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Geography and the Nile River - Ducksters
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4 to 8
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Bring Ancient Egypt to life with the power of the Nile! The Ducksters Ancient Egypt Geography page is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to explore how the Nile River ...more
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Bring Ancient Egypt to life with the power of the Nile! The Ducksters Ancient Egypt Geography page is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to explore how the Nile River shaped Egyptian civilization. This site provides clear, student-friendly explanations of the river's role in farming, trade, transportation, and daily life. With engaging facts, maps, and key vocabulary, it's perfect for sparking discussions, enhancing lessons, and helping students understand why the Nile was truly the lifeline of Ancient Egypt.
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tag(s): africa (147), asia (115), egypt (56), map skills (62), maps (218)
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Challenge students to build a hands-on model of the Nile River using clay, sand, and blue-colored water to simulate flooding and irrigation. Have students plant seeds (such as wheat or barley) in small pots of soil. Water one pot regularly (to represent land near the Nile) and leave another dry (to represent the desert). Give students blank maps of Egypt and have them label the Nile River, delta, major cities, and trade routes. Use Google My Maps, reviewed here or Google Earth, reviewed here to make maps online. Students could write a first-person journal entry as an Egyptian farmer, merchant, or noble traveling along the Nile. They should describe what they see, how they use the river, and why it's important to their daily life. To write a digital journal, use ePubEditor, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Ancient Rome Geography Lesson Plans - Mr. Donn
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4 to 8
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"Mr. Donn's Ancient Rome: Geography Lesson Plans" offers educators a variety of free resources to teach students about the geography of Ancient Rome. It includes engaging lesson plans,...more
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"Mr. Donn's Ancient Rome: Geography Lesson Plans" offers educators a variety of free resources to teach students about the geography of Ancient Rome. It includes engaging lesson plans, activities, and handouts to explore Rome's location, terrain, climate, and its impact on Roman civilization. The materials cater to different learning levels and feature interactive approaches such as map exercises and discussions on how geography influenced Rome's expansion, economy, and culture. This site is valuable for integrating hands-on and visual learning into history or social studies classes.
tag(s): italy (30), map skills (62), maps (218), romans (52), rome (37)
In the Classroom
Provide students with a blank map of the Roman Empire and have them label key geographical features such as the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber River, the Alps, and the Apennine Mountains. Discuss how these features influenced trade, defense, and the growth of Rome. Have students create a 3D model or diorama of Ancient Rome's geography using clay, paper, or cardboard. Include rivers, mountains, and other geographical features, emphasizing their significance in Roman life. Assign students to write a short journal entry imagining they live in Ancient Rome, focusing on how the climate and geography affect their daily lives. Encourage details about farming, transportation, and trade. Have them make the book online using ePubEditor reviewed here. Make an online quiz game with details about the civilization and add some friendly class competition using Quizizz, reviewed here or Baamboozle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome for Kids - Learn Bright
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3 to 7
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The YouTube video "Ancient Rome for Kids: Learn All About the History of Roman Empire for Kids" provides an engaging overview of the city's transformation from a small village ...more
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The YouTube video "Ancient Rome for Kids: Learn All About the History of Roman Empire for Kids" provides an engaging overview of the city's transformation from a small village to a vast empire. It highlights key aspects of Roman history, including the founding of Rome, the shift from a republic to an empire, and the rise of influential figures like Julius Caesar and Augustus. The video also explores the social structure, cultural practices, religion, and entertainment, such as gladiator battles. Additionally, it covers the decline of the Roman Empire and its lasting influence on the modern world, offering insights into Roman law, governance, and contributions to Western civilization. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
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tag(s): italy (30), julius caesar (11), religions (94), romans (52), rome (37)
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Students can research the lives of gladiators and write a short diary entry from the perspective of a gladiator preparing for a day in the Colosseum. Assign students to small groups to research and present on specific Roman innovations (aqueducts, roads, architecture, or legal systems). Include hands-on projects, such as building a simple model aqueduct or designing a Roman-inspired building. Guide students in comparing the Roman Republic's government structure to that of the United States. Create a Venn diagram on paper or using Canva reviewed here to explore similarities and differences, focusing on concepts like representatives, branches of government, and voting rights.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome Map Activity - Sharp School
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4 to 8
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The Ancient Rome Map Activity resource is a downloadable PDF designed to help students explore the geography of Ancient Rome and its impact on the development of Roman civilization....more
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The Ancient Rome Map Activity resource is a downloadable PDF designed to help students explore the geography of Ancient Rome and its impact on the development of Roman civilization. This activity includes a detailed map for students to label key locations, such as the Tiber River, the Alps, and important cities like Rome and Carthage. It also features guiding questions that encourage critical thinking about how geography influenced Roman trade, military expansion, and cultural exchange.
