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| Ancient Civilizations - The British Museum Grades 4
to 12
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Browse the themes of the interactive history map by the British Museum to learn about ancient civilizations. Choose "Cities," "Religions," "Technology," "Trade," "Writing," or "Buildings." Click on the map to see places for more information. Click on the clock along the bottom to open a timeline. Open a list of ancient civilizations by clicking on the globe. Access the main menu of themes by clicking on the museum picture. Additional links are found by clicking on "Other related sites." Teachers can find other resources and information by clicking on "Staff Room."
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Divide students into groups to peruse a given theme or an ancient civilization. Student groups can ask additional questions to begin a search for even more information and present their findings to the class. Discuss parallels among ancient civilizations through the discussion of these themes as well as comparisons and contrasts with present society. Create a visual display of life in these societies or share food and traditions that might have existed. Try some multimedia projects like a Venn Diagram comparing a certain theme of ancient civilization to present society using an online tool such as Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram (reviewed here). Have cooperative learning groups create podcasts demonstrating their understanding of one of the themes. Use a site such as PodOmatic (reviewed here). |
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| Fascinating Egyptian Mummies - Sun Life Financial Grades 4
to 12
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This well-designed and high tech site allows students and teachers to enter the world of the tombs of mummies. Featuring games and entrance to tombs and other exhibitions designed by the Musée de la Civilization in Québec, the site creates high interest. Take your students back in time to Ancient Egypt and learn about the process of mummification, the jars in which the mummies' parts reside, and get a rich background in ancient Egyptian beliefs.
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Share this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. What a creative addition to Halloween and fall festivities! Provide the link to the French department; it is also available in French. Encourage your students to use this tool for projects and research about Egypt. The activities would work as a class activity, individual research, or with cooperative learning groups. Have students create online posters or papers or do it together as a class using tools such as Project Poster (reviewed here or PicLits (reviewed here. Make an online poster about Egypt with this site as a jumping off spot; try Wallwisher, (reviewed here). |
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| Nova Roma: On Roman Numberals - Nova Roma Grades 2
to 10
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Use the "On Roman Numerals" page to learn how Roman Numerals are used. Visit the Roma Nova main page for more information about Roman culture.
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Use the Roman numeral converter to enter a year (ex. 1500.) Note the Roman Numeral that corresponds to the number. Enter another number (ex. 1499) and note the difference. Share the converter on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Have students determine the rules for using Roman numerals based upon the results. Then have them “predict” the answers while a student game-show host operates the converter for the class. |
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| Virtual Tours - Egyptvoyager.com Grades 3
to 12
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Through Egyptvoyager.com, students can take several virtual tours of multiple locations in Egypt. Egyptvoyager.com provides panoramic tours of places in Cairo, Dendera, Giza, Karnak, Saqqara and Wissa Wassef. Students can move the footage around to view the entire environment from the ground view to the sky. Simply click on the picture, and move your arrow buttons to the left or right to view the entire panoramic tour. There are also interactive 3D illustrations of three of the locations (with text explanations). This site requires Java. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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Use this site as an introduction into the cultures of Egypt. Using the interactive whiteboard or projector, have students complete a KWL chart about Egypt. After watching the panoramic video(s), have students brainstorm the similarities and differences between Egyptian cultures and those of other countries such as the U.S. Have students create an interactive Venn Diagram highlighting their findings, using a site such as Interactive Venn Diagram (reviewed here). If you have access to Google Earth, be sure to look up these same Egyptian locations and zoom in on the surrounding landscape on your projector to see the terrain. |
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| Pete's Powerpoint Station - mrdonn and phillip martin Grades 0
to 12
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Need a PowerPoint? Check this site first to find one on a topic you need from the vast array available. The free PowerPoints and interactive activities are easily downloaded. To find the FREE PowerPoint presentations, click on the FREE Presentations in PowerPoint Format link found directly under the red train. There are literally hundreds of topics (over 1,200 at the time of this review). Topics are listed in alphabetical order. There are so many topics: Plagiarism, Integers, Interjections, IQ Tests, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Graphic Organizers, Graphs, Gold Rush, the Bible, Economics, Amelia Earhart (and many other heroes), Descriptive Writing, Coral Reefs, Civil Rights Movement, Autism, Ancient Civilizations, Presidents, Louisiana Purchase, Money, Music Instruments, How to Write an Outline, Rosa Parks, Resumes, Terrorism, Vietnam War, and many MANY others. Primary teachers will appreciate simple activities on Dolch words and other sight vocabulary! Pages are arranged in topics such as "Plants and Animals," "World History," "Biology, Chemistry, and Physics," and "Problem Solving." Each page includes a vast array of subtopics. Other links on the page include "Greta's Game Station" and "Hannah's Help" which offers information on researching. Some of the links at “Greta’s Game Station” require Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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Use these PowerPoints to provide background information for projects or further inquiry in class. For example, use a PowerPoint on cells to give background information. Create questions for students to answer while viewing the PowerPoint or add your own "lecture" notes while showing to a class. Remember that PowerPoint does not HAVE to be shown on a screen. Students can watch them as tutorials at a center or computer cluster. Learning support teachers will appreciate having an alternate way to present basic concepts to visual learners. Assign students a particular cell part to research more information about the part. |
