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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colossal Structures and Sculptures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the historical, procedural, and comparative studies of colossal sculptures and structures in this six lessons unit. The cooperative efforts of many people to complete the works is emphasized.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Geography of Renaissance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research the geography of the Renaissance. Using maps of Europe, they identify at least three key cities during the time period and discuss the main types of transportation. They research the various customs...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constructing a Wardrobe

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast storage spaces of the past and present. They examine how furniture tells us how people lived, and work in pairs to design and construct a contemporary wardrobe that fits their personal needs.
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

How to Create a Virtual Mediterranean Cruise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars determine the ports they visit and develop a plan to study each region’s history and culture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Basilica of the Assumption-A Symbol of Freedom

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the importance of the Basilica of Assumption and the development of the Catholic Church in Maryland. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the Basilica of the Assumption and the Catholic Church.
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Activity
Denton Independent School District

Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Justinian I

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research emperor Justinian I in this activity. They identify the contributions of Theodora to Justinian's rule, and the expansion of the Byzantine Empire during this time. They then analyze the contributions of Byzantine on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

European Tour: History and Tradition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Sistine Chapel. In this European history lesson, students watch "Sistine Chapel Frescoes: Scenes from Genesis." Students then discuss the Vatican and the role of the Pope. Students then visit a website to take a...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Religion is an important area of study in any history class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Renaissance was a Rebirth

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this Renaissance study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 4 reflection questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Monument Museum

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners design monuments, taking into account what is known about geometric shapes and measuring. Students create a museum complete with monuments and descritions of the monuments. Learners provide guides at each monument in order to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Byzantine Church and the Schism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the role of the church in the Byzantine Empire, and the importance that relgion has played in the development of socieites. They research the events that led up to the division of the Byzantine church, and the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hatshepsut's Temples and Obelisks

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create Hatshepsut's Temples and Obelisks using a variety of materials.
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Lesson Plan
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Roman Art: A Resource for Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes numerous pieces of Roman art with images and lesson plans included.
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Unit Plan
Other

The Romans: Art, Architecture, & Building

For Students 9th - 10th
The main Roman innovations in sculpture were in portraiture and in the recording of actual events in low relief.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.
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Website
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Rulers: Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a list of the emperors of the Roman Empire, separated by dynasty. In addition, you can click on pictures of art and architecture of each dynasty of the Roman Empire to get information about them.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Ancient Roman Art and Architecture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot as he explains features of ancient Roman architecture.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The New Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
With Rome's conquest of foreign lands, she assimilates many ideas for literature, architecture, art, religion, and philosophy.
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Handout
Other

Romans in Sussex: How Romans Built Their Houses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives details on how the Romans built their homes in England. It explains how a villa might look, the materials used in the construction of the home, how they heated the house and more.
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Online Course
Yale University

Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-three university-level lectures, available in audio, video, or text format, from a course on the architecture of ancient Rome. With coverage of Roman engineering and technology, materials, and significant structures and sites.
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Website
Other

A Perspective of the Ancient Romans

For Students K - 1st
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.
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Website
Other

University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Roman Villa and Mosaics

For Students 9th - 10th
Three pages of photos of an early Roman villa with decorative floor, wall, and bath mosaics.