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Peru's Machu Picchu - Ministry of Culture
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6 to 12
Peru's Machu Picchu site offers a virtual tour of Museo de Sitio and a link to Machu Picchu viewed through the eyes of Fernando Astete. The site can be translated ...more
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Peru's Machu Picchu site offers a virtual tour of Museo de Sitio and a link to Machu Picchu viewed through the eyes of Fernando Astete. The site can be translated into Spanish and French.
tag(s): cultures (209), south america (77)
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.Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Inca - Carol P. Merriman
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6 to 12Discover an entire unit in which students will gain knowledge of the geography of South America, how mountains affect climate, plant and animal ecology and the daily life of humans...more
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Discover an entire unit in which students will gain knowledge of the geography of South America, how mountains affect climate, plant and animal ecology and the daily life of humans living in the region, the history of the Incas, the economy and social life of the Inca Empire, the impact of the Spanish Conquest on the Andean people, the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, and more. The lesson plans themselves consist of materials needed, an overview, an introduction, procedures including inquiry questions, discussion, assessment, and homework. A teacher and student guide are included as well as additional resources, word match, and glossary. The unit aligns to the Connecticut Social Studies Framework.
tag(s): cultures (209), south america (77)
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.Inca Exhibition - Google Arts & Culture
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6 to 12The Google Arts & Culture "Inca Exhibition" offers an interactive and visually rich exploration of the Inca civilization, ideal for upper elementary through high school students. Through...more
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The Google Arts & Culture "Inca Exhibition" offers an interactive and visually rich exploration of the Inca civilization, ideal for upper elementary through high school students. Through curated images, artifacts, and concise text, the exhibition covers key aspects of Inca life, including architecture, engineering, religion, and societal structure. Students can virtually explore items like Inca textiles, tools, and ruins, making it a powerful tool for visual and inquiry-based learning.
tag(s): art history (106)
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).Ancient Africa - Coolaboo
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3 to 12View these resources related to Ancient Africa and the Kingdom of Kush. Find art, civilizations, daily life, people, geography, culture, government, and war. Under each topic are many...more
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View these resources related to Ancient Africa and the Kingdom of Kush. Find art, civilizations, daily life, people, geography, culture, government, and war. Under each topic are many resource links. The resource links include a Q&A or questions and answers at the very bottom.
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tag(s): africa (170)
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.Kush - Kids Britannica
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3 to 12The Britannica Kids article on the Kingdom of Kush offers a clear, student-friendly overview of this ancient African civilization. It explains how Kush, located in what is now Sudan,...more
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The Britannica Kids article on the Kingdom of Kush offers a clear, student-friendly overview of this ancient African civilization. It explains how Kush, located in what is now Sudan, began as an Egyptian colony and later rose to power, even ruling Egypt during the 700s BCE. The article highlights Kush's wealth from gold mining, agriculture, and trade, as well as its cultural blend of Egyptian and African influences. It also notes the kingdom's eventual decline after being conquered by Aksum around 350 CE. This resource is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students studying ancient civilizations or African history.
tag(s): africa (170)
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.The Inca Empire - The History of the World Podcast
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9 to 12The History of the World Podcast: The Inca Empire is a forty-minute podcast on Spotify that shares the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. The podcast highlights their contact...more
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The History of the World Podcast: The Inca Empire is a forty-minute podcast on Spotify that shares the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. The podcast highlights their contact with the Old World, their legacy, and how their achievements and accomplishments are reflected in Peru today. You do not need to be logged in to Spotify to listen to the podcast.
tag(s): native americans (117), podcasts (112), south america (77)
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.Inka Road History Timeline - Native Knowledge 360
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6 to 12The Inka Road History Timeline highlights the Incan civilization via a timeline from 100 BC to 1825 AD. As you learn about the ancient civilization, maps and images are featured....more
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The Inka Road History Timeline highlights the Incan civilization via a timeline from 100 BC to 1825 AD. As you learn about the ancient civilization, maps and images are featured. To interact with the site, click on the timeline at the top. The site also pronounces some of the words from the ancient civilization.
