spread of Islam in West Africa: Rahman Doi

For Students 9th - 10th
A very in-depth essay about the spread and Influence of Islam in West Africa. Organized into the following sections - "Spread of Islam in West Africa," "Islam in the ancient empire of Ghana," "Islam in the empire of Mali," "Islam in the...
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Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
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Article
Other

Modern World History: Introduction: What Is Imperialism?

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with a discussion of the fictional Star Wars Empire, this section of the textbook explains what imperialism is, its historical contexts, the different forms it can take, and the importance of studying it so that we learn from...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history - vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
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ProProfs

Pro Profs Quiz Maker: Roman Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
These eight, quick assessment questions help review the topics of early Roman civilization.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ks3 History Empire

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart presenting twenty questions about specific facts relating to the growth of the British Empire, particularly in the nineteenth century.
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Website
Other

The British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this is a personal site, the History Channel calls it "Very comprehensive." That is definitely true! Author provides extensive timelines, biographies, information on science and technology, discussions, and more! Be sure to...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Babylonian Empire for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
This site explores the history of the Babylonian Empire. Includes information on the Empire of the city of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, and the Hanging Gardens.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Assyrian Empire for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Assyrian Empire on this site. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Geography of Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, mountains, and deserts impacted the early Chinese culture on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: Ming Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, study the history about the Ming Dynasty of Ancient China. Learn about the Emperors and accomplishments.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Emperor Qin Shi Huang

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of Ancient China on this site. Learn about the first emperor of China and how he was buried with an army of terracotta soldiers.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: The Han Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn the history about the Han Dynasty of Ancient China on this site. Explore the Emperors and accomplishments.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Sun Tzu and the Art of War

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the biography of Sun Tzu of Ancient China on this site. Learn about a great military leader and strategist who wrote the book the Art of War.