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Ancient Roman Empire Resources - TeachersFirst
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The Roman Empire, one of history's most expansive and enduring civilizations, shaped the course of Western civilization for over a millennium. This curated collection of resources offers...more
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The Roman Empire, one of history's most expansive and enduring civilizations, shaped the course of Western civilization for over a millennium. This curated collection of resources offers a deep dive into the complex tapestry of Roman history and culture. From the mythical founding of Rome to the fall of Constantinople, these materials cover the empire's rise to power, its technological and architectural innovations, its system of law and government, and its lasting impact on language, art, and philosophy. As your class is learning about Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, share resources from this collection.
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Ancient China Resources - TeachersFirst
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Treat your students to an eye-opening journey through the foundational eras of Chinese civilization with our extensive collection of resources on the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties....more
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Treat your students to an eye-opening journey through the foundational eras of Chinese civilization with our extensive collection of resources on the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. This curated list offers a rich tapestry of materials spanning nearly two millennia of China's formative history, from the bronze-working Shang (circa 1600-1046 BCE) to the culturally influential Han (202 BCE-220 CE). Delve into the extensive galleries of art, technology, and archaeological discoveries along the Silk Road. Whether you're a student researching Chinese history or an educator crafting engaging lessons related to the roots of East Asian civilization, this collection provides a window into the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
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Ancient Egypt Resources - TeachersFirst
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Step into the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphs with our collection of Ancient Egyptian resources. The resources offer a great selection of materials spanning over 3,000...more
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Step into the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphs with our collection of Ancient Egyptian resources. The resources offer a great selection of materials spanning over 3,000 years of one of the world's most enduring and influential civilizations. From the banks of the life-giving Nile to the enigmatic chambers of the Great Pyramids, our diverse array of educational content brings the wonders of Ancient Egypt to life. Explore high-resolution images of intricate tomb paintings and interactive maps tracing the kingdom's expansion and cultural influence. Our collection features resources on daily life in ancient Egyptian society, the complexities of their writing system, and the technological marvels that enabled the construction of their awe-inspiring monuments. Whether your students are embarking on a school project or you are looking for extension activities for your lessons and options for differentiation, these resources provide a gateway to understanding the rich tapestry of Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and lasting legacy.
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Help your students learn more about ancient Egypt. This list includes resources for cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Greece Resources - TeachersFirst
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Ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, has left an indelible mark on Western culture. This collection of resources offers a thorough look...more
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Ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, has left an indelible mark on Western culture. This collection of resources offers a thorough look into the rich tapestry of Greek history, philosophy, art, and daily life. From the epic tales of Homer to the enduring wisdom of Socrates, from the architectural marvels of the Parthenon to the birth of democracy in Athens, these curated materials provide students with a gateway to explore one of the most influential civilizations in human history. Discover many resources to share in your lessons.
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Resources related to Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations - TeachersFirst
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Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians,...more
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Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. From interactive timelines that trace the rise and fall of these empires to high-resolution images of archaeological artifacts, our resources bring the ancient world to life. This collection features primary sources and multimedia presentations on daily life in ancient cities like Ur and Nineveh. Share these resources with your students to aid in understanding the foundational civilizations that laid the groundwork for human progress in law, science, literature, and government.
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Help your students learn more about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations. This list includes resources for cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art - Getty Museum
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through...more
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through interactive tools, curated resources, and detailed lessons, the site delves into the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, and more. Teachers can access various visual art materials, artifacts, and primary sources alongside suggested activities that encourage critical thinking and cross-disciplinary learning. This resource is perfect for engaging students in historical inquiry, cultural exploration, and the connections between ancient civilizations and modern society.
tag(s): africa (144), asia (109), cultures (171), europe (83), greek (44), mesopotamia (32)
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Ask students to design and present an ancient civilization, considering key aspects like government, art, religion, and daily life. They can create maps, cultural artifacts, and stories about their civilization. Have students create the maps with online tools such as Google My Map, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here. Create a "mystery box" filled with images or replicas of ancient artifacts from various civilizations (ex., Egyptian, Greek, Roman). Have students guess which civilization the artifacts belong to and encourage them to explain their reasoning. Introduce students to myths and legends from ancient civilizations, such as Greek gods or Egyptian creation stories. Have students choose a myth to retell in their own words, or ask them to write an original myth, incorporating the themes and values of an ancient civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece - Learn Bright's Ancient Greece
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece video highlights the ancient civilization in eight minutes. The video presents how Ancient Greece contributed to modern society, the Archaic Period, Classical...more
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece video highlights the ancient civilization in eight minutes. The video presents how Ancient Greece contributed to modern society, the Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period, government, philosophy, architecture, science, homes, clothing, jobs, food, and so much more.
