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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Babylonians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ancient Babylonians via and examination of the art of the civilization in this image gallery of Babylonian works from the British Museum collection; each image is accompanied by a detailed description.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ancient Mesopotamian culture of the Assyrians and the art that they produced in this gallery of relevant object images from the British Museum, each with a detailed description of the work.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: The Etruscans, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory presents an introduction to the ancient Etruscans complete with photo images of Etruscan artifacts, map of the era they inhabited, and a discussion of the culture and history.
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Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.
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Other

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ancient Egypt

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Library of ancient Egyptian clip art, by illustrator and educator Phillip Martin.
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University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Etruscans, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Before the small village of Rome became "Rome" it was home to the Etruscan civilization. Their achievements set the stage not only for the development of ancient Roman art and culture but for the Italian Renaissance as well. This...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Peru's cultural heritage is extensive and diverse, including important sites and artifacts from the ancient civilizations of the Moche and Nazca. However, these sites are being threatened by vandalism, invasion, looting, and illicit...
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Coins of the Demareteion Master

For Students 9th - 10th
The Demareteion Master is the name given to the artist who created the dies for the Demareteion coin and some others in ancient Greece. He is the first known master engraver to have lifted the numismatic art form to the level of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Materials and Techniques

For Students 6th - 8th
Ancient Egyptians used a wide variety of techniques to make their unparalleled artwork. Stone, paint, wood, metal, relief sculpture, and pigments are described with pictures. A question/answer section from the community is also included.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Art

For Students 2nd - 6th
Reference material on the art of ancient India talks about the mysteries and religious symbolism embedded in the art and architecture of ancient river valley civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Egyptian Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Art. Study the statues and wall paintings of this great civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Greek Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Greek Art on this site. Study the classic sculptures of this great civilization.
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Other

Mayan Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the history, beliefs, people, and culture of the ancient Maya in this enchanting website. It includes games, clip art, and a glossary of terms.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Mayan Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the geography and landscape of the areas once inhabited by the Mayas. There is also information on Mayan writing, literature, culture, political organization, Mayan art, and other information on the Mayan Civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Art and Artisans of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of the art and artisans of Ancient Mesopotamia with this quiz.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Palette of King Narmer

For Students 6th - 8th
The Palette of King Narmer is so precious it is never allowed to leave the country. This source brings it into your classroom in the form of vibrant pictures and descriptions. The different theories about what the pictures on the palette...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow of images of the Pantheon in Rome accompanied by narration from two art historians discussing its construction, design, and history. [8 mins, 6 secs]
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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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Other

Peru Cultural: The Incas

For Students 9th - 10th
An award winning site that uncovers the lost Incan civilization. Features include history, administration, technology, arts, and maps. A sophisticated account of the Incas that is well worth a visit.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tomb of the Triclinium

For Students 9th - 10th
Funerary artifacts constitute the most abundant archaeological evidence for the Etruscan civilization. Read a description and view pictures of The Tomb of the Triclinium, an Etruscan chamber tomb, in this article.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this lesson. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...

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