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Discover Ancient Rome - History for Kids
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3 to 7
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Step back in time and uncover the wonders of Ancient Rome with the History for Kids website! This site offers a treasure trove of information about Roman civilization, from its ...more
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Step back in time and uncover the wonders of Ancient Rome with the History for Kids website! This site offers a treasure trove of information about Roman civilization, from its powerful empire and legendary gladiators to its incredible architecture and daily life. With kid-friendly language, eye-catching visuals, and interactive features, it's the perfect resource to spark curiosity and bring history to life. Teachers can use it to enrich lessons, provide engaging homework, or inspire students to dive deeper into the fascinating world of Ancient Rome!
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tag(s): art history (99), italy (20), myths and legends (31), religions (90), romans (40), rome (25)
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Challenge students to design a Roman city, incorporating features like aqueducts, amphitheaters, markets, and temples. They can create maps and 3D models using CoSpaces, reviewed here, or digital blueprints and explain how their city reflects Roman values and innovations. Fill a bag with images or small models of Roman artifacts (ex., coins, laurel wreaths, or colosseum replicas). Students take turns pulling out an item, describing it, and guessing its significance in Roman culture. Assign students roles as Roman citizens (ex., senator, gladiator, merchant, or farmer). Have them act out a day in their lives based on details from the website. Students can dress up or use props to bring their characters to life.The Roman World - Penn Museum
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6 to 12
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The Penn Museum's Roman World website offers an interactive and educational resource for teachers exploring Ancient Rome with their students. It provides engaging content on Roman history,...more
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The Penn Museum's Roman World website offers an interactive and educational resource for teachers exploring Ancient Rome with their students. It provides engaging content on Roman history, culture, and daily life through artifacts, maps, and virtual exhibits. The website includes sections on Roman government, engineering, art, and religion, supported by detailed descriptions and visuals. Teachers can use this resource to enhance lessons by showcasing actual artifacts and encouraging critical discussions about their significance. The site's interactive elements and accessible format make it an excellent tool for bringing the Roman world to life in the classroom.
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Using the website's information on Roman engineering, ask students to research aqueducts or roads. Challenge them to build a small model using household materials and explain how the engineering principles work. Assign students an artifact from the website to study. Have them describe the artifact's features, guess its use, and discuss what it reveals about Roman daily life or culture in a video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or moovly, reviewed here. Have students create a travel itinerary for a Roman citizen, detailing what they would see, do, and experience while traveling through the Roman World.Ancient Rome - History.com
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6 to 12
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View this detailed and engaging resource for teachers to support lessons on Roman history. It covers key topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic and Empire, cultural...more
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View this detailed and engaging resource for teachers to support lessons on Roman history. It covers key topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic and Empire, cultural achievements, military conquests, and the eventual decline of the empire. The page includes accessible text, timelines, and multimedia resources like videos and images, making it suitable for various teaching styles. Teachers can use this resource to provide students with a comprehensive overview of Ancient Rome, connect historical events to broader themes, and encourage critical thinking about the impact of Roman civilization on the modern world.
tag(s): cultures (172), italy (20), multimedia (51), romans (40), rome (25)
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Have students create a visual timeline of significant events in Ancient Rome's history using the information from the website. Students can add images, dates, and brief descriptions, practicing their summarization and research skills when using Padlet, reviewed here or Timelinely, reviewed here. Ask students to research aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome, such as food, clothing, or entertainment, and create a diorama or poster presentation. Using details from the website, ask students to write a short historical fiction story set in Ancient Rome.Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art - Getty Museum
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K to 12
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes...more
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes detailed lesson plans that guide students in analyzing artworks inspired by Greek, Roman, and other cultural myths. Lessons cover topics such as identifying mythological characters, interpreting stories depicted in art, and understanding the cultural significance of myths. The curriculum features engaging activities like comparing myths across cultures, creating visual representations of mythological tales, and exploring the symbolism in famous artworks. With printable resources, discussion prompts, and project ideas, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering a deeper appreciation of mythology and its influence on art.