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Have students pick one part from the video and post the information on a Padlet reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast the different periods during Ancient Greece, homes, clothes, jobs, and/or government. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Finally, students can create a diorama highlighting one aspect of Ancient Greece.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games - The International Olympic Committee
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The International Olympic Committee presents information on the Ancient Olympic Games. The site begins with ten facts about the Ancient Olympics. Then, it shares about Olympia today,...more
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The International Olympic Committee presents information on the Ancient Olympic Games. The site begins with ten facts about the Ancient Olympics. Then, it shares about Olympia today, the greats of the Olympics, sports, spectators, the end of the Ancient games, and more.
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Students can pick one aspect from the site and post the information in a Padlet, reviewed here. Student can create their own Olympic sport and use Vnote, reviewed here to describe it. Finally, students can compare the Ancient Olympics to the modern-day Olympics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Live from Ancient Olympia - EDSITEment
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EDSITEment offers Live from Ancient Olympia, a lesson plan in which students will learn about the city of Olympia and the ancient Olympic Games held there, ancient athletes,...more
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EDSITEment offers Live from Ancient Olympia, a lesson plan in which students will learn about the city of Olympia and the ancient Olympic Games held there, ancient athletes, and qualities for which ancient Olympic athletes were praised or blamed. The goal is for students to write and perform scripts for "live interviews" with ancient athletes that reflect an understanding of the beliefs and values that underlay the ancient Olympic Games. Lessons are aligned to the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Lesson extensions are posted to use with students. Finally, this can be shared in Google Classroom.
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Have students participate in the lessons/activities posted on the website. Students can create a timeline featuring highlights of the Olympics from Ancient Greece to the modern day using History in Motion, reviewed here . Finally, students can pretend to be an Olympian and be interviewed by a fellow student. Record the interviews as podcasts using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ancient Greek Olympics - The Ancient Greek Olympics
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The Ancient Greek Olympics for kids offers a wealth of information on the ancient Olympics. The site begins with a brief overview of the Ancient Olympics. Then there are resources ...more
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The Ancient Greek Olympics for kids offers a wealth of information on the ancient Olympics. The site begins with a brief overview of the Ancient Olympics. Then there are resources on the Olympics to click on, including: how the Olympic Games began, a story of the Olympic Games from the British Museum, an interactive quiz, and more. Finally, the bottom of the site shares tons of additional resources on Ancient Greece. This site is best viewed with Microsoft Edge.
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Students can participate in an Olympics with the same games as Ancient Greece, compare and contrast the Ancient Olympics to the modern Olympics, and research more about the god Zeus, whom the Olympics honor.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching World History: Ancient Greece - HMH's Ancient Greece
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HMH's Ancient Greece blog contains worksheets and activities to teach about Ancient Greece. The worksheets include a timeline, excerpts from Book 22 of the Iliad, and a writing activity....more
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HMH's Ancient Greece blog contains worksheets and activities to teach about Ancient Greece. The worksheets include a timeline, excerpts from Book 22 of the Iliad, and a writing activity.
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Have students re-create the timeline with images using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Students can continue reading the Iliad. Finally, have students complete the writing activity posted on the site.
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Lesson Plans of Ancient Greece - Classical Period - Historical Context
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Historical Context offers resources about Ancient Greece. It starts with facts about global events, important people, archaeological findings, and life lessons. The site posts important...more
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Historical Context offers resources about Ancient Greece. It starts with facts about global events, important people, archaeological findings, and life lessons. The site posts important vocabulary and activities for students. Student activities include: historical role-playing, Athenian democracy stimulation, Greek storytelling, Ancient Greece art and architecture gallery walk, and more.
