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Britannica Kids Silk Road - Britannica Kids Silk Road
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3 to 10
Britannica Kids Silk Road shares information on the route, trade along the road, the Silk Road's decline, a lasting legacy, and more. Under the "Images and Videos" tab is a ...more
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Britannica Kids Silk Road shares information on the route, trade along the road, the Silk Road's decline, a lasting legacy, and more. Under the "Images and Videos" tab is a short (two-minute) video, interactive map, paintings, and artifacts.
tag(s): china (81)
In the Classroom
Students can read the information to learn about the Silk Road. Students can research the cities along the Silk Road and how the Silk Road created their existence. Students can investigate more about the UNESCO World Heritage sites or Silk Road created by Yo-Yo Ma. Finally, students can debate the impact of the Silk Road then and now.OER Project's The Silk Roads - OER Project's The Silk Roads
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6 to 10Explore this site, which offers two articles, a video, and an activity. The nine-minute video allows you to pause at key points to discuss. In the simulation activity, you will ...more
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Explore this site, which offers two articles, a video, and an activity. The nine-minute video allows you to pause at key points to discuss. In the simulation activity, you will become a merchant who engages in the flow of goods and services across the region. Discover why individuals took financial and personal risks to make a profit and how the Silk Road affected communities.
In the Classroom
Students can watch the video, read the articles, and complete the stimulation activity. Students can video record themselves doing the stimulation activity, showing others how the Silk Roads goods and services traveled. Students can share their experiences and debate the value of the Silk Road to trade. Finally, students can compare the Silk Road to other ancient civilizations' trade.EdYouToo's Ancient China - EdYouToo's Ancient China
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3 to 10EdYouToo's Ancient China Part One video on Ancient China highlights the Bronze Age until the Han Dynasty in a twenty minute video. The Dynasties highlighted in the video include Xia,...more
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EdYouToo's Ancient China Part One video on Ancient China highlights the Bronze Age until the Han Dynasty in a twenty minute video. The Dynasties highlighted in the video include Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. Each video section on a dynasty shares accomplishments or important facts.
In the Classroom
Students could pick one of the dynasties to research more about and create a Google Slide presentation or a podcast using RedCircle reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast each of the dynasties. Finally, students can debate which dynasty was the most influential. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.Ancient China - Kids Discover
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3 to 8The Kids Discover Online unit on Ancient China provides a comprehensive exploration of Chinese dynasties, focusing on their history, achievements, and cultural impact. There are seven...more
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The Kids Discover Online unit on Ancient China provides a comprehensive exploration of Chinese dynasties, focusing on their history, achievements, and cultural impact. There are seven topics to explore. The resource is designed for engaging classroom use, featuring vibrant visuals, accessible text, and interactive elements that bring ancient Chinese history to life. The "Chinese Dynasties" topic covers significant eras, such as the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties, highlighting their contributions to governance, technology, and art. You must register for a free account to access this unit.
In the Classroom
Have students create a detailed timeline of the major Chinese dynasties using information from the platform. They can include significant events, technological advances, and key leaders. Use a timeline tool such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timelinely reviewed here. Using the platform's maps, students trace the territorial expansions and trade routes of a chosen dynasty, discussing the geographic challenges and advantages they faced. Pair the platform's visuals with a project where students design an artifact (ex.: bronze vessel, Great Wall section, or Terracotta Warrior). They can explain how their artifact reflects the values and innovations of the dynastyAsia for Educators - Columbia University
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K to 12Explore these extensive resources to help teach about Asia's history, culture, and contemporary issues. The site features lesson plans, primary source documents, videos, and timelines...more
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Explore these extensive resources to help teach about Asia's history, culture, and contemporary issues. The site features lesson plans, primary source documents, videos, and timelines of ancient China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. It is aligned with K-12 coursework, making it adaptable for various classrooms. It also includes professional development opportunities and strategies for integrating Asian studies into broader curriculums.
