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The Meaning of Rock Art

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners examine the significance of rock art. They discuss and view examples of historical rock art, and create a design on a rock that tells a story using African and American symbols.
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Making Peace

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine how African societies view their family and ancestors and settle disputes. They create a spirit doll, and role-play conflict resolution using the ancestor figure dolls.
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The Arts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East: An Exploration of Art, Music and Film

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the arts of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. After viewing films, they discuss the views of the various characters and identify the differences in the cultures presented. They also use the internet to evaluate various...
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Some Ways to Integrate Trade, the "Missing Link" into Ancient History

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the importance of trade in the Mediterranean Sea. In groups, they create a chart of the items that were most popular in the late Bronze Age and where they originated. To end the lesson, they read an article out of...
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The Roman Empire

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire and describe the changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Why Did Transatlantic Slavery Exist?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a quick introduction to the transatlantic slave trade? A student-produced presentation outlines the history behind European involvement in the triangle trade.
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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 activity, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Students research lighthouses online and write a report.
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The Fall of Rome (150CE-475CE)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the fall of Rome. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 13

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 13 learning exercise, learners interactively answer 5 multiple choice questions about ancient / old things as part of an online magazine.
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The Empires of Early Africa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view the video "Empires of Early Africa." They are asked: Who was Nefertiti? They review the facts about Akhenaten and Nefertiti. Students discuss how archaeologists looked for clues to determine the identity of the mummy...
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Nasco Color Sculpt Mask Making

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the various masks made in African, Japanese, and Ancient Egyptian cultures and discuss the funtion of these masks in each society. They create a mask from one of these cultures using a molding technique.
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Medieval African Kingdoms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the geography and political history of West Africa. They role-play as applicants to a company that transports customers to any historic time period. Working in teams, they create promotional products encouraging...
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Keeping the Past Alive

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family member about oral...
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Africa's Climatic Regions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the different climates and vegetation of Africa, and compare them to similar climatic regions found in the United States.
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History Quiz 67

For Students 5th - 10th
In this history worksheet, students take a multiple choice quiz about the geography of famous empires. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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In Celebration of the Silk Road

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the ancient trade routes of the Silk Road with a focus on a province in China to identify artifacts and research how these items arrived in the city of Turpan.
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The Peanut Wizard

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the history of the peanut. In this social studies lesson, students read the book A Pocket Full of Goobers and examine the a peanut. Students discuss the peanut's characteristics and take notes on an article about...
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Middle Passage: a Journey of Endurance

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners determine that thriving African cultures engaged in international trade and exploration before the emergence of European civilization. The study ancient Ghana, its geographic locale, the diversity therein to include its people,...
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The History of Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this World History worksheet, students use the clues to identify what historians now understand about ancient Egypt and its people. They complete each of 14 clues with a word or phrase related to what they already know.
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World History: Why Civilizations Fall

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine factors leading to the demise of ancient civilizations. They list causes that led to the downfall of these societies. Students conduct Internet research and participate in online archaeological investigations.
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Veni, Vidi, Vici

For Teachers 3rd
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
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Do You Really Know What Wealth Is?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what it means to have wealth-a concept that turns out to be philosophical as well as economic-and examine the importance of music. They examine the concepts of wealth in Mali and in the United States and consider the...
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Euthyphro

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 17 multiple choice questions about Euthyphro by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Animals in Myths and Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the role of lions, elephants, and bears in ancient Roman life and mythology. They develop a strong understanding of the role animals played in important ancient Roman historical events and myths.

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