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post facts about important people listed on the site. Students can virtually visit a museum hosting Ancient Greek artwork and architecture. Finally, students can perform a Greek play.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece - My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization of Greece. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education,...more
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization of Greece. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education, mythology and Gods, and death in Ancient Greece. Images and teachers' notes are also available.
tag(s): greece (41), greek (44), greeks (41), myths and legends (29)
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Have students compare and contrast the topics on the website with those of other civilizations. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. Students can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. They can also virtually visit a museum that hosts Ancient Greek artifacts and reenact a Greek play.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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All About Ancient Greece for Children - Twinkl
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Twinkl offers free resources on Ancient Greece. The site has general information on the Odyssey, the Trojan War, the curse of Medusa, the great minds of Ancient Greece, and more. ...more
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Twinkl offers free resources on Ancient Greece. The site has general information on the Odyssey, the Trojan War, the curse of Medusa, the great minds of Ancient Greece, and more. To access the resources, you must create a free account.
tag(s): greece (41), greek (44), greeks (41), myths and legends (29)
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Students can use Genially, reviewed here to share the various facts they learned. Students can build a diorama of Ancient Greece. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Students can also do one of the activities that is listed on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Britannica Kids Ancient Greece - Britannica Kids Ancient Greece
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Britannica Kids Ancient Greece is a free website featuring information about the ancient civilization. It shares information on Aegean civilization, Greek cities, Hellenes, democracy...more
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Britannica Kids Ancient Greece is a free website featuring information about the ancient civilization. It shares information on Aegean civilization, Greek cities, Hellenes, democracy and culture in Athens, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, the rise of Macedonia, and the Hellenistic Age. It includes some images from Ancient Greece, too. The article can be featured in three different ways: kids (up to grade 5), students (grades 6-8), and scholars (grades 9 and up). A read-aloud feature is available for the paid subscription.
tag(s): democracy (23), greece (41), greek (44), greeks (41)
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Students can pick one of the facts to research more about and create a flyer or presentation in Desygner, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Use a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Finally, students can debate which ancient culture most influenced civilization today.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Talking Tours - Google Arts and Culture
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Google Arts and Culture combines the magic of AI with Google Maps to create an audio tour of cultural landmarks worldwide. After launching the experiment, you can click any pin ...more
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Google Arts and Culture combines the magic of AI with Google Maps to create an audio tour of cultural landmarks worldwide. After launching the experiment, you can click any pin on the map to begin the tour or select from options that include landmarks, nature, archaeology, and cultural institutions. After choosing a pin, the map opens in street view, and the AI-generated audio commentary begins. Use the arrow to move the panoramic image around, take a snapshot, generate a new commentary, or choose the blue button to record a question and receive an audio response.
tag(s): archeology (28), artificial intelligence (169), deserts (16), forests (29), landmarks (22), maps (215), museums (51), virtual field trips (119)
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Take your students to the world's most famous cultural landmarks without leaving your classroom using Talking Tours. Use this Google Experiment to enhance learning by exploring specific locations in books or mentioned in history lessons. If you have five minutes to fill at the end of a class period, ask students to select a location to explore and ask questions. Extend learning using a timeline generation tool like MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline that shares the story of critical events in the location you are exploring. Further, extend learning by finding or creating an interactive chatbot such as those available on SchoolAI, reviewed here. For example, when visiting Nelson's Column, found at Trafalgar Square in London, search for a "Space" featuring Lord Nelson and invite your students to interact and ask questions to learn more about his epic sea battles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Daily Life in the Indus Valley - BBC
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The BBC Bitesize website offers an engaging and interactive resource for teaching students about the Indus Valley Civilization. The page includes concise explanations, vibrant visuals,...more
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The BBC Bitesize website offers an engaging and interactive resource for teaching students about the Indus Valley Civilization. The page includes concise explanations, vibrant visuals, and quizzes to reinforce learning, making it accessible and appealing for middle school students. Key topics such as city planning, daily life, and trade are covered, helping students understand the significance of this ancient civilization. Teachers can use this resource to accompany history lessons with interactive activities, encourage independent research, and assess understanding through integrated quizzes. It's an excellent tool for blending learning with exploration.
