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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fail?

For Students 4th - 8th
Explore different ancient civilizations to learn about some of the reasons these civilizations collapsed. Looks at Maya, Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon, Mali and Songhai. Includes interactive activities.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writings of the Ancient Maya

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the ancient Mayan civilization through their writings. They explore a social studies focus on the destruction of many Mayan writings by the Spanish and what archaeologists have learned from the writings that...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Harappan Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the North Park University includes a brief description of Harappan civilization, including the trade carried on between the Harappan and other ancient civilizations.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Greece:investigate Real Greek Artifacts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short digital collection of Ancient Greek artifacts found in the Birmingham Museum. Additionally, find a timeline and activities to enhance study of the ancient civilization.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Aztecs Mighty Warriors of Mexico

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Unit plan to teach about the Aztec civilization. Includes websites, worksheets, activities, and extending the lesson.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Egypt: Explore Real Egyptian Mummies

For Students 3rd - 8th
Identify three images and x-rays of Egyptian mummies. Additionally, find links for activities, artifacts, and a timeline to enhance study of the early civilization.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Ancient Greece on Parade

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Everyone loves a parade! As an end to a unit on Ancient Greece, middle schoolers will produce an Ancient Greek shoebox float celebrating one of the cultural contributions of the civilization.
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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Women

For Students 9th - 10th
An intriguing look at the woman's role in society in the New Kingdom. This PBS article talks about the rights of women which were unusual in ancient cultures
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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: Timeline

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the events and timeline of the Ancient Egyptians in history.
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Ducksters

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: 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 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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Boats and Transportation

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the boats and transportation of Ancient Egypt. The Nile River was an important way to travel using ships and rafts.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Investigate Real Egyptian Artifacts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short list of artifacts dating back to Ancient Egypt with descriptions and images. Additionally, find links for activities, a timeline, and details of mummies to enhance study of the early civilization.
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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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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion

For Students 2nd - 7th
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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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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University of Manchester

Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Jigsaw

For Students 3rd - 5th
Selection of jigsaw puzzles on themes related to ancient Egypt.
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Other

Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Greece for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the civilization of Ancient Greece on this site. The birth of democracy, philosophy, and science as well as Athens and Sparta.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Words and definitions you need to know about this civilization can be found here.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Sumerians for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the history of the Ancient Sumer on this site. Learn how the Sumerians started the first civilization and invented writing and government.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
Illustrated reference page designed for elementary students provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.

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