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Out & About: Ancient Rome

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students consider the accomplishments of the Romans. In this ancient Rome lesson, students take a closer look at Roman contributions to modern society as they visit the suggested museums and their websites.
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Ancient Rome: Map Work

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders participate in activities that require them to examine the history , political structure, chronology, and significant figures of the empire.
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Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ancient Mesopotamia worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.
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Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. In this ancient Greece lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a debate about life...
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Ancient Rome: Map Work

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders use digital and print maps to examine the geography of the Roman empires. Students are assigned regions of the empire to analyze and present their...
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Can You Save the Roman Republic?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders review what they know about Rome. In this World history lesson, 6th graders pretend they are Romans and try to correct some of Rome's major problems.
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Ancient Greece

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils discover the world of ancient Greece. In this ancient Greece lesson, students compare and contrast the culture of Athens and Sparta. Pupils also compare the democracy in Athens with the democracy in the United States today.
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Class, At-ten-tion!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore alphabetical and chronological organization through geography. In this lesson on ancient India, students use computers to create and publish autobiographical time lines to illustrate important events in their lives....
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Chapter 5 – Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Roman Empire activity, learners read assigned textbook pages regarding ancient Rome and respond to 60 short answer questions.
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom: Those Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare the treatment of men and women in Athens and Sparta. In 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 China: Student Created Word Search Puzzles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders classify and organize information about ancient China. In this Chinese history activity, 6th graders create word search puzzles and record the processes they used to create them.
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From Athena to Zeus: Digital Stories Through the Eyes of Greek Gods and Godesses

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Practice creating digital presentations based around Greek Mythology. Your class will create digital books dedicated to individual Greek Gods.  They will utilize their photography skills and multimedia labs to create a digital experience...
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The Seven Wonders of the World: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the culture of classical Greece by examining The Statue of Zeus at Olympia. In this Seven Wonders of the World lesson, students will expand their understanding of Greek mythology, the Olympics and the Greek Isles....
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An Interview With the Past: Ancient Roman and U.S. Government Leaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students produce a modern television interview show where they present information about Ancient Rome and its influence on modern governments. In this governments lesson plan, students produce shows in groups.
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Great Caesar’s Ghost

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the Roman social classes and political structure. Students use their findings to write diary entries that describe daily life in Rome.
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Civilization Pie

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students define civilization as it was in ancient times.  In this world history instructional activity, students work in small groups to write a recipe that has all the combined ingredients of early civilized societies and share their...
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Archaeology: Quiz 2

For Students 5th - 10th
In this archaeology worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about the archaeology of Egyptians, Greeks, Stonehenge, and more. Students complete 4 questions.
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Egyptian Diary Project

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a journal activity in conjunction with a study of ancient Egypt. In this history and writing lesson plan, 7th graders write a journal entry based on the life of an ancient Egyptian pharoah they create.
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Newscast From An Ancient City

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders produce a newscast from an Ancient Roman city. For this journalism and history lesson, 7th graders work in groups to dramatize a historical event from the Roman Empire. students sequence the events, role-play, and create...
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The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students read and research about Alexandria's Great Lighthouse. In this Greek architecture lesson, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Students research lighthouses online and write a report.
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Creating Animated Overviews in History

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the attributes of ancient civilizations. In this world history lesson, 7th graders conduct research to create animated movies. Students research ancient Egypt or feudal Japan and follow the provided steps to...
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The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research the parallel development and complexity of writing and civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. In this ancient Mesopotamia lesson, students analyze the Cuneiform writing system in ancient Mesopotamia and how the...
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Architecture and Democracy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders contrast and compare ancient Greece to the U.S.A.  In this Greek History lesson plan, 5th graders investigate the buildings and designs of ancient Greece, as well as their democracy and government.  Students answer...
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The Mummy's Tomb: An Ideal Hope Chest Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students create replicas of Egyptian tombs. In this visual arts lesson, students study the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians regarding the afterlife. Students design small mummy tombs using shoe bows, modelling clay, and embellishments.