tag(s): native americans (117), south america (77)
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.The Inca Civilisation: Rise and Fall - Inca Trail
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6 to 12View this site to learn about information on the Incas' legendary and historical origins, the rise of the Inca empire, Pachacutec, Machu Picchu, and the Qhapac nan, the civil War, ...more
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View this site to learn about information on the Incas' legendary and historical origins, the rise of the Inca empire, Pachacutec, Machu Picchu, and the Qhapac nan, the civil War, the fall of the empire, and knowledge of the Incas.
tag(s): native americans (117), south america (77)
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.PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire - PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire
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6 to 12PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire shares information on the wealth, growth, the beginning of the end, Machu Picchu, Living at Heights, and the conquest. There is a lot of ...more
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PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire shares information on the wealth, growth, the beginning of the end, Machu Picchu, Living at Heights, and the conquest. There is a lot of reading on this site, so pair stronger readers with weaker readers.
tag(s): native americans (117), south america (77)
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.The Great Inca Rebellion - PBS Nova
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6 to 10The Great Inca Rebellion is a question-and-answer site that shares information about the Ancient Inca civilization. Some of the questions answered include: Just how big was the...more
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The Great Inca Rebellion is a question-and-answer site that shares information about the Ancient Inca civilization. Some of the questions answered include: Just how big was the empire in its heyday?, How far did it extend?, How much was the empire's rapid growth due to the exploits of a single great leader, the Alexander-the-Great-like Pachacuti?, How much of the Inca leaders' phenomenal success was due to their building on administrative and economic systems that were already in place?, and The Incas also had an elaborate food storage system. How much did that play into their success?
tag(s): native americans (117), south america (77)
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.The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire - History Dose
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6 to 10History Dose's The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire is a twenty-seven-minute YouTube video that shares the rise of the Incan empire. The video highlights the stone marvels of Machu ...more
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History Dose's The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire is a twenty-seven-minute YouTube video that shares the rise of the Incan empire. The video highlights the stone marvels of Machu Picchu and Sacsayhuaman and their immense road system.
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tag(s): native americans (117), south america (77)
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.Time Explorers Lesson One- The Ancient Maya - Twinkl Home Educators
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5 to 12Twinkl Home Educators' "Time Explorers Lesson One--The Ancient Maya" is a forty-four-minute YouTube video. The video explores who the Ancient Mayans were, what their beliefs were, and...more
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Twinkl Home Educators' "Time Explorers Lesson One--The Ancient Maya" is a forty-four-minute YouTube video. The video explores who the Ancient Mayans were, what their beliefs were, and how they lived. It is recommended that you have an atlas and a copy of the Activity Sheet Maya Map, which you will find in the planning pack linked below the video. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
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.Mayan Exploration Center - Mayan Exploration Center
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5 to 12Discover this collection of high-quality, downloadable maps related to ancient Maya civilization. The site includes maps of important cities, regions, and trade routes, as well as depictions...more
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Discover this collection of high-quality, downloadable maps related to ancient Maya civilization. The site includes maps of important cities, regions, and trade routes, as well as depictions of the Maya world at different points in history. These resources are designed to support classroom lessons, research projects, and student exploration of Maya geography and culture. The maps are detailed yet easy to understand, making them a valuable visual aid for enhancing history and social studies instruction at multiple grade levels.
tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
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.History's Inca - History's Inca
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6 to 10History's Inca is a free site that highlights the Incan Civilization. It features information on how the Incan Empire began, Pachacuti, government, achievements, religion, and the Spanish...more
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History's Inca is a free site that highlights the Incan Civilization. It features information on how the Incan Empire began, Pachacuti, government, achievements, religion, and the Spanish arrival. Additionally embedded into the site is a YouTube video on "8 Ancient Empires You Have Never Heard of," a podcast on "The Inca's Last Stand," and a feature article on "How Inca Mummies Ruled over the Living."
