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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles on the various types of foods consumed in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Clicking on the items will provide information and pictures. Examples include grain, grapes, olive oil, fish and more.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient World Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Evansville provides this site that gives an overview and then additional pages with readings in ancient Greek philosophy and literature. A good general resource.
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A&E Television

History.com: 10 Awe Inspiring Photos of the Ancient Pyramids of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
From the early step pyramids to the towering Great Pyramids of Giza, the tombs are among the few surviving wonders of the ancient world. This site offers 10 photos of Ancient Pyramids of Egypt.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Israelites

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Israelites in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery with object descriptions of Israelite art from the British Museum collection.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Sudan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of ancient Sudan in this historical overview and image gallery of Sudanese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: A Lesson on Ancient Trade in the Mediterranean

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Very well done guided lesson that uses underwater archeology and an ancient shipwreck to teach students about trade in the ancient world. Contains a rubric for evaluation and a comprehensive list of skills addressed.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Early Islam History

For Students 9th - 10th
This page presents the history of Islam from 570 A.D. to 1492 A.D.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Epic of Gilgamesh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth essay exploring the Epic of Gilgamesh and its history.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Daily Life Women's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.
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TES Global

Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects: Head of the Emperor Hadrian

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This bronze head Emperor Hadrian is part of the "Teaching History with 100 Objects" collection from The British Museum. Included are teaching ideas using the head and other objects for the British Museum.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Feminism

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article on feminism that discusses its history in the ancient world, the influence of the Enlightenment, the suffrage movement, contemporary feminism in the West and the globalization of feminism.
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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: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Science

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids overview on the science and innovations of ancient China. Students learn about the significant impact China made on the world with contributions in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics, meteorology and seismology.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Women's Life Dress and Toilet Articles

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a description of how women in ancient Greece dressed and how these styles changed.
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Other

History World: History of Greek Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Valley of the Kings

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: History

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
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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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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ammon

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Touring Ancient Egypt (Geography Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson for working with students to analyze the geographic features of ancient Egypt leading to an understanding of how Egypt's location, landscape, and natural resources helped it become the world's first superpower.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Olympics for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Olympic games of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students can learn about the Mythology of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek History for Kids: Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about Athens, city of Ancient Greece on this site. The history of this world civilization.

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