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Curated OER

The Conquest of the Aztec Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use the classroom atlases, the Internet or textbooks to draw a freehand map. They work in groups using the maps in the book The Broken Spears (Portilla) and The Conquest of New Spain (Diaz) to draw a freehand map...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Do As the Romans: Construct an Aqueduct!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how the Romans engineered and built aqueducts. They read a manual, explore the Construct a Roman Aqueduct online activity, and construct an aqueduct that will transport two liters of water across a short distance in the...
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Other

History of Roman Architecture: Pont Du Gard

For Students 9th - 10th
Great information about the Pont du Gard, as well as some great photographs. Very nice and informative site.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Water Science Storytime!

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website features a fictious town, Dryville, and uses it to illustrate every aspect of water management that you might encounter. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Website
Emory University

Odyssey Online: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Terrific site about ancient Rome. Site breaks down information into sections about people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology. There are also games to play as you go along.
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Roman Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
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Website
Emory University

Emory University: Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
An exploratory site of Rome with pages on People, Mythology, Daily Life, Death & Burial, Writing, and Archeology.
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Handout
Other

British Columbia Institute of Technology: Roman Aqueducts

For Students 9th - 10th
According to this author, "perhaps the most recognizable symbol of ancient Rome is the image of the aqueduct". At this site, the construction of the Roman Aqueducts is detailed, along with the Roman Arch. An illustration is also part of...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Do as the Romans: Construct an Aqueduct!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students work with specified materials to create aqueduct components that will transport 2 liters of water across a short distance in their classroom. The goal is to build an aqueduct that will supply Aqueductis, a...
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Website
United Nations

Unesco World Heritage: Pont Du Gard

For Students 9th - 10th
This Roman aqueduct is one of UNESCO's world heritage sites. This article both shows this structure and explains why it was chosen.
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University at Buffalo

University of Buffalo: Pictures of the Pont Du Gard

For Students 9th - 10th
Three views of the Pont du Gard in France. A large view, a detailed view, and a view of the roadway on the aqueduct.
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Curated OER

Pont Du Gard

For Students 6th - 8th
Introductory site that explores the world of the ancient Romans. Provides images of artifacts to help explain how the Romans lived. Has sections on people, mythology, daily life, death & burial and writing.