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| Ancient Egyptian Math - Flushing Community Schools Grades 4
to 8
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Come to the Nile! Explore this site to learn about Ancient Egyptian math. The site is set up as a web hunt. There are several 10-question "quizzes." There are numerous links to find the answers to the quizzes. Be aware: a few of the links are no longer active. However, most work fine. The site has topics galore and many possible uses. Some of the links require Flash, you can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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Have students work with a partner to try the quizzes and explore the sites. Students are able to print the quizzes when completed. Once each group completes one of the ten question quizzes, have the groups create their own quizzes using PowerPoint or an online quiz tool such as Quiz School, reviewed here. |
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| Myths, Folktales, & Fairy Tales - Scholastic Grades 0
to 12
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Looking for some new tricks to teaching this genre (fairy tales, folktales, and Myths) to your students? Check out this site that provides lesson plans, interactives, class activities, reproducible pages, and more. The lesson plans and activities are divided by grade level (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12). The site says that the lessons (for all levels) will take approximately one day/class period. Don't miss the colorful interactive: Myths Brainstorm Machine (designed for grades 3-8). This site requires Adobe Acrobat and Flash. You can get both from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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The possibilities at this site are endless! Take advantage of the grade-appropriate activities, interactives, lesson plans, and printables. Have students work with a partner to try out the Brainstorm Machine. Use this site to create a writing station. After studying the genre, wy not have students create illustrated virtual books of their own using a free tool such as Bookemon, reviewed here. |
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| Journey to Egypt - Manatee School District Grades 2
to 5
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This site offers a basic look at Egypt. Topics on this Journey to Egypt include "Daily Life," "Hieroglyphics," "Government," "Pyramids," "Inventions," and "The Desert." There are graphics, interactives, reference information, and more. The introduction link provides pictures and graphics, but no words. The remaining topics include detailed explanations. This site is great for research.
Be aware that some of the topics direct you AWAY from the main site and require you to use the Back button to return to the main site. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Display the photos in the introduction section (that do not include text). Have students discuss (or write in a journal) what they think the picture represents. Use this site for individual research projects about Ancient Egypt, hieroglyphics, or pyramids. |
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| The Nile File - Liverpool Musems.org Grades 3
to 6
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Explore the Nile with Nakht-Amun, an ordinary ancient Egyptian! Dig below the glamour and glitz of Pharaohs and pyramids to discover the daily life of ordinary Egyptians. This simple and delightful site offers an easy-to-read tour through everyday ancient life at home and in school followed by a quiz. Each section contains a nugget of information accompanied by drawings, photographs or animations of architecture, artifacts and maps. Underlined words and a clickable glossary take the explorer to brief descriptions and images of arts and crafts, common occupations, temples, and gods. The site includes two simple off-line activities for creating dioramas and drawing Egyptian figures with a grid. The Nile File is presented by the Liverpool Museums in England and does contain unique English spellings of some common words.
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This site can be a great introduction to a unit on Egypt for young learners. Put a link to this site on a classroom computer that can be used as an activity center for the Egyptian unit of study. Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to take the entire class on an interactive tour of life on the Nile.
As a language arts activity, have students adopt the persona of an ordinary Egyptian and write a week-long journal or blog entries about their daily life. Tie in the visual arts by posing and tracing students’ outlines on butcher paper on the floor. Students can strike an Egyptian-style pose that reflects their chosen person or occupation, and then draw in the clothing, headwear, and jewelry. Cut out these life-size images and combine them to create an Egyptian wall of stories. Let students fill in the background with hieroglyphic symbols. |
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| The Art of Ancient Egypt - Metropolitan Museum of Art Grades 4
to 7
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Lead your students on an exploration of the art of Ancient Egypt! The Metropolitan Museum of Art has created a treasure trove of lesson plans and activities built around their stellar Egyptian collection. The educational resources integrate Egyptian art into language arts, social studies, math, science, and visual and performing arts. This would be a terrific launch point for a gifted enrichment unit. Dig into the Resources area to get an overview of the printable worksheets, bibliographies, maps, and online features. Be sure to click on the Curriculum Connection area for specific lesson plans and activities for your students.
