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Ghosts of Machu Picchu 2 - PBS Nova
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): climate (87), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can research more about the ice mummies and how the climate affected their melting. Students can use MyLens reviewed here to document key moments/important milestones in the history of ice mummies. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the location.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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How Standards and Technology Enabled the Inca Empire to Thrive - NIST
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9 to 12tag(s): south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can post using Padlet reviewed here facts/information that they found interesting from the article. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit the land of the Incan civilization. Students can compare and contrast the achievements of Incan civilization to other civilizations using Figma reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peru's Machu Picchu - Ministry of Culture
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6 to 12tag(s): cultures (245), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can go on the virtual tour to view the museum and use Padlet reviewed here to describe the art that was seen. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to create a word cloud of features that they notice in the artwork.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Inca - Carol P. Merriman
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6 to 12tag(s): cultures (245), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the ready-to-go lessons that are included in the unit. Students can demonstrate what they have learned by creating a short explainer video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. Students can visit the area using Google My Maps reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inca Exhibition - Google Arts & Culture
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6 to 12tag(s): art history (103)
In the Classroom
Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan art to other civilizations' art. Students can virtually visit other museums that host Incan art. Finally, research the famous people who are featured in the artwork. Students can create a project showing what they have learned using a tool such as Telegra.ph reviewed here, which allows you to create quick blog posts (with no log-in necessary).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Africa - Coolaboo
Grades
3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): africa (149)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the artworks using Figma reviewed here. Students can also create a Book Creator book reviewed here sharing the different people from Ancient Africia. Books can be created independently, or small groups could collaborate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kush - Kids Britannica
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): africa (149)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast the ancient kingdom of Kush to another ancient civilization 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. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to take a virtual field trip to where the ancient kingdom of Kush was located. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here to highlight important events from the ancient kingdom of Kush.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Inca Empire - The History of the World Podcast
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9 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), podcasts (139), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other civilizations. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the land now. Finally, students can use ePubEditor, reviewed here to create a book about the legacy that the Incan civilization leaves behind.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inka Road History Timeline - Native Knowledge 360
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6 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here to compare the Inca civilization to other civilizations. Have your students use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit and view the land virtually now.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Inca Civilisation: Rise and Fall - Inca Trail
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6 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use MyLens.ai, reviewed here, to create a timeline or mindmap highlighting the critical events in Incan civilization. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other ancient cultures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire - PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire
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6 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here, to highlight the important events in Incan civilization. Students can use Class Question, reviewed here, to answer questions on the Incan civilization, such as where they were located, how they began their civilization, why they ended their civilization, and what notable accomplishments/achievements they had. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare the Inca civilization to other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Great Inca Rebellion - PBS Nova
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6 to 10tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use Miro, reviewed here to post questions that they still have about Incan civilization. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire - History Dose
Grades
6 to 10This site includes advertising.
tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post information that they learned. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location virtually. Finally, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare Incan civilizations to other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Time Explorers Lesson One- The Ancient Maya - Twinkl Home Educators
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (52)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the activity sheet. Students can use one of the tools at KnightLab reviewed here to create a trip highlighting different Ancient Mayan cities. Finally, students can create a 3D map of the geography of Ancient Mayan civilization using Google My Maps reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mayan Exploration Center - Mayan Exploration Center
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (52)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the area. Students can research the cities and create a Padlet reviewed here to post facts about the cities. Finally, students can create a 3D model of the city.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History's Inca - History's Inca
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6 to 10tag(s): native americans (116), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post information that they learned. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location. In addition, students can use History in Motion, reviewed here to create a timeline of the Incan civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Maya: Knowledge through Art- Lesson Plan - PBS Newshour Classroom
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9 to 12In the Classroom
Prepare a Maya Chocolate drink for everyone to try with the recipe listed on the web page (Check for allergies!). Create a short diary or scrapbook of daily life. Use ePubEditor, reviewed here or create a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here template to make this online. Copy a glyph on a poster board and include an explanation. Create a map of a Mayan city on paper or digitally using MapHubs, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Mayan Empire - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Set up stations around the classroom with images and short descriptions of Mayan achievements (architecture, astronomy, writing, calendar system). Have students rotate in small groups, taking notes and discussing how each achievement impacted Mayan society. Introduce students to the Mayan writing system by showing examples of glyphs. Then, have them create glyphs to represent their names or a short message. They can trade with classmates to decode each other's symbols! Have students create a Venn diagram comparing the Mayan civilization to modern society. Topics could include government, architecture, writing, and timekeeping. Consider using Canva, reviewed here to make the Venn diagram online. Students can work in pairs or small groups to create a mini "Maya codex" using folded paper, illustrating aspects of Mayan daily life, beliefs, or achievements. Encourage students to include drawings and glyphs to mimic the real codices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Mayan Civilization - Stuff You Should Know
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): mayans (32), south america (79)
In the Classroom
Students can use Miro, reviewed here to highlight important information that they learned from the podcast. Students can create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Finally, students can research one highlight of the Mayan civilization in depth and share it using Ourboox, reviewed here or ePubEditor, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Myster - The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Myster
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8 to 12In the Classroom
Students can debate the mystery of the Indus Valley and how the civilization ended. Students can create a timeline from the beginning to the end of the Indus Valley civilization using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, Figjam, reviewed here, or Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students could virtually interview a scientist or historian to learn about the Indus Valley Civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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