tag(s): native americans (117), south america (77)
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.Ancient Maya: Knowledge through Art- Lesson Plan - PBS Newshour Classroom
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9 to 12This lesson plan from PBS NewsHour Classroom introduces students to the art and knowledge of the ancient Mayan civilization. Through video transcripts, discussions, and hands-on activities,...more
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This lesson plan from PBS NewsHour Classroom introduces students to the art and knowledge of the ancient Mayan civilization. Through video transcripts, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will explore how Mayan art reflects their understanding of astronomy, mathematics, and daily life. The lesson includes critical thinking prompts and extension activities to help students make connections between ancient and modern cultures. With its engaging and interdisciplinary approach, this resource is perfect for bringing history, art, and science together in the classroom!
In 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.The Mayan Empire - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12Discover the Maya Empire with PBS LearningMedia! This educational resource provides an engaging introduction to the Mayan Empire, perfect for upper elementary and middle school students....more
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Discover the Maya Empire with PBS LearningMedia! This educational resource provides an engaging introduction to the Mayan Empire, perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Through a short, informative video, students will explore the achievements of the Mayan civilization in architecture, astronomy, and writing. The resource includes discussion questions and activities to reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking. With its high-quality, standards-aligned content, this tool is a great way to bring history to life in the classroom!
In 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.The Mayan Civilization - Stuff You Should Know
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9 to 12Stuff You Should Know: The Mayan Civilization is a fifty-three minute video podcast on YouTube. The video starts by highlighting the other podcasts they have done on the Ancient Mayan...more
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Stuff You Should Know: The Mayan Civilization is a fifty-three minute video podcast on YouTube. The video starts by highlighting the other podcasts they have done on the Ancient Mayan and sharing other Ancient Mayan podcasts they will be doing. Over the course of the fifty plus minute podcast, narrators Josh and Chuck share the highlights of the civilization, the cities, whether or not the civilization is really gone, the geography, the different periods/ages of the civilizations, and comparisons to other civilizations, regions, and/or societies. Note that there is a reference to genocide, mass graves, human sacrifices, and more. We always recommend previewing if you are unsure if the content is appropriate.
tag(s): mayans (32), south america (77)
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.The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Myster - The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Myster
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8 to 12The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Mystery is a site that allows you to gain information on the mystery of the Indus Valley civilization. The site helps you answer the when, ...more
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The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Mystery is a site that allows you to gain information on the mystery of the Indus Valley civilization. The site helps you answer the when, where, who, what, why, and how through artifacts and photographs. There is a disclaimer that there are images of human skeleton remains.
In 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.Indus Valley Civilization Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12Embark on a journey to one of the world's earliest and most mysterious urban cultures with our comprehensive collection of Indus Valley Civilization resources. This list unveils the...more
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Embark on a journey to one of the world's earliest and most mysterious urban cultures with our comprehensive collection of Indus Valley Civilization resources. This list unveils the secrets of an advanced Bronze Age society that flourished along the Indus River and its tributaries from about 3300 to 1300 BCE. The collection showcases the civilization's technological marvels, from their advanced drainage systems to standardized weights and measures, offering insights into their sophisticated urban planning and trade networks. Examine virtual exhibits and videos of intricately carved figurines, jewelry, and pottery that reveal the artistic prowess and daily life of Indus Valley inhabitants. Use these engaging resources to help your students who may need extra support. Share these resources with your students for research projects, history lessons, and invention units.
In the Classroom
Share these resources with your students to learn about the Indus Valley Civilization. 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.The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome - World History Encyclopedia
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6 to 12Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Rome with this engaging and regularly updated YouTube playlist! From the unique apartments where everyday Romans lived to the surprising origins...more
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Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Rome with this engaging and regularly updated YouTube playlist! From the unique apartments where everyday Romans lived to the surprising origins of fast food, these videos bring history to life with captivating stories and insights. You'll also find content on Rome's legendary leaders, the civilization's greatest achievements, and even eerie tales like the most famous ghost story of ancient Rome. This playlist offers a dynamic way to connect students with the past! The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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