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After exploring the various activities, students can create their own Egyptian-inspired artifacts for a classroom museum. Invite other classes for a student-docent tour of the museum. Discuss the stylized Egyptian figures that communicate ideas and stories and ask students to strike poses which others try to decipher. Students can add contemporary items to a time capsule and bury it somewhere on the school grounds to be discovered by future archeologists. Discuss why items in the time capsule might mystify people in the future. |
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| Archaeology - National Museum of Natural History Grades 3
to 8
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This archaeological site is interactive, educational and engaging. This site has numerous activities and facts. Some of the topics include "Inca Investigation", "The Ancient City of Petra" and "Up Close With a Zapotec Urn". The "Big Idea" link provides an overview of archeology. The interactive activities are diverse and informative. Flash is required for some portions. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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Introduce the site and the "Big Idea" on a projector or interactive whiteboard, then assign students to complete one of the many interactive activities. Share the results with the class on a projector as groups complete the activity. Include this link on your teacher web page for enrichment and at-home exploration.
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| The Egyptian Mummy Game - Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery Grades 4
to 6
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This interactive game is especially designed to give upper elementary students an introduction to the practice of mummification and the significance of objects commonly found within excavated tombs. Students are presented with a series of questions and must search through the virtual tomb for the answers. You MUST have the most recent FLASH plug in to be able to see this site.Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
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| Odyssey Online - Emory University Grades 4
to 8
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This extensive source, designed especially for elementary and middle school students, provides excellent information about the ancient cultures of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. An additional section explores 19th - 20th century sub-Saharan Africa. Images of museum artifacts from each region are liberally distributed throughout the site, along with some interactive maps, occasional videos, and games. The Teacher Resource section provides lesson plans (aligned to national standards), suggestions for integrating art into the social studies curriculum, and helpful tips on using the site.
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| Decoding the Past - Smithsonian Center for Education Grades 3
to 8
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What can artifacts reveal about the ancient men and women who created them? This site encourages students to think about the type of information human-made objects can reveal about people of the past and present. The three print-friendly lesson plans are the true treasures on this site. With incredible detail they walk through the process of setting up a series of archaeological tasks and provide related worksheets and charts. Topics explored include identifying artifacts, dating soil layers, and interpreting artifacts using typology.
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| Winged Sandals - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Grades 3
to 8
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Take a magical journey with Hermes, the messenger god! Stop along the way to read stories, play interactive games, "Ask the Oracle" a question, and explore ancient history. Select portions of the Web site based on the level of your students. Many of the games and hand-on activities are designed for elementary students, but middle school kids can use the historical descriptions as a helpful resource during a unit on mythology. A truly enchanting and engaging site! An HTML version of the site is available for those with dial-up connections.
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Save this site and use it as a learning center or station. The "storytime" section would be great for slower readers or ESL students, although all students would find them interesting. The "games" section would also be a great center for reviewing the information learned during the unit. This is a really great site for making the ancient Greek stories understandable and interesting to young students! |
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| Godchecker - Grades 4
to 8
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This is a site about mythology and the gods of dozens of different cultures. While its irreverent tone and layout may be attractive to some elementary and middle school students, the design sometimes gets in the way of the content itself. That said, there are resources here that are tough to find elsewhere. Teachers will want to use this one selectively, and only after some previewing.
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| Egyptians - BBC Grades 4
to 12
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The BBC offers this elegant, detailed treatment of ancient Egypt. The site includes audio recordings of Egyptian texts, lots of images, and a collection of instructional games based on Egyptian history and facts. Students could explore this one for days.
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This site could also serve as an excellent “tool kit” for teachers developing Egypt units. |
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| Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans - Detroit Institute of Art Grades 4
to 12
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From the Detroit Institute of Art comes this nicely illustrated collection of teacher-created lesson plans about ancient Egypt. Suitable for a wide range of grades, these lessons encompass both art and ancient history. The materials lists vary considerably, so assess your resources before assigning these.
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It really doesn't get more creative than this! Take advantage of the free lesson plans and examples provided on this site! This is a great resource for Elementary School teachers, as the subject literally spans almost every content. |
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| Cultural Astronomy – Bringing the Heavens to Earth - Adler Planetarium Grades 4
to 12
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Chicago’s Adler Planetarium offers this interesting introduction to the way in which early cultures interpreted the heavens. There are dozens of examples drawn from as many ancient cultures, and all organized into themes that would have been essential to these civilizations. A set of lesson plans rounds out this intriguing unit.
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| Egypt – Secrets of an Ancient World - National Geographic Grades 4
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National Geographic’s Egypt site offers a pyramid time line, an explanation of how and why pyramids developed, and a general introduction to ancient Egyptian civilization. There’s a wealth of material here, so some previewing would be in order, especially when working with younger students.
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The site also includes a small collection of lesson plans. |
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