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TechnoKnight

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine world history by creating arts and crafts. In this middle ages instructional activity, students discuss the relevence of items such as a helmet, shield and family crest. Students complete middle ages worksheets, create...
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Shadowofleaves.com: History of Japanese Swords

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the history of Japanese swords from the earliest times to present. Different kinds of swords were introduced during different historical periods with the samurai sword being the most well known.
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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Revolution: Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the San Jacinto Museum has pictures and some descriptions of weapons used by both the Mexicans and Americans in the Texas Revolution. Click on the blue words to take you to additional information.
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Royal Collection Trust (UK)

Treasures From the Royal Collection: Arms and Armour Works

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of arms and armor presented to the British royalty. A brief description accompanies the object and tells who possessed it. From the Royal Collection.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Beyond Battle (Practice/quiz)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interactive seven-question quiz/practice concerning arms and armor.
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A&E Television

History.com: 9 Bronze Age Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the introduction of bronze led humans to develop array of new, intimidating weaponry. European archeologists have uncovered hoards of Bronze Age weaponry dating from more than 4,000 years ago. The following eight Bronze Age...
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Kidport

Kidport: Weapons of the Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
View images of individual guns and swords as well as artillery pieces used by Civil War soldiers.