tag(s): italy (30), map skills (62), maps (218), romans (52), rome (37)
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Have students use the map to trace the paths of Roman military expansion and trade routes. They can label key cities and locations where Roman influence spread and then research how these areas contributed to the growth of the empire in terms of resources, culture, and power. Students can choose a specific region within the Roman Empire (Egypt, Gaul, or Hispania) and research how its geography affected Roman life. Students can present their findings in a multimedia format such as Padlet, reviewed here or Visme, reviewed here. After completing the map, organize a debate on the impact of geography on the rise and fall of civilizations. Students can use the map to argue how geographical features like rivers, mountains, and proximity to other cultures either helped or hindered the Romans in their empire-building.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome 101 - National Geographic
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6 to 8
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"The Story of Ancient Rome" provides an engaging overview of Rome's evolution from a small village on the Tiber River to a sprawling empire that shaped Western civilization. It explores...more
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"The Story of Ancient Rome" provides an engaging overview of Rome's evolution from a small village on the Tiber River to a sprawling empire that shaped Western civilization. It explores Rome's history through three major periods: the Regal period of kings, the Republican era of governance by elected officials, and the Imperial period characterized by expansion and famous emperors like Julius Caesar, Octavian, and Nero. The video highlights Rome's military prowess, engineering innovations like aqueducts and roads, and cultural adaptability, such as adopting elements from the Etruscans and Greeks. It also addresses the rise of Christianity under Constantine I and Rome's eventual decline due to internal and external challenges. It's recommended to check if YouTube is accessible on school networks if you are planning to use this resource in the classroom.
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tag(s): italy (30), julius caesar (11), romans (52), rome (37)
In the Classroom
After watching the video, have students create a visual timeline of Rome's three major periods (Regal, Republican, Imperial). Include key events, rulers, and innovations discussed in the video. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Maker, reviewed here to make digital timelines. Assign small groups to research one Roman innovation mentioned in the video (such as aqueducts, roads, or gladiator combat). Have them create a model of their innovation. Have students explore how the Romans were influenced by other civilizations, such as the Etruscans and Greeks, as mentioned in the video. They can create a Venn diagram using Canva, reviewed here to compare Roman art, architecture, or religion with that of the Greeks or Etruscans.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Step back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with CrashCourse! This engaging and visually appealing video is perfect for teachers and students alike, offering a fast-paced,...more
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Step back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with CrashCourse! This engaging and visually appealing video is perfect for teachers and students alike, offering a fast-paced, expertly crafted journey through one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. From the pyramids and pharaohs to mummies and hieroglyphs, this resource simplifies complex history into bite-sized, entertaining lessons. Whether you're sparking curiosity in the classroom or enriching your own understanding, this course is your gateway to bringing Ancient Egypt to life.
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Create a giant "knowledge pyramid" in the classroom. Divide students into groups and assign each group a topic related to Ancient Egypt (ex., pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods and goddesses). Have them research their topic, summarize key points, and add them to a section of the pyramid (using poster paper or a whiteboard). Teach students the basics of Egyptian hieroglyphs using a simple alphabet chart. Then, have them create short secret messages for classmates to decode, or write their names using hieroglyphs. Provide art supplies or digital design tools, such as Genially, reviewed here and have students design their own Egyptian-style tomb for a fictional pharaoh.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt and the Nile - Smithsonian
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4 to 12
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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving your classroom with the Smithsonian's Egypt Virtual Tour! This interactive resource takes students on a captivating journey through...more
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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving your classroom with the Smithsonian's Egypt Virtual Tour! This interactive resource takes students on a captivating journey through Egypt's most iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The tour brings history to life with stunning visuals and detailed descriptions, offering insights into ancient Egyptian architecture, culture, and daily life. Perfect for upper elementary through high school students, this virtual experience makes learning immersive and exciting, fostering curiosity and a deeper connection to one of the world's greatest civilizations.