In the Classroom
Introduce the Chinese Zodiac. Students learn about the animals and the characteristics of each sign. Have students create masks or drawings of their zodiac animals and share how their traits might influence their personalities. Teach students the history of the Great Wall of China using the website's lesson plans. Have them construct a model of the Wall using craft supplies. Simulate the Silk Road by assigning students roles as traders, buyers, and travelers. Use replica trade goods like silk, spices, or ceramics (real or paper props).Khan Academy- Silk Road - Khan Academy
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6 to 12The Khan Academy page on The Silk Road explains the importance of this ancient trade route that connected the East and West. It describes how goods, ideas, cultures, and religions ...more
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The Khan Academy page on The Silk Road explains the importance of this ancient trade route that connected the East and West. It describes how goods, ideas, cultures, and religions were shared across different regions. The page includes easy-to-understand text, maps, and pictures to make learning fun and clear. Teachers can use it to help students learn about how people from different places influenced each other in the past. Assign it as reading, or start a class discussion about early globalization.
In the Classroom
Create a classroom simulation where students act as traders along the Silk Road. Assign groups specific goods (ex., silk, spices, glass) and cities, and have them "trade" with each other, considering the challenges of travel, costs, and demand. Divide students into groups to design a mock museum exhibit about the Silk Road. Each group focuses on one aspect: trade goods, religions, technology, or geography. Use digital maps or printed maps to trace the routes of the Silk Road. Have students identify key cities, trade items, and geographical challenges. To enhance learning they can use an online tool such as Google My Maps, reviewed here.List of Rulers of China - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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4 to 12"List of Rulers of China" by The Metropolitan Museum of Art outlines the major dynasties of Chinese history, spanning from the unconfirmed Xia Dynasty (ca. 2100-1600 B.C.) to the fall...more
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"List of Rulers of China" by The Metropolitan Museum of Art outlines the major dynasties of Chinese history, spanning from the unconfirmed Xia Dynasty (ca. 2100-1600 B.C.) to the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911. Each dynasty is presented with its subperiods, significant rulers, and their reign dates.
In the Classroom
Have students research the historical context of one artifact and present how it reflects the dynasty's culture or achievements. Create mystery "case files" for each dynasty with clues like significant rulers, inventions, cultural contributions, or conflicts, then divide the students into teams and have them identify the dynasty based on the clues. Students can create chronological timelines to visualize the sequence of dynasties and key events. They can use an online tool such as Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here.Silk Road Exhibit - American Museum of Natural History
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6 to 12The American Museum of Natural History's "Traveling the Silk Road: Educator Resources" provides a wealth of materials for teaching about the history, culture, and significance of the...more
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The American Museum of Natural History's "Traveling the Silk Road: Educator Resources" provides a wealth of materials for teaching about the history, culture, and significance of the Silk Road. This site includes lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources that explore trade, technology, and cultural exchange along this historic route. Engaging visuals and clear explanations help students connect the past to the present while fostering curiosity about global history. These resources are ideal for middle and high school classrooms to learn about history, geography, and economics all together.
tag(s): asia (116), china (81), cultures (180), museums (52)
In the Classroom
Show students a map of the Silk Road and have them work in pairs to locate major cities, landmarks, and trade routes. Ask them to predict what goods might have been traded in each region. Present images of artifacts from the Silk Road and have students analyze them in groups. They can discuss what the artifacts reveal about the cultures, trade, and people who used them. Divide the class into groups, each representing a different region along the Silk Road. Have students "trade" goods (using pictures or items) and experience the flow of products, ideas, and culture as they negotiate with other regions.An Introduction to Ancient China - Asian Art Museum
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6 to 12The Asian Art Museum's "An Introduction to Ancient China" is a helpful resource for teaching about ancient Chinese history and culture. It includes pictures of artifacts, easy-to-understand...more
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The Asian Art Museum's "An Introduction to Ancient China" is a helpful resource for teaching about ancient Chinese history and culture. It includes pictures of artifacts, easy-to-understand information, and lesson ideas. Teachers can find activities and questions to spark discussions and help students connect art, history, and geography. This website is a great way to make learning about ancient civilizations engaging and interesting for students.
