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The Roman Empire-Map Activity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Roman Empire worksheet, learners complete a map activity in which they label and color civilizations, countries and physical features as instructed. There are no maps included.
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The Roman Empire

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire and describe the changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Roman Empire: Physical Framework - Location, Borders, Dimensions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students relate the classical world to the modern world. For this map skills lesson, students turn a blank map into a colorful complete map by following step-by-step directions. This lesson allows students to connect our current...
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Byzantine Civilization: The Missing Link

For Teachers 3rd
Students connect their study of the Roman Empire to their study of the Byzantine Civilization. In this ancient history lesson, students study the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine.
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Map Activities

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography worksheet, students follow the directions and shade 3 different regions of a UK political map, shade European Union countries on a political map of Europe, match 4 physical feature of Africa to their descriptions, and...
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Walking with the Emperors: Exploring Imperial Rome

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars travel Rome. For this geography skills lesson, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. Young scholars research the city of Rome and create touring videos that feature their findings.
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Students then discuss when and how the...
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Ancient Roman Influences in Israel and the Modern World

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils practice critical thinking skills. They compare Ancient Roman influences on the Middle East region (Beit Shean, Masada, and Zippori) with Ancient Roman influences still present in our culture today.
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Veni, Vidi, Vici

For Teachers 3rd
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
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The Geography of Renaissance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research the geography of the Renaissance. Using maps of Europe, they identify at least three key cities during the time period and discuss the main types of transportation. They research the various customs...
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A Tour of Rome Fit for an Emperor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students travel to Rome. For this geography skills lesson, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. Students research the city of Rome and create touring brochures of the city from the perspectives of past emperors...
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Dia de los Muertos: Celebrating and Remembering

For Teachers K - 2nd
Help scholars understand the history, geography, traditions, and art of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Find background information for your reference as well as a detailed cross-curricular lesson plan. Learners compare...
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The Impact of Islamic Culture on the Arts of the Renaissance

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the linguistic and cultural impact of the Arabic language and Islamic culture on the Spanish language. They analyze and label maps, listen to and differentiate between Spanish and Arabic music, and compare and...
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The Cultural Geography of East Asia

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use information from the Asia Society's AskAsia Web site to explore the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. They answer four questions and then use what they have learned to write a letter of introduction to a Japanese exchange...
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History Quiz 67

For Students 5th - 10th
In this history worksheet, students take a multiple choice quiz about the geography of famous empires. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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Wild Habitats

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research and Illustrate the natural habitats of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome. They draw a map of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia and draw the animals that come from each region in their proper places.
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The Middle East: Land of Contrasts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the ancient city of Petra. In this Middle East activity, students watch "The Royal Tour of Jordan," and then discuss the history of Petra. Middle schoolers conduct research on selected sites in the city and use...
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Biomimicry, Nature: Architecture of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the relationship between nature and architecture. In this cross curriculum history, culture, and architecture lesson plan, students observe and discuss structures visible in nature. Students view websites in which Native...
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History and Culture of Italy

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
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Rome Comes to Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.
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Urban Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, young scholars respond to 28 short answer questions about urban geography. The reading that students should refer to in order to answer the questions is not included.    
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Making Sense of the Reformation in 1 Day

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the events of the Protestant Reformation. in this religious denominations instructional activity, 9th graders use the provided graphic organizer to take notes on a PowerPoint presentation about the different beliefs...
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John Paul II: Statesman of Faith

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view a documentary on Pop John Paul II. He is the spiritual leader of almost one billion people worldwide and beloved ambassador of peace to untold millions more. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create a...
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Diversity: Origin Myths

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze origin myths and the diversity of First Nations groups.  In this history lesson, 5th graders review the geography of Canada and read various origin myths.  Students illustrate one of the myths and research...