tag(s): asia (115), egypt (56), rivers (16), virtual field trips (120)
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Before starting the tour, provide students with a list of specific landmarks or details to look for during the virtual journey (ex., "Find a statue of a pharaoh" or "Locate the Sphinx"). This will keep them actively engaged while exploring. After the tour, have students design and write a postcard as if they were visiting one of the featured sites. Encourage them to describe what they saw, how they felt, and what they learned about the location. They can design a postcard digitally with Canva, reviewed here or a similar drawing tool. Challenge students to create an original model of an Egyptian-inspired monument using recycled materials or digital tools like CoSpaces, reviewed here. Have them explain the purpose of their structure and how it reflects ancient Egyptian culture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt Facts and History - National Geographic
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3 to 7
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The National Geographic Kids article on Ancient Egypt provides an engaging and age-appropriate overview of this fascinating civilization. The site highlights key aspects of ancient...more
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The National Geographic Kids article on Ancient Egypt provides an engaging and age-appropriate overview of this fascinating civilization. The site highlights key aspects of ancient Egyptian life, including the importance of the Nile River, the construction of the pyramids, the role of pharaohs, religious beliefs, and daily life. The website also features colorful images, interactive elements, and fun facts to capture students' attention. This resource is ideal for introducing elementary and middle school students to ancient Egypt in a way that is both informative and accessible.
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Provide students with a chart of hieroglyphics and have them create "artifacts" such as scrolls, cartouches, or drawings that include simple messages. Discuss how hieroglyphs were used to record history and tell stories. Create a large class map of Egypt on butcher paper or online using Google Earth, reviewed here highlighting the Nile River. Have students label key locations like the pyramids, major cities, and farming regions and discuss how the Nile shaped Egyptian life. Introduce students to a few Egyptian gods and their stories. Have students pick a god or goddess to research further and create a short story or drawing about their chosen deity's role and significance. Create and share the stories using Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt 101 - National Geographic
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5 to 8
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The National Geographic Education resource "Ancient Egypt 101" offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, ideal for engaging students in exploring...more
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The National Geographic Education resource "Ancient Egypt 101" offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, ideal for engaging students in exploring this unique civilization. The accompanying video serves as a starting point, covering key topics such as the development of Egypt into an empire, its leaders, religious practices, STEM and writing system innovations, and the empire's decline. Teachers can enhance learning by encouraging students to share prior knowledge, watch and analyze the video in sections, and collaboratively create a list of major themes.
tag(s): asia (115), egypt (56), pyramids (21), STEM (290), writing (324)
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Before watching the video, create a "pyramid" diagram on the board with three levels. Have students write what they know about ancient Egypt at the top, what they think they know in the middle, and what they want to know at the base. Use this as a starting point to spark curiosity and frame their learning goals. Provide students with a hieroglyphic alphabet chart and ask them to write their names or simple messages. Discuss how writing innovations impacted Egyptian society and compare them to modern writing systems. 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. Challenge students to investigate one of Egypt's STEM innovations (the shaduf, architecture of pyramids, or calendar systems) and create a model to explain its significance and application in daily life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flags Challenge - Genially
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4 to 12
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Try this interactive escape activity to test your students' knowledge of flags worldwide. Click start to begin your tour of countries, making four stops to identify the nationality...more
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Try this interactive escape activity to test your students' knowledge of flags worldwide. Click start to begin your tour of countries, making four stops to identify the nationality of the flags. Question types include multiple choice, true/false, and drag-and-drop identifications. Personalize the content of this escape activity by creating a copy of the template and editing text, images, and animated features. Share the escape room with your students using the URL link, embed code, or social media links.
tag(s): continents (33), countries (73), digital escapes (12), flags (18), mysteries (23)
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Share this escape room activity with students as they practice learning flags worldwide. As students participate in the activity, they travel between continents; include this information in your lessons about geography and continents. Extend learning and ask students to research one of the countries in the escape room and share their knowledge using Sway, reviewed here or Canva Docs, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Roman World - Penn Museum
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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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African, Jewish, and Middle Eastern Studies - Library of Congress
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The website African and Middle Eastern Jewish Studies: Research Guides from the Library of Congress provides a detailed overview of the Library's resources related to the history, culture,...more
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The website African and Middle Eastern Jewish Studies: Research Guides from the Library of Congress provides a detailed overview of the Library's resources related to the history, culture, and experiences of Jewish communities in Africa and the Middle East. It includes access to primary and secondary sources such as books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and digital collections. The guide is organized by themes such as regional histories, diasporic movements, and cultural contributions, making it an excellent resource for educators and students exploring the intersection of Jewish, African, and Middle Eastern studies.