tag(s): asia (116), china (81), cultures (180), museums (52)
In the Classroom
Assign students to research a specific aspect of ancient Chinese culture (such as the Silk Road, Confucianism, or ancient inventions) and present their findings through a slideshow, poster, or oral presentation. Students can use a resource such as Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva reviewed here. Have students design their versions of ancient Chinese artifacts, such as bronze vessels or pottery, using modeling clay or drawing tools. Include explanations of their designs' cultural significance. Create a large map of ancient China and have students label key geographical features and regions mentioned in the resource to understand the connection between geography and culture. Make the maps using Google My Maps, reviewed here.PBS: Economics in Ancient India - PBS: Economics in Ancient India
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6 to 10PBS's Economics in Ancient India highlights economics from the Ancient Indus civilization in the Indus River Valley. It also contains a worksheet that allows students to summarize information...more
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PBS's Economics in Ancient India highlights economics from the Ancient Indus civilization in the Indus River Valley. It also contains a worksheet that allows students to summarize information on the characteristics, unknowns, and trade of the Indus Valley Civilization. The worksheet also has an essay prompt for students to describe the trading patterns.
tag(s): asia (116), india (32), middle east (50)
In the Classroom
Challenge students to complete the information requested from the website. They can also create their own jewelry like the people of the Ancient Indus civilization. Finally, students can compare and contrast the trade from the Ancient Indus civilization with that of other other civilizations.Ancient India Maps - Ancient India Maps
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6 to 10Early Civilizations of Ancient India shares a map for students to label. There is also a chart to fill in from an article that highlights geography, climate, technology, farming, and...more
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Early Civilizations of Ancient India shares a map for students to label. There is also a chart to fill in from an article that highlights geography, climate, technology, farming, and trade.
tag(s): asia (116), india (32), map skills (63), maps (220), middle east (50)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the maps and research as directed on the website. They can compare and contrast maps, climate, technology, farming, and trade from other ancient civilizations. Compare the civilizations 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 of the area using clay or another medium, highlighting the features of the geography.Early Civilizations of Ancient India - Early Civilizations of Ancient India
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5 to 10Early Civilizations of Ancient India shares two map activities for students to complete. Students can label the regions rivers, other bodies of water, mountains, and civilizations....more
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Early Civilizations of Ancient India shares two map activities for students to complete. Students can label the regions rivers, other bodies of water, mountains, and civilizations.
tag(s): asia (116), cultures (180), india (32), middle east (50)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the maps as directed on the website. They can also compare and contrast maps from other ancient civilizations. Finally, students can research the bodies of water in the area to learn more about the resources and their importance.Mesopotamia Outline Map - Don Dellinger
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3 to 12This Mesopotamian outline map provides a clear visual representation of the region known as the Fertile Crescent, including the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Use this resource to help...more
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This Mesopotamian outline map provides a clear visual representation of the region known as the Fertile Crescent, including the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Use this resource to help students understand the geographic features that influenced the rise of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Students can label key locations such as Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon, trace trade routes, or identify agricultural regions. The map is ideal for lessons on geography, early human settlements, and the development of early societies.
tag(s): asia (116), map skills (63), maps (220), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Draw and analyze ancient trade routes and discuss what goods were traded and how geography influenced commerce. Have students label key rivers, cities, and regions. Assign groups to research cities or regions on the map and present their findings. Discuss how the rivers influenced agriculture, led to the invention of irrigation, or caused environmental challenges.Mesopotamia Map Activity - Becky Carson
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6 to 8The Mesopotamia Map Activity PDF includes a map for students to label major cities, rivers, and kingdoms of Mesopotamia alongside reference pages to provide historical context and geographical...more
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The Mesopotamia Map Activity PDF includes a map for students to label major cities, rivers, and kingdoms of Mesopotamia alongside reference pages to provide historical context and geographical details. The activity promotes an understanding of the region's geography, the Fertile Crescent's significance, and early civilizations' development.
tag(s): asia (116), maps (220), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Have students label and analyze the map to identify key cities, rivers, and regions. Pair the map with lessons on early civilizations, discussing how geography influenced Mesopotamian culture and trade. Combine with writing tasks such as creating a travel guide. Use a tool like SWAY, reviewed here, to quickly create online travel guides. Use the map to create quiz-style challenges such as Quizizz, reviewed here or Gimkit, reviewed here.Mesopotamia - What is Civilization - Learni
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5 to 12Learni's Video on Mesopotamia is a nice presentation about how civilization developed. It is under 9 minutes and discusses irrigation, culture, cuneiform, school, clay/mud making for...more
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Learni's Video on Mesopotamia is a nice presentation about how civilization developed. It is under 9 minutes and discusses irrigation, culture, cuneiform, school, clay/mud making for bricks, religion, class system, and the emperor.
