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Comparing and Contrasting Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the ancient civilizations of Rome, India, Greece, and Egypt. They conduct Internet research, compare/contrast aspects of each culture, and create a Powerpoint presentation.
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Roman art- Triumphal Teacher

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to the purpose and design elements of the triumphal arch. They utilize digital media (camera and computer) to create a triumphal arch design that highlights their " triumphs" in life. Students save their...
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Animals in Myths and Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the role of lions, elephants, and bears in ancient Roman life and mythology. They develop a strong understanding of the role animals played in important ancient Roman historical events and myths.
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Gladiators: Rome's Violent Past

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the role of public entertainment in Ancient Rome.  In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator game at the Roman Colosseum.  Students write a personal...
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The Alphabet is Historic

For Teachers K - 9th
Students describe how the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans passed down the alphabet through the generations. They compare and contrast the letters from early alphabets to the one of today and discuss how they are different. Using a map,...
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Female Fury In The Forum

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the rights of women in Ancient Rome. They discover laws that were passed to keep women from speaking out. They participate in activities and answer discussion questions.
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Giants Of The Past

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a paper sculpture based on ancient Greek and Roman statues in the Getty Museum. In this paper sculpture lesson plan, students read the story The Mysterious Giant of Barletta by Tomie dePaola. They then make a sculpture...
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Wild Kingdom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and discuss the natural habitats and various evolutionary theories of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome.
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Europe – Religion and Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Reformation. In this European history lesson, 9th graders explore the 95 theses of Martin Luther and discuss the reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to his ideas. Students then take a quiz based on the lesson.
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What's Rome Got to Do With it?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the government of ancient Rome as well as their home country. They discover the basic structure of the government of Rome, their country, and another country.
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Italian Renaissance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times.
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Animal Invasion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research and illustrate the natural habitats and evolution of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome. They draw a map of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia and draw the animals from each region in their...
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Hadrian The Emperor

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students engage in a activity that is concerned with the historical figure of Hadrian and how he ruled the Roman Empire. They look at images drawn by artists that attempt to capture his character. Students create their own portraits of...
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Introduction to the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research the founding of the Byzantine Empire in this instructional activity. They examine the geographic advantages of Constantinople, and the establishment of the empire. Finally, they compare the Byzantines, Romans, and...
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Wild Habitats

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research and Illustrate the natural habitats of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome. They draw a map of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia and draw the animals that come from each region in their proper places.
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Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts Part II

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the shifts in perceptions of the sphinx as Greeks, Romans, and finally the French under Napoleon moved through Egypt.
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And They're Racing!

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Roman history worksheet, students examine an illustration of a Roman racetrack. They respond to two short answer questions related to the diagram. In addition, the students write a letter to a friend who has never been to the...
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Reading Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze words that derive meaning from Greek, Roman, and Norse myths. In this myth vocabulary instructional activity, 11th graders work in learning groups as visual learners, kinesthetic learners, and artistic learners...
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The Art of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe, analyze, and evaluate the history of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 A.D. They emphasis the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions. Students analyze the Byzantine art and architecture.
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Ag In The Outfield

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Young scholars explore baseball. This is a cross-curricular plan that includes math, history, and agriculture. Pupils use their five senses to observe the materials a baseball is made from and identify the agricultural products used. In...
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Colossal Structures and Sculptures

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss the connection between culture and art and why people create art. Students discuss Mt. Rushmore, The Sphinx, the goddess Athena, Roman columns, The Great Wall of China, The Buddha, and use tools and techniques to create ...
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Ocean Mythology

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars examine Greek and Roman mythology concerning the oceans and humankind's relationship with them, and create presentations to share with classmates.
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A Level Music Notes

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Anton Bruckner and Roman Catholic Mass worksheet, students read about the historical organist and about the music used in the order of the mass in this 1 page worksheet.
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Neoclassical Influences

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students identify artists of the Neoclassical period and how they were influenced by major historical events during the Enlightenment as well as identify the Neoclassical style.In this Neoclassical art lesson,...

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