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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.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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.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 (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.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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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.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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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.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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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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DCU Library - DCU Library
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5 to 12
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DCU Library provides free resources for Ancient Greece. It offers classroom resources, fun stuff, and YouTube videos. Classroom resource links include DK Find It Out!, Ancient Greece...more
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DCU Library provides free resources for Ancient Greece. It offers classroom resources, fun stuff, and YouTube videos. Classroom resource links include DK Find It Out!, Ancient Greece by Scoil.net, lessons and resources by Teaching Ideas, more lessons from Core Knowledge, learner guides and class clips from BBC Bitesize, and 10 facts from National Geographic. YouTube videos on the Trojan Horse and Greek Gods are available to view. If your district blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable.
tag(s): greece (41), greek (45), greeks (41), myths and legends (31)
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Students can use the site to research Ancient Greece. Students can create their own Greek God/Goddess and share its name, facts, and a picture in Designer, reviewed here. Have students create a timeline using Timeline Infographics Templates, reviewed here of important events in Ancient Greece.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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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.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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3 to 12
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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 (45), 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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Greek Mythology & The 12 Olympians - Storyboard That
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that...more
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that help students explore myths, characters, and themes. Teachers can guide students in creating visual summaries of myths, analyzing characters like Zeus or Athena, and comparing themes across stories. The interactive tools encourage creativity and deepen understanding by allowing students to design comic-strip-style interpretations, analyze literary elements, or retell myths in their own words. This resource is perfect for making Greek mythology lessons more interactive and accessible for diverse learners.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), greece (41), greek (45), greeks (41), myths and legends (31), stories and storytelling (58), themes (15)
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Students choose a Greek myth and retell it using the storyboard format on the website. They illustrate key events, add dialogue, and annotate with explanations of themes or morals. This activity reinforces comprehension and encourages creativity. Students create trading cards for Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. Each card can include the character's name, powers, symbols, relationships, and key myths. This introduces students to the pantheon in a fun and interactive way. Challenge students to create a modern adaptation of a Greek myth. For example, what would Persephone's story look like in a contemporary urban setting? Students can create a storyboard comparing two characters, such as Zeus and Hades or Athena and Ares. They analyze their traits, roles in myths, and symbolic meanings, providing visual evidence for their analysis.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece - National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece
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National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece lists 10 facts about Ancient Greece and contains a link to access primary sources and facts about Greece today. ...more
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National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece lists 10 facts about Ancient Greece and contains a link to access primary sources and facts about Greece today.
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Students can pick one of the facts to research more about and create a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or create a book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Finally, students can debate which ancient culture most influenced civilization today. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.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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FlyOver Zone - FlyOver Zone
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FlyOver Zone offers free 3D modeling of various world heritage sites and monuments. FlyOver Zone tours visit the Acropolis, Baalbek Reborn temple, Tenochtitlan, Basilica of Maxentius,...more
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FlyOver Zone offers free 3D modeling of various world heritage sites and monuments. FlyOver Zone tours visit the Acropolis, Baalbek Reborn temple, Tenochtitlan, Basilica of Maxentius, Casino (or Villa) Aurora, and many more. You must create a free account to access the 3D reconstructions and the tour itself. Each site and/or monument will give a brief description, and some offer lesson plans.
tag(s): architecture (74), art history (99), virtual field trips (119)
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Have your students do more research on the site or monument that they visited. Students can research the construction and remodeling of the site and/or monument by creating a timeline using Timeline, reviewed here. Another idea, challenge your students to create their 3D model of the site and/or monument.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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