tag(s): mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, students can create a map of the land of Mesopotamia using the Mesopotamia Outline Map, reviewed here. Students can debate the most important contribution that Mesopotamia gave to society today or the class system's role in society. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here for discussion. Finally, students can compare and contrast other ancient civilizations.Mesopotamia for Kids - Happy Learning
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5 to 12Use this Happy Learning Video as a quick introduction to Mesopotamia. It is a 4 minute video that shares the history of the origins of Mesopotamia, its importance, and its ...more
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Use this Happy Learning Video as a quick introduction to Mesopotamia. It is a 4 minute video that shares the history of the origins of Mesopotamia, its importance, and its contributions.
tag(s): asia (116), cultures (180), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Enhance students' learning by having them label a map of the land of Mesopotamia using the Mesopotamia Outline Map, reviewed here. Students can debate which is the most important contribution that Mesopotamia gave to society today. Finally, students can compare and contrast other ancient civilizations. 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.PBS Learning: Know Your Dynasties | The Story of China - PBS Learning: Know Your Dynasties | The Story of China
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3 to 12PBS Learning Media's The Story of China is an interactive quiz featuring questions related to the Shang, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. There are twenty-four questions in the...more
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PBS Learning Media's The Story of China is an interactive quiz featuring questions related to the Shang, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. There are twenty-four questions in the quiz. Share the quiz via Google Classroom or a link. An account is required to build lessons.
tag(s): china (81)
In the Classroom
Students can take the quiz that is provided. Next, have students research the questions they missed. Students can write facts that were shared via the quiz from each of the dynasties. Finally, students can share the new information they learned from the quiz.Mesopotamia - Twinkl
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6 to 10Twinkl's Mesopotamia page offers students a variety of activities about Mesopotamia. Activities include a social classes worksheet, Hammurabi's code writing activity, student response...more
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Twinkl's Mesopotamia page offers students a variety of activities about Mesopotamia. Activities include a social classes worksheet, Hammurabi's code writing activity, student response activity, advancements made in Mesopotamia, and kings of Mesopotamia fact file creation activity. To access the material, you must set up a free account.
tag(s): asia (116), cultures (180), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, students can complete the activities posted on the website. Additionally, students can develop any of those activities into a book using Book Creator, reviewed here, or a podcast using Podcast Generator, reviewed here. Finally, students can compare and contrast other ancient civilizations using a Venn Diagram tool such as ReadWriteThink Venn Diagram Interactive reviewed here.Ancient Mesopotamia - Code of Hammurabi - Test Quiz - Ducksters
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4 to 8Ducksters' page on the Code of Hammurabi provides an engaging resource for introducing students to one of history's oldest legal codes. The page includes an overview of the Code's significance...more
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Ducksters' page on the Code of Hammurabi provides an engaging resource for introducing students to one of history's oldest legal codes. The page includes an overview of the Code's significance in Mesopotamian society and a series of questions designed to test comprehension and encourage critical thinking. Teachers can use this resource to complement lessons on ancient civilizations, justice systems, or ethics. The quiz, which is printable and accompanied by a resource page, is ideal for classroom discussions, homework assignments, or formative assessments.
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tag(s): asia (116), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Have students read the page as a class or independently in a guided reading activity using eMargin, reviewed here, and discuss the key points, such as the significance of the Code and how it influenced justice systems. Use the quiz questions to guide comprehension. Ask students to write a diary entry or short story from the perspective of a Mesopotamian citizen living under Hammurabi's Code. The students can complete the entries on paper or using a tool like Blogger, reviewed here or ePubEditor, reviewed here.Mesopotamia Smartboard Review - Not provided
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6 to 12This Mesopotamian Smartboard Review Google slide presentation can help students review key facts about ancient Mesopotamia. The slides include maps, pictures of artifacts, links to...more
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This Mesopotamian Smartboard Review Google slide presentation can help students review key facts about ancient Mesopotamia. The slides include maps, pictures of artifacts, links to websites and quizzes, and summaries of important topics like the geography, government, writing, religion, and daily life of Mesopotamians. Teachers can use these slides to guide class discussions, play review games, or ask questions to check students' understanding. Using this presentation in a classroom is a great way to make reviewing fun and easy for students while preparing for a quiz or test.
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