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Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, learners read two choices of vocabulary words and choose the correct words to make the sentences make sense. Students choose 14 answers.
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The Voices of Slavery

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize and can describe the settlers of Early America. In this American colonies lesson, 4th graders research using primary and secondary sources, Native Americans, Europeans, and African Americans role in the...
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Cleopatra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the significance of notable women in history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students debate the importance of Cleopatra and other notable women after they conduct research about the women.
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Interpreting the Evidence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find out about the social changes that caused the collapse of important ancient civilizations in Central America, Mesopotamia, the southwestern United States, and western Africa.
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The Roots of Religion: Teacher’s Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore ancient cultures. In this ancient religions instructional activity, students study the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia they watch "Garden of Eden" and discuss their impressions. Middle schoolers...
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the processes developed by the Ancient Greeks, particularly olives and olive oil.  In this Greek culture and inventions lesson, 6th graders read an article and design a flap book. Students collect the olive oil...
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Earth Rocks!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the basic elements of the Earth's crust: rocks, soils and minerals. They categorize rocks, soils and minerals and how they are literally the foundation for our civilization. They also explore how engineers use rock soils...
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Imperial Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lessons about Imperial Rome can help students understand its influence on modern society.
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Geography of Ancient Greece

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography skills learning exercise, students read a selection about the geography of ancient Greece and then respond to 6 essay, short answer, and graphic organizer questions based on the selection.
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You Can Dig It!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners act as archeologists to examine, describe and hypothesize about 'artifacts' they have been given for their archeological interpretation. They rely on the descriptions and hypotheses of other students to identify the 'artifacts'...
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Interpreting Mythology Through Dance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use abstract movement to tell the story of Re's journey. In this ancient Egypt lesson, students choreograph locomotor and non-locomotor movements to describe ancient Egyptian journeys to the afterlife as described in Egyptian...
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Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover details about ancient Egyptian funerals. In this ancient Egypt lesson plan, students compare and contrast modern funeral rites to those practiced by ancient Egyptians. Teachers may also access the suggested print and...
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Ancient Egypt Alphabet Book

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars research Ancient Egypt using a specific letter of the alphabet as a guide. In this Ancient Egypt instructional activity, students independently research their assigned topic using ProQuest or other research software. Once...
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Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the research that archaeologists have done on a Late Bronze Age shipwreck in order to work out the extent of trade in the Eastern Mediterranean during this period, with emphasis on the involvement of the Mycenaeans...
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Math History Can Help Students Overcome Learning Difficulties

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Negative numbers and mathematical notation are better understood by examining how they have been handled throughout history.
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Native Americans and Natural Resources

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
North American Indian civilizations had already been in place for over 10,000 years before the arrival of European settlers. Introduce your young historians to Indian tribes that lived in the Chesapeake region in the...
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Teach Ancient Rome!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teaching the class about Ancient Rome can be fun for you and for them! Check out this incredible resource that has everything you need to bring ancient Roman civilization back to life. Begin by scrolling to the bottom of the page and...
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Latin: The Language of Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers gain understanding about where some of today's words originated by reviewing a list of Latin words and their meanings. They work in small groups to create dictionary pages which will then be compiled into a large...
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Taking Care of Your Body

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore what to do to take care of their bodies to honor God. In this Corinthians lesson, students read the bible verse and discuss what it means to them. Students make a list of ways they can take care of their bodies and use...
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Solving Mummy Mystery Helps History Come Alive

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars uncover more mysteries of Ancient life. They see how artifacts can reveal much about a complex culture's history and beliefs. They study the long line of ancient Egypt's pharaohs.
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Mythological Soaps

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology. In groups, they use this information to participate in skits as they role-play the gods and goddesses. To end the lesson, they draw their own caricature of their...
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Mapping Perceptions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars create and read maps. In this map skills lesson, students draw a map of their neighborhood, then use skills acquired during map-making to interpret a classmates map and a map of the Ming Dynasty.
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Mummy Madness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a mummy using the mummification process. In this mummy activity, students peel an apple and place the peeling in a baby food jar. They carve a face into their apple, dry it in salt and wrap it in toilet paper to...
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The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

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