tag(s): africa (147), jews (32), middle east (49), religions (94)
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Assign students to read articles or watch videos from the site and facilitate an online discussion board using a tool like Padlet, reviewed here. Use digital mapping tools like Google My Maps, reviewed here or a paper map to create maps showing migration patterns, key cities, and historical events. Provide students with printed art samples or lyrics from traditional songs. Students can analyze them in groups and present their interpretations through live discussions, essays, or visual recreations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard - Global Alliance for Food Security
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The Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard shares the latest information concerning the severity of the food crisis, emergent risks, and measures to support and strengthen agri-food...more
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The Global Food and Nutrition Security Dashboard shares the latest information concerning the severity of the food crisis, emergent risks, and measures to support and strengthen agri-food systems globally. The interactive map includes searchable data by country, current alerts, actions, and emerging risks. Explore the country profiles to find additional in-depth details of individual nations' food security profiles. Further information available includes resources detailing food security indicators, research, financing, and more.
tag(s): cross cultural understanding (172), inequalities (25), maps (218), nutrition (137), STEM (290), sustainability (45)
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Integrate the maps in this site into any lesson about countries and continents, global insecurities, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Incorporate Thinking Routines at Project Zero's Thinking Toolbox, reviewed here to extend learning and encourage the development of student's critical thinking skills. For example, use the Think, Puzzle, Explore routine to set the stage for students to consider what they know about global food needs and how they might further explore the information on the map. After researching this site and others, ask students to share their learning as part of a multimedia presentation created with Sway, reviewed here or Book Creator, 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 (170), deserts (16), forests (29), landmarks (22), maps (218), museums (51), virtual field trips (120)
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Take your students to the world's most famous cultural landmarks without leaving your classroom using Talking Tours. Use this Google Experiment to enhance learning by exploring specific locations in books or mentioned in history lessons. If you have five minutes to fill at the end of a class period, ask students to select a location to explore and ask questions. Extend learning using a timeline generation tool like MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline that shares the story of critical events in the location you are exploring. Further, extend learning by finding or creating an interactive chatbot such as those available on SchoolAI, reviewed here. For example, when visiting Nelson's Column, found at Trafalgar Square in London, search for a "Space" featuring Lord Nelson and invite your students to interact and ask questions to learn more about his epic sea battles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Daily Life in the Indus Valley - BBC
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The BBC Bitesize website offers an engaging and interactive resource for teaching students about the Indus Valley Civilization. The page includes concise explanations, vibrant visuals,...more
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The BBC Bitesize website offers an engaging and interactive resource for teaching students about the Indus Valley Civilization. The page includes concise explanations, vibrant visuals, and quizzes to reinforce learning, making it accessible and appealing for middle school students. Key topics such as city planning, daily life, and trade are covered, helping students understand the significance of this ancient civilization. Teachers can use this resource to accompany history lessons with interactive activities, encourage independent research, and assess understanding through integrated quizzes. It's an excellent tool for blending learning with exploration.
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Use the built-in quizzes as a classroom game, dividing students into teams to answer questions based on the content. After exploring the website's content on city planning, have students design an Indus Valley-inspired home using grid layouts or 3D models. Have students compare the Indus Valley Civilization with another ancient civilization, such as Mesopotamia or Egypt, focusing on city planning, trade, and cultural practices. Encourage students to research one aspect of the civilization, such as trade, artifacts, or religion, and use the website to create a multimedia presentation to share with the class. Use an online tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here or moovly, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Indus Civilization Videos - Harappa.com
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The Harappa website offers a rich collection of educational videos that delve into topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient history. Many videos are in-depth, lasting...more
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The Harappa website offers a rich collection of educational videos that delve into topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient history. Many videos are in-depth, lasting 45 minutes or more, making them ideal for detailed learning or research. The platform is a valuable resource for educators, students, and history enthusiasts looking to explore ancient civilizations through a multimedia lens. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Due to the length of some of the videos, teachers may be interested in editing the videos using tools like Clipchamp, reviewed here18306, Clipgrab, reviewed here, and ReClipped, reviewed here helpful for customization, annotation, or sharing key moments. Assign students to watch specific videos and create presentations or reports on topics like urban planning in Harappa or the significance of trade and seals in the civilization. Incorporate the videos into lessons that blend history with geography, science, or art, such as analyzing the engineering behind the drainage systems or recreating Harappan artifacts. Encourage students to use tools like Edpuzzle, reviewed here or PlayPosit, reviewed here to edit or annotate key parts of the videos, creating their own narrated summaries or visual analyses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Early Human Civilizations - History.com
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The History.com article The Earliest Human Civilizations explores the emergence of some of the world's first civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and...more
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The History.com article The Earliest Human Civilizations explores the emergence of some of the world's first civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. It highlights key features of these societies, such as agriculture, urbanization, written language, and organized government, which marked the transition from nomadic to settled lifestyles. This resource provides educators with an overview of foundational civilizations that shaped human history, making it ideal for lessons in world history or social studies. Teachers can use this content to introduce students to the characteristics of early civilizations, foster discussions about their similarities and differences, and connect ancient achievements to modern society.
