From Celtic, Egyptian, and Roman myths, the goddesses of various world myths are the focus of this quiz. Basic identification of these characters compose the ten questions. Check your readers' understanding after studying world myths and...

Pupils read about a god, goddess, or hero and compare two images of him or her.

Students create mosaics out of fadeles paper, black and gray mat board, scissors, and Modge Podge. They also study the history behind mosaic art.

Young scholars, debate the Eastern Schism in church history. They divide into four groups as Christians debate iconoclasts and the open debates the patriarch. Students debate the use of icons in religion and who has supreme authority...

Ninth graders examine the Protestant Reformation.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders research various places of worship.  Students comapre and contrast the different sects of religion that resulted from the Protestant...

In this World History worksheet, students answer various question types on a test on Ancient Greece. Students select the correct word to fill in blanks, circle letters for the best answer, and complete five essay or short answer...

There are fundamental principles that nearly everybody knows about. Define the principles of Golden Mean, Fibonacci Numbers, creativity, and matter in terms of their Greek origins. Presented here are brief histories, philosophies, and...

Walking through the ancient Nabataean city of Petra can be a challenge. A tour begins with a 20-minute walk down a rocky slope through the narrow Siq to get to the famous Treasury known to Indiana Jones fans. But that is...

Third graders recognize that communities change over time.  In this architecture lesson, 3rd graders discuss buildings in cities and compare to the buildings in Ancient Rome.  Students explore the architecture and building of...

Here's a fresh take on a mythology unit. Use the myths of the Mayan and Aztec peoples of Mesoamerica instead of the more traditional Greek and Roman stories. This abstract suggests possible approaches and resources that can be...

Students label the parts of a wheat plant on a worksheet. In this Egyptian farming activity, students thresh a wheat stem and estimate the amount harvested. Students research Ancient Egypt online.

Students relate the classical world to the modern world. In this map skills activity, students turn a blank map into a colorful complete map by following step-by-step directions. This activity allows students to connect our current...

In this Social Studies worksheet, students find the terms related to the subject of the colosseum and the answers are found through clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are associated with The Trojan War. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Seventh graders create a timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations. In this Mediterranean lesson, 7th graders make a living timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations.

In this Catholic Church and Protestant Reformation study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to 5 reflection questions.

"And Brutus is an honourable man." Or is he? Readers of Shakespeare’s tragic Julius Caesar are asked to identify the rhetorical devices Mark Antony uses in his funeral oration and to explain how these devices influence the...

Sixth graders pretend to be the oracle warning Caesar about March 15th. They write a letter to Julius Caesar warning him of the consequences of going to the Senate building on March 15th. Students identify three causes and effects that...

Law and society go hand-in-hand, explore the  law as it pertains to social impact throughout history. Here are 20 excellent questions that have learners examine law from the code of Hammurabi, to Napoleonic law and the Magna Carta....

Get everyone up and participating! High schoolers reading Mythology, by Edith Hamilton, complete a graphic organizer independently, and then record one of their thoughts on the white board for a silent discussion. Decide how you're going...

Discover the joy and excitement of improving your math fluency through four different puzzles. Combine those with 25 different ways to represent numbers and you have hours of enjoyment that can be fun outside of the classroom as well.

Students analyze a sarcophagus art and create a similar piece of art. In this sarcophagus art lesson plan, students investigate possible meanings of the Season Sarcophagus and create a work of art that is similar to the subject or...

In between fighting, Roman soldiers played this game for their amusement. What is the game? Bocce ball, a form of lawn bowling which the Italians brought to the US. This sport can be played by anyone who can roll a ball that is about the...