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Ancient Rome for Teachers - Mr. Donn
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4 to 8
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Mr. Donn's Ancient Rome Lesson Plans website is a treasure trove of ready-to-use resources for teachers exploring Roman history. It offers comprehensive lesson plans, activities, and...more
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Mr. Donn's Ancient Rome Lesson Plans website is a treasure trove of ready-to-use resources for teachers exploring Roman history. It offers comprehensive lesson plans, activities, and worksheets on Roman government, daily life, architecture, and mythology. Designed with educators in mind, the materials are easy to implement and adaptable for various grade levels. Whether introducing Ancient Rome, reinforcing key concepts, or diving into specific topics, this site provides engaging tools to make history come alive in the classroom.
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tag(s): architecture (79), myths and legends (43), religions (121), romans (52), rome (35)
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Challenge students to create a travel brochure showcasing different regions of the Roman Empire. Include famous landmarks (like the Colosseum), cultural highlights, and maps. Task the students with building a mini Roman aqueduct or road using materials like paper, straws, and clay. This hands-on activity helps them understand Roman innovations and their impact on society. Have students write articles as if they were reporters in Ancient Rome. Topics could include gladiatorial games, a new temple opening, or Julius Caesar's latest triumph. Encourage creativity with headlines and illustrations.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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 Free Lesson Plans - Mr. Donn
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3 to 8
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Looking for fun and engaging ways to teach ancient Egypt? "Mr. Donn's Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans" is a treasure trove of resources for educators! This site offers a variety of ...more
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Looking for fun and engaging ways to teach ancient Egypt? "Mr. Donn's Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans" is a treasure trove of resources for educators! This site offers a variety of lesson plans, hands-on activities, interactive games, and creative projects designed to bring history to life. Whether exploring the pyramids, deciphering hieroglyphics, or diving into Egyptian mythology, you'll find ready-to-use materials that make learning exciting and memorable for students.
tag(s): africa (149), asia (133), egypt (59), myths and legends (43), pyramids (23)
In the Classroom
Use Mr. Donn's interactive "Journey Through Ancient Egypt" game or have students design their own. Let them test their knowledge by answering trivia, solving puzzles, and advancing through the land of the pharaohs. Students could create an online quiz using Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here or Blooket, reviewed here. Challenge students to build mini pyramids using sugar cubes, Legos, or even marshmallows and toothpicks. Introduce students to the ancient Egyptian writing system by having them write their names in hieroglyphics. Use printable hieroglyphic charts (available on Mr. Donn's site) and let students create nameplates or secret messages for classmates to decode. Bring science into history by simulating the mummification process using apples or hot dogs! Students can apply salt and baking soda to observe the drying and preservation process, just like the ancient Egyptians did with their pharaohs.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 (133), egypt (59), rivers (15), virtual field trips (130)
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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 Delightex (formerly 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 (133), egypt (59), pyramids (23), STEM (330), writing (302)
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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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Ancient Greece in 18 minutes - Arzamas
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9 to 12
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Arzamas's Ancient Greece in Eighteen Minutes shares highlights of the two-thousand-year civilization. The video highlights the Dark Ages, Athens and Sparta, the Graeco-Persian...more
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Arzamas's Ancient Greece in Eighteen Minutes shares highlights of the two-thousand-year civilization. The video highlights the Dark Ages, Athens and Sparta, the Graeco-Persian War, the Peloponnesian War, Alexander the Great, and the rise of Rome.
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tag(s): cultures (249), greece (46), greek (45), greeks (45)
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Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to create a timeline of the rise and fall of Ancient Greece. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. 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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Greece - Happy Learning English
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Happy Learning English offers a four-minute video on Ancient Greece. The video gives a timeline of Ancient Greece and shares where the civilization was located, government and cities,...more
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Happy Learning English offers a four-minute video on Ancient Greece. The video gives a timeline of Ancient Greece and shares where the civilization was located, government and cities, the people, philosophers, the Olympics, religion, and more.
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tag(s): cultures (249), greece (46), greek (45), greeks (45), olympics (44)
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Students can research each of the topics in the video more. Challenge your students to use Elementari, reviewed here to create a book on famous philosophers or gods/goddesses. Students can create a diorama of Ancient Greece's geography.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Greece - 5 Things you Should Know - History for Kids - Smile and Learn
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Smile and Learn's five-minute video on Ancient Greece features five things that you should know about the ancient civilization. The video covers the origins of Ancient Greece, government,...more
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Smile and Learn's five-minute video on Ancient Greece features five things that you should know about the ancient civilization. The video covers the origins of Ancient Greece, government, society, philosophy and knowledge, and the Olympic Games. The video resides on YouTube and may not be viewable in your classroom.
