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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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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Wonders of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides adaptations, discussion questions, an evaluation rubric, extensions, and much more for learning about ancient Wonders of the World.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Orbis: Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
ORBIS is an incredibly complex, and fascinating, geospatial compilation of 751 Roman sites over an area close to 4 million square miles. The model attempts to shed insight into how the Roman Empire functioned as a whole, and how it was...
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore all aspects of life in ancient Greece. From the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic time periods, learn about Greek daily life, roles for men and women, religion and religious ceremonies, and the Greek economy.
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TES Global

Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects: Bust of Ramesses Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Bust Of Ramesses II, an ancient Egyptian king, is part of the "Teaching History with 100 Objects" collection from The British Museum. This resource includes images of several artifacts, a list of...
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New York University

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World: Lost World of Old Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition of Neolithic statuettes, figurines, and vessels from Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova answers a series of burning questions about early settlements along the Danube, dating from 5000 to 3500 B.C.
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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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Other

Ancient Art Podcast

For Students 9th - 10th
Video podcast series about the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world hosted by Lucas Livingston, a director of education at the Art Institute of Chicago. Choose from a large menu of select topics on the art of ancient Egypt,...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.
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Andre Dollinger

Ancient Egypt: Music and Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site begins with a detailed description of music in Ancient Egypt. Scroll down the page to find information on ancient Egyptian dancing. Although little is known about the subject, this site provides a good amount of insight. The...
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Hammurabi's Code of Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Evansville gives a complete translation of the famous code by L.W. King.
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Other

History World International: Sumeria

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the history and culture of Sumeria at this site from History World International. Includes section on language, writing, world view and religion.
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Read Works

Read Works: Looking for Ancient Treasure

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about ancient Assyrian city of Assur. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Fort Ancient Culture: Great Serpent Mound

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Serpent Mound in rural, southwestern Ohio is the largest serpent effigy in the world. Scholarly debate surrounds its use and exactly why it was built. But without a doubt, the mound is singular and significant in its ability to...
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Village at Stonehenge

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about an ancient village archeologists found near Stonehenge. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Lighthouse of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood for over 1600 years and is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Read this article to learn about its history and significance.
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Romans: Work and Play in Everyday Pompeii

For Students 9th - 10th
An online gallery of objects and paintings found in Pompeii provide insight into how the Roman inhabitants of the city lived and worked. Archived.
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Other

The Seven Wonders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource surveys the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World according to the ancient Greeks. Click the desired Wonder to read about it and view illustrations.
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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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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Cyprus

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

U. Of Calgary: Territorial Expansion of the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed description of the expansion of territory during the Early and Late Roman Republic and then Early and Late Roman Empire. Includes a variety of links to maps displaying the Roman conquests.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Ancient World Religions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Compare various religions and explore their similarities and differences in this SMART lesson. An opportunity to learn each religion's location of origin and basic tenets is provided as well.

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