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Mayan Civilization
Eighth graders are introduced to the characteristics of the Mayan civilization. While viewing a film, they practice their note taking skills by writing down what they believe are important facts. They discuss their notes at the end of...
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Traders of the Lost Art
Learners work in small groups to investigate a variety of art and architecture forms common during the Old Kingdom epoch in Ancient Egypt. Learners then evaluate how these art forms reflect a culture's beliefs and values. And, finally,...
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Pre-Columbian Civilizations in the Americas
Before you begin a unit on Christopher Columbus and the European explorers, take your class through the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations in this vivid and interesting presentation. With photographs of golden artifacts and ancient...
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Rediscovering the Lost Civilization of Greece
Young scholars explore four ancient cities of Greece that the apostle Paul visited. In this Bible studies lesson students create cartoon characters, travel advisories and explore the daily lives in these cities through creative...
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The Inca: A Lost Society
In this ESL social studies worksheet, students collaborate with classmates to discuss and complete 5 pages of activities pertaining to the ancient civilization of the Incas.
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American Civilization/Geography
First graders listen to comprehend and to obtain new information regarding Virginia Dare, Sir Walter Raleigh and the Lost Colony. They construct a booklet of facts to recall the lesson.
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Up Close With a Zapotec Urn
If a Zapotec urn, buried for over a thousand years in a temple in the lost city of Xoxocotlan in the Valley of Oaxaca in the mountains of southern Mexico could talk image the stories it could tell. That's the set up in a clever resource...
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Aztec Dance
Seventh graders study Aztec dance to learn about their culture and civilization. In this Aztec study lesson, 7th graders watch a video of Aztec dancers and describe the dance on an index card. Students visit a website to learn the...
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Ancient Civilizations: China
Students read about the daily life, history, dynasties, and ancient celebration of ancient China.
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Seven Man-Made Engineering Wonders of the Ancient World
Imagine precisely cutting and then moving a 120 ton boulder more than two miles without mechanical cutting tolls, skid loaders, or hydraulic cranes. Imagine carving a stone figure that includes a drainage system that permits rainwater to...
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Roman Relaxation
So what did the ancient Romans do to have fun? Explore the Colosseum, amphitheaters, baths, and arenas that housed the exciting and at times dangerous activities enjoyed in ancient Rome. An interesting look at ancient life!
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Jesus: His Life
Students explore how Jesus was a simple carpenter, yet His words transformed the course of Western Civilization. From his birth in Bethlehem to His final days and crucifixion.
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Art of the Inca
Students examine the early civilizations of Central and South America. After examining hand-crafted objects, they discuss the craftsmanship of the Inca and how they used geometric shapes and symbols in their art. They draft a design...
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Discovery Atlantis
Students explore Atlantis. In this geography lesson plan, students research selected websites to discover information about the lost continent of Atlantis. Students use the fruits of their research to participate in a debate...
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ARTIFACT to ART to GLYPHS
Students study the development of early Latin American civilizations in unit one. The second part of the unit is based on early image-making attempts from the Cro-Magnon to the Peruvian Incas. Students create their own weavings using a...
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom: Those Ancient Greeks
Students compare the treatment of men and women in Athens and Sparta. For this gender roles lesson, students research daily life in the Greek cities and create charts that compare the lives of women and men in both of the cities.
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Ancient Egypt Acrostic Poem
In this acrostic poem worksheet, learners read an example of an acrostic poem. Students then write their own acrostic poems using the letters ANCIENT EGYPT.
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Ancient China Test
In this geography and history test learning exercise, students respond to 25 short answer and multiple choice questions about the history and geography of ancient China.
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A Walk Through the Ruins of Petra
Walking through the ancient Nabataean city of Petra can be a challenge. A tour begins with a 20-minute walk down a rocky slope through the narrow Siq to get to the famous Treasury known to Indiana Jones fans. But that is...
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Making a Field Journal
Trowels and brushes are certainly important tools for an archaeologist working on a dig. Perhaps more important, however, is the archaeologist's field journal. Christina Elson, an archaeologist working with the American Museum of Natural...
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Egyptian Pharaohs
Fourth graders give one oral example of a responsibility of a leader. In groups students answer questions on the information chart pertaining to Pharaohs.
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THOSE ANCIENT GREEKS
Students research Athens and Sparta and based on their research they are to make a visual aid showing their findings.
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Who are the Greeks?
Who are the Greeks and where did they come from? Answer this and many other interesting questions related to Greek origins. You'll expose your class to the Minoan, Mycenaeans, and Dorians. Then they'll uncover how those three cultures...
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Great Wall of China
Young scholars investigate the construction of the Great Wall of China. In this Chinese history lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the contributions of the Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming Dynasties. Young...