tag(s): china (81), egypt (56), india (32), mesopotamia (32)
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Students can create a chart comparing the key characteristics (including government, agriculture, writing, and religion) of the civilizations in the article. The chart can also be made digitally using a tool such as Infogram, reviewed here. Using an online mapping tool like Google Earth, reviewed here, have students locate the geographic regions of the earliest civilizations and analyze how natural features (rivers, mountains) influenced their development. Students can design a mini-museum exhibit on a chosen civilization using posters, models, or dioramas showcasing key features like artifacts, buildings, and cultural practices. Students can also write a creative story imagining a day in the life of someone living in one of the early civilizations, incorporating details from the article.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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HungerMap Live - World Food Programme
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6 to 12
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HungerMap Live uses publicly available data to examine food security worldwide. Upon accessing the map, viewers immediately see a circle highlighting the current number of countries...more
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HungerMap Live uses publicly available data to examine food security worldwide. Upon accessing the map, viewers immediately see a circle highlighting the current number of countries with very high levels of hunger. Further exploration shows the number of conflict and climate alerts. The dropdown boxes on the map allow you to navigate to specific countries and PDF reports. You can click any circle on the map to visit that area and access in-depth data, including food security and nutrition statistics.
tag(s): climate (82), climate change (94), cross cultural understanding (172), environment (246), maps (218), nutrition (137), STEM (290), sustainability (45)
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This interactive map is helpful for many purposes, including engaging students in exploring food security globally and serving as a research tool for in-depth studies of hunger and poverty worldwide. Access this map when studying specific nations or continents to highlight areas of conflict, climate issues, and poverty. Incorporate this map into your lessons that relate to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), find additional resources at TeachersFirst Resources Related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reviewed here. After allowing students time to explore the map on their own, use the link to the map to create a quiz in Quizizz, reviewed here or share the quiz with students to use as a guide for exploring the available information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Here's Why These Six Ancient Civilizations Mysteriously Collapsed - History.com
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The History.com article 6 Civilizations That Mysteriously Collapsed examines the sudden and often unexplained declines of six ancient civilizations: the Maya, Indus Valley, Ancestral...more
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The History.com article 6 Civilizations That Mysteriously Collapsed examines the sudden and often unexplained declines of six ancient civilizations: the Maya, Indus Valley, Ancestral Puebloans, Cahokia, Easter Island, and Greenland's Norse settlements. The article explores contributing factors such as drought, deforestation, resource depletion, social upheaval, and climate change, providing insights into how these societies thrived before facing challenges that led to their downfall. This resource is ideal for educators teaching history, geography, or anthropology, as it encourages students to analyze the interplay between human activity and environmental factors. Teachers can use it to promote critical thinking through discussions, research projects, or comparative studies on the rise and fall of civilizations throughout history.
tag(s): india (32), mayans (14), mexico (31), native americans (108), vikings (10)
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Students can work in teams to design a hypothetical civilization that could thrive while addressing challenges faced by the ancient ones. Teams present their civilization plans as a poster, model, or digital presentation such as Visme, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Using an online tool such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, students could create a collaborative timeline showing when and how each civilization flourished and eventually declined. Students research a modern society facing similar challenges, including climate change and resource depletion, and compare it to one of the ancient civilizations discussed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS's East Meets West: The Impact of Trade on Europe and China - PBS's East Meets West: The Impact of Trade on Europe and China
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PBS's East Meets West: The Impact of Trade on Europe and China shares five resources on how the East meets the West. The resources include The Silk Road and Ancient ...more
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PBS's East Meets West: The Impact of Trade on Europe and China shares five resources on how the East meets the West. The resources include The Silk Road and Ancient Trade, Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners, Marco Polo, Transporting Chinese Ceramics, the 15th Century and Christopher Columbus Landing at San Salvadore, and 19th Century Painting. The two videos that are shared are under eleven minutes. PBS also offers quick background information, handouts, and discussion questions. The resources can be linked to Google Classroom. Read the Caution area to ensure your students are mature enough to view the videos.
tag(s): china (81)
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Students can create a trade timeline from Ancient China to the Western World by using Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Students can create a 3D diorama of the trade route from east to west. Students can research all the items that were traded, who created them, and who purchased them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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