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Use the built-in quizzes as a classroom game, dividing students into teams to answer questions based on the content. After exploring the website's content on city planning, have students design an Indus Valley-inspired home using grid layouts or 3D models. Have students compare the Indus Valley Civilization with another ancient civilization, such as Mesopotamia or Egypt, focusing on city planning, trade, and cultural practices. Encourage students to research one aspect of the civilization, such as trade, artifacts, or religion, and use the website to create a multimedia presentation to share with the class. Use an online tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here or moovly, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Indus Civilization Videos - Harappa.com
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The Harappa website offers a rich collection of educational videos that delve into topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient history. Many videos are in-depth, lasting...more
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The Harappa website offers a rich collection of educational videos that delve into topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient history. Many videos are in-depth, lasting 45 minutes or more, making them ideal for detailed learning or research. The platform is a valuable resource for educators, students, and history enthusiasts looking to explore ancient civilizations through a multimedia lens. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Due to the length of some of the videos, teachers may be interested in editing the videos using tools like Clipchamp, reviewed here18306, Clipgrab, reviewed here, and ReClipped, reviewed here helpful for customization, annotation, or sharing key moments. Assign students to watch specific videos and create presentations or reports on topics like urban planning in Harappa or the significance of trade and seals in the civilization. Incorporate the videos into lessons that blend history with geography, science, or art, such as analyzing the engineering behind the drainage systems or recreating Harappan artifacts. Encourage students to use tools like Edpuzzle, reviewed here or PlayPosit, reviewed here to edit or annotate key parts of the videos, creating their own narrated summaries or visual analyses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Early Human Civilizations - History.com
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The History.com article The Earliest Human Civilizations explores the emergence of some of the world's first civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and...more
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The History.com article The Earliest Human Civilizations explores the emergence of some of the world's first civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. It highlights key features of these societies, such as agriculture, urbanization, written language, and organized government, which marked the transition from nomadic to settled lifestyles. This resource provides educators with an overview of foundational civilizations that shaped human history, making it ideal for lessons in world history or social studies. Teachers can use this content to introduce students to the characteristics of early civilizations, foster discussions about their similarities and differences, and connect ancient achievements to modern society.
tag(s): china (80), egypt (50), india (32), mesopotamia (32)
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Students can create a chart comparing the key characteristics (including government, agriculture, writing, and religion) of the civilizations in the article. The chart can also be made digitally using a tool such as Infogram, reviewed here. Using an online mapping tool like Google Earth, reviewed here, have students locate the geographic regions of the earliest civilizations and analyze how natural features (rivers, mountains) influenced their development. Students can design a mini-museum exhibit on a chosen civilization using posters, models, or dioramas showcasing key features like artifacts, buildings, and cultural practices. Students can also write a creative story imagining a day in the life of someone living in one of the early civilizations, incorporating details from the article.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Here's Why These Six Ancient Civilizations Mysteriously Collapsed - History.com
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The History.com article 6 Civilizations That Mysteriously Collapsed examines the sudden and often unexplained declines of six ancient civilizations: the Maya, Indus Valley, Ancestral...more
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The History.com article 6 Civilizations That Mysteriously Collapsed examines the sudden and often unexplained declines of six ancient civilizations: the Maya, Indus Valley, Ancestral Puebloans, Cahokia, Easter Island, and Greenland's Norse settlements. The article explores contributing factors such as drought, deforestation, resource depletion, social upheaval, and climate change, providing insights into how these societies thrived before facing challenges that led to their downfall. This resource is ideal for educators teaching history, geography, or anthropology, as it encourages students to analyze the interplay between human activity and environmental factors. Teachers can use it to promote critical thinking through discussions, research projects, or comparative studies on the rise and fall of civilizations throughout history.
tag(s): india (32), mayans (14), mexico (31), native americans (108), vikings (10)
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Students can work in teams to design a hypothetical civilization that could thrive while addressing challenges faced by the ancient ones. Teams present their civilization plans as a poster, model, or digital presentation such as Visme, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Using an online tool such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, students could create a collaborative timeline showing when and how each civilization flourished and eventually declined. Students research a modern society facing similar challenges, including climate change and resource depletion, and compare it to one of the ancient civilizations discussed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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