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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass

For Students 9th - 10th
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.
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Curated OER

Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 4 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of trade and traditions in ancient Africa.
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Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 5 Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions in ancient West Africa.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
Ancient Assyrians were inhabitants of one the world's earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia, which began to emerge around 3500 B . C . The Assyrians invented the world's first written language and the 360-degree circle, established...
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PBS

The Great Mosque of Djenne

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Mosque of Djenne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a symbol of this ancient city. This site gives good background information in this beautiful building.
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Other

Bradshaw Foundation: Journey of Mankind

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map that shows how early humans traveled out of Africa and spread throughout the world. Starts from pre-150,000 B.C. and shows the history of how humans were able to populate the world. At each step there is information...