tag(s): europe (84), greek (45), myths and legends (31), romans (40)
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Provide students with images of famous artworks from the curriculum depicting mythological characters. Challenge them to identify the characters, attributes, and the myths they represent. Turn it into a scavenger hunt by giving clues about the myths or symbols. Invite students to design a mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones in the lesson plans. Expand beyond Greek and Roman mythology by exploring myths from other cultures, such as Norse, Egyptian, or Indigenous traditions. Invite students to design their own mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones found in the lesson plans. The creatures can be made on paper or using Google Drawings, reviewed here or Tux Paint, reviewed here.Asian Influences on European Art - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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The Getty Education website's Asian Influences curriculum explores of how Asian art, culture, and ideas have shaped artistic traditions worldwide. This resource includes lesson plans,...more
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The Getty Education website's Asian Influences curriculum explores of how Asian art, culture, and ideas have shaped artistic traditions worldwide. This resource includes lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content that help students understand the impact of Asian aesthetics on various art forms. It covers topics such as the Silk Road's role in cultural exchange, the influence of Asian themes in European art, and traditional Asian artistic techniques. Focusing on cross-cultural connections, this curriculum provides a valuable framework for integrating art history and global studies into the classroom.
tag(s): art history (99), asia (110), china (81)
In the Classroom
Have students select an Asian or European artwork influenced by another culture and write a creative story imagining the people, trade, or events behind its creation. After exploring Asian motifs in European art, challenge students to create their own artwork incorporating Asian-inspired elements (ex., calligraphy, floral patterns, or geometric designs). Introduce the Silk Road's significance using images from the curriculum. Have students map the route and identify key goods, ideas, and artistic influences exchanged along the way. Online mapping tools such as Google My Maps, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here.Getty Education- Curricula and Teaching Guides - Getty Museum
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K to 12
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities,...more
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content tailored for diverse grade levels and subjects, such as history, language arts, and visual arts. The resources emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding, featuring topics like ancient civilizations, photography, and visual storytelling. These materials align with academic standards and include educator guides, worksheets, and interactive experiences, making them an invaluable tool for enriching classroom instruction through the power of art. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): critical thinking (122), interactive stories (21), multimedia (51), photography (121), stories and storytelling (58)
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Select a lesson from Getty's curriculum on world cultures. For example, examine Ancient Greek pottery and have students create their designs on paper based on the themes or stories depicted in the originals. Show an artwork from the Getty collection and have students write a creative story inspired by it. Use the provided resources on visual storytelling for guidance. The "Understanding Formal Analysis" videos can also introduce students to elements of art (line, color, texture, etc.). Then, assign students an artwork to analyze using these elements, working in pairs or small groups. Explore art from different periods using the Getty's curated lesson plans on ancient civilizations or the Renaissance. Have students create a timeline showcasing key artworks and their historical significance. Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here or Read Write Think Timeline, reviewed here.Ancient Roman Empire Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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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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Help your students learn more about ancient Rome. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Ancient China Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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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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Share these resources with your students to learn about Ancient China. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Ancient Egypt Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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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.Ancient Greece Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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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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Share these resources with your students to learn about Ancient Greece. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.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.Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art - Getty Museum
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6 to 12
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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 (110), cultures (172), europe (84), greek (45), 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.Learn Bright's Ancient Greece - Learn Bright's Ancient Greece
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5 to 10
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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.Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games - The International Olympic Committee
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5 to 10
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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.Live from Ancient Olympia - EDSITEment
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6 to 8
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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.The Ancient Greek Olympics - The Ancient Greek Olympics
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3 to 10
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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.Teaching World History: Ancient Greece - HMH's Ancient Greece
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6 to 12
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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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5 to 12
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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.My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece - My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece
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6 to 10
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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 (45), greeks (41), myths and legends (31)
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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.All About Ancient Greece for Children - Twinkl
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3 to 5
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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.
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