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Breaking the Chains, Rising Out of Circumstances

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research slavery in ancient Rome and compare and contrast it to slavery in the United States.  In this slavery lesson, students investigate the differences of slavery in different parts of the country, write a paper to...
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To Be or Not to Be Democratic

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the democratic republic principles of U.S. government. In this U.S. government lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast the governments of ancient Athens,the Roman Republic, and the United States today. Students...
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Art of Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
By studying the art of ancient civilizations, students can learn about the history and traditions of different cultures.
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Breaking the Chains, Rising out of Circumstances

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research, write, and draw about Roman versus American slavery. In this slavery lesson plan, students look at the Roman portraits of slaves, its influence on Western European art, and compare Roman slavery to American slavery.
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Mythology of the Ancient World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The mythology of the ancient world can provide motivating lessons that can help students learn about history.
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Mystify with the Mathematics of Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Hieroglyphics, surveying, and the pyramids may all be explored with mathematics.
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From Greece to Main Street

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consider the influence of the Greeks on American architecture. In this American Greek Revival architecture lesson, students identify the attributes of architectural style as they compare the Parthenon with the Lincoln Memorial....
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Daily Life and Schooling

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners compare the ancient Greek method of schooling and writing to contemporary methods and learn the Greek alphabet on wax tablets.
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Science in History Part I: the Abacus To the Modern Computer

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math information instructional activity, students read one page factual accounts of the early math inventions of the abacus, the calculator and early computers. There are 40 questions to answer about the reading.
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The Great Atomic Debate

For Students 9th - 12th
In this atomic theory worksheet, students write a skit given a story line using Aristotle, Democritus and Dalton. They are given internet sites to find information about the facts and ideas of these past contributors to science.
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Greek and Roman Symbolism

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore Greek and Roman symbolism in art. In this visual art lesson, students draw portraits of ancient leaders based on the written descriptions they read about them. Students also design campaign posters using Greek or Roman...
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Scratch, Glue, Foil & Paint: Connecting Classics and the Art Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars construct a reliquary using foam board, researching basic Greek and Roman architecture and basic construction methods. They record their research and information in an architectural journal.
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The History of Money

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, young scholars investigate the history of paper money and coins. Students read paragraphs about what early people used for money and what kinds of banks were used. Young scholars complete a crossword...
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Mother's Day

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Mother's Day worksheet, learners read for information and assess comprehension and vocabulary skills. In this multiple choice worksheet, students answer ten questions.
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Early Central Heating

For Students 8th - 12th
In this history of heating worksheet, students read about the different ways of heating rooms over time. They answer three critical thinking questions about conduction, convection and heating.
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Contemporizing Myths

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners examine Rembrandt's "Abduction of Europa." For this Greek art lesson, students discuss how the artist has taken an ancient Greek myth and contemporized it. Learners read origin myths and choose a scene to illustrate in a...
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The Chambered Nautilus

For Students 4th - 6th
For this chambered nautilus worksheet, students read a 2 page article, define 10 vocabulary words and answer 7 short answer questions in complete sentences.
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Our Changing View of the Solar System

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify and name the eight planets and the five dwarf planets in our solar system. In this space science lesson, students view a slideshow of the planets and label them on an included Solar System chart.
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"Theseus and the Minotaur"

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners analyze the features of myths and legends. They read the myths "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Orpheus and Eurydice," identify the myth story elements, evaluate each story for the overall theme, describe the characters, and...
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Cloudy Days are for Reading and Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research weather proverbs and determine the scientific validity of 3 weather proverbs. They write an essay presenting their reasoning. They interview elderly people to graph the most frequently heard proverbs and theorize...
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Oedipus The King: An Introduction To Greek Drama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars gain insight into Greek tragedy and such concepts such as fate, hubris, and (dramatic) irony. They recognize the Greeks concern with fate, self-determination and the role of gods and oracles in everyday life and compare...
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Greek Theater Masks

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders learn the importance of mask in Greek theater, explore the history of Greek theater, integrate planning - design and construct a mask that shows exaggeration of features, build up features using paper mach mash, enhance...
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Heliocentric and Geocentric Models

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this worksheet, students read an informational article and view drawings of the two models. In this comprehension worksheet, students answer twelve questions.
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Do You Have a Sinking Feeling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how marine archaeologists use historical and archaeological data to draw inferences about shipwrecks. Students plot the position of a shipwrecked vessel, and draw inferences about the shipwreck from artifacts that have...

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