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Primary History: The Romans - Amphorae

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Roman history worksheet, students draw in the missing parts of the broken pots that were used during Roman times. Students read short descriptions for the storage jar, wine jar, and honey pot. Students then decorate the large...
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Roman Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Roman history worksheet, students complete the multiple choice quiz to test their knowledge on the history of Rome. Students answer 6 questions.
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The Roman Army

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Roman army worksheet, students read passages to learn about the Roman army. Students may complete 7 activities for the worksheet.
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History Trivia For Kids

For Students 4th - 7th
There are 40 history trivia questions and answers.  Learners have to cut out the questions and the answers and try to match the correct answer to the question.  The trivia questions are all related to history but from many...
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Trade along the Silk Roads

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the Silk Road. In this Asian history and culture lesson, students read a book about the silk Road, then create pictures of the products and landscapes found along the Silk Road.
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Ancient Greece Word Search

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Ancient Greece word search, students identify words related to Ancient Greece, A list of 60 words is provided. An answer sheet is available.
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The Great British History Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
For this British history worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice quiz about British history. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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The Great British History Quiz!

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students test their knowledge of British history by completing 10 multiple choice questions.
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Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the history, geography, and culture of ancient Egypt. They research daily life and compare it with their present lives. Students, in pairs, trace their body outlines on poster paper and work individually to use...
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom: Those Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the treatment of men and women in Athens and Sparta. In this gender roles lesson, students research daily life in the Greek cities and create charts that compare the lives of women and men in both of the cities.
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Ceramics: A Vessel Into History

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students review a previous ceramics lesson and journal about a personal clay vessel they will create. In this ceramics lesson, students recognize various ceramic forms created in different time periods and...
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Aztec History

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore facets of Aztec history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students map landmarks in Mexico, read excerpts from The Sad Night: The Story of an Aztec Victory and a Spanish Loss, by Sally Mathews and design concept...
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History of Thanksgiving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the history of Thanksgiving. In this writing lesson plan, students will use Internet research to gather information on a particular Thanksgiving topic. Students will use their findings to compose an article.  
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Core Knowledge Foundation

Year 4: Julius Caesar and Imperial Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The study of the life of Julius Caesar can be divided into three parts: his early life and military successes, his reign as dictator, and the rise of the Roman Empire after his death. Young scholars demonstrate their mastery of the facts...
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Egyptian Relic: Ceramics Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Egyptian artwork is inspiring in so many ways. Learners discover the world of Egyptian relics as they make a ceramic version of their own. Multiple resource links and full instructions make this a fun and easy-to-incorporate art project...
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Prometheus Bound: Rebel with a Cause

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If you are teaching Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, you can't afford to miss this source. An extensive list of ideas outlines numerous discussion topics, writing prompts, comprehension questions, oral presentations, and projects. Have class...
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Lesson: Tlatelolco: Mexican Student Massacre 1968

For Teachers 10th - 12th
The Massacre of Tlatelolco is the focus of a discussion-based lesson. Civil-minded learners consider the nature of student movements that have ended in violence based on over-reaction and government oppression. They discuss the social...
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Light the Torch: The First Modern Olympic Games

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Explore many aspects of the first modern Olympic Games in your classroom.
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American Museum of Natural History

What's the Big Idea About Archeology

For Students 4th - 8th
The American Museum of Natural History offers a website sure to engage young anthropologists. Learners can dig into a site that offers an explanation of the field of archaeology, the kinds of questions archaeologists ask that launch...
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Book Units Teacher

Sentence Unit

For Teachers 8th
Imagine using history to teach grammar. This 178-slide PowerPoint presents an amazing collection of images and historical information about the settlement of Tennessee and about famous residents like Daniel Boone. Viewers...
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Smart Museum of Art

The Making of a Superhero

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Thor, Loki, Iron Man, and Captain America. As part of their study of Greek and Roman gods and heroes, middle schoolers compare the characters in The Avengers to Greek counterparts. Individuals then create their own superhero,...
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California Historical Society

Understanding California

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern...
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Space Awareness

The Sun Compass of the Vikings

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Evidence shows the Vikings likely navigated by using a simple sundial to find their course. Videos, a short story, and discussion help bring this time period to life as they study European history with a hands-on experiment. Scholars...
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History of the Masons

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students are divided into groups and follow directions of their group leaders and complete a worksheet while on site.

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