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Students can research more on each of the topics in the video. Students can use Google Drawing, reviewed here to outline the government within Ancient Greek cities. Students can create their own Olympic Games to participate in.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Created Resources: Ancient Greece - Teacher Created Resources: Ancient Greece
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5 to 8
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View this complete interdisciplinary unit (PDF) on Ancient Greece. The unit has lessons on geography, early Greek cultures, government, economy, trade, transportation, religion, society,...more
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View this complete interdisciplinary unit (PDF) on Ancient Greece. The unit has lessons on geography, early Greek cultures, government, economy, trade, transportation, religion, society, family, the arts, education, Hellenistic Greece, achievements, and what it was like to live in Ancient Greece. It also includes assessments, literature connections, technology, handouts, plays, vocabulary, bulletin board ideas, writing activities, and more.
tag(s): cultures (249), greece (46), greeks (45), myths and legends (43)
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Students can complete the various activities in the unit. When students pretend to live in Ancient Greece, they can create a video using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Students can use Miro, reviewed here to organize the facts they learned from each topic in the unit.
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What Was It Like to Live in Ancient Greece - BBC's Bite Size: Ancient Greece
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5 to 10
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BBC's Bite Size on Ancient Greece answers the question, "What was it like to live in Ancient Greece?" Find information on homes, fashion, food, toys, and games. The site includes ...more
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BBC's Bite Size on Ancient Greece answers the question, "What was it like to live in Ancient Greece?" Find information on homes, fashion, food, toys, and games. The site includes three activities focusing on Ancient Greek families, a quiz, and an Argo Odyssey Game. The activities and quiz are available anywhere. However, the game is only available if you live in England.
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Students can use Elementari, reviewed here to share the various facts that they learned. Students can re-create the food, fashion, homes, toys, and games from Ancient Greece. Finally, Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. 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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History Breakout Template - Genially
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6 to 12
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Unlock the keys to history with gamified activities and escape rooms that you can personalize using Genially, reviewed here. Customizable content...more
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Unlock the keys to history with gamified activities and escape rooms that you can personalize using Genially, reviewed here. Customizable content includes options to add audio, video, multimedia, text, and interactive images. Begin by choosing the "Use this template" link to add the thirty-two-slide template to your Genially dashboard. Add information to each slide following the information provided to guide students through four missions. Invite students to join a live presentation using their devices or work together as a class using a live presentation on your whiteboard.
tag(s): digital escapes (28), game based learning (244), gamification (90), mysteries (25)
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Create interactive escape rooms to introduce history lessons, review for upcoming quizzes and tests, or as an engaging homework activity. As you create your history breakout, use Genially's AI features to generate questions, remove image backgrounds, and create images. Find free images to use with your breakout activity by browsing through resources available on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page for Free Image Resources, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Discover Ancient Rome - History for Kids
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3 to 7
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Step back in time and uncover the wonders of Ancient Rome with the History for Kids website! This site offers a treasure trove of information about Roman civilization, from its ...more
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Step back in time and uncover the wonders of Ancient Rome with the History for Kids website! This site offers a treasure trove of information about Roman civilization, from its powerful empire and legendary gladiators to its incredible architecture and daily life. With kid-friendly language, eye-catching visuals, and interactive features, it's the perfect resource to spark curiosity and bring history to life. Teachers can use it to enrich lessons, provide engaging homework, or inspire students to dive deeper into the fascinating world of Ancient Rome!
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tag(s): art history (102), italy (29), myths and legends (43), religions (121), romans (52), rome (35)
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Challenge students to design a Roman city, incorporating features like aqueducts, amphitheaters, markets, and temples. They can create maps and 3D models using Delightex (formerly CoSpaces) reviewed here, or digital blueprints and explain how their city reflects Roman values and innovations. Fill a bag with images or small models of Roman artifacts (ex., coins, laurel wreaths, or colosseum replicas). Students take turns pulling out an item, describing it, and guessing its significance in Roman culture. Assign students roles as Roman citizens (ex., senator, gladiator, merchant, or farmer). Have them act out a day in their lives based on details from the website. Students can dress up or use props to bring their characters to life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Roman World - Penn Museum
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6 to 12
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The Penn Museum's Roman World website offers an interactive and educational resource for teachers exploring Ancient Rome with their students. It provides engaging content on Roman history,...more
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The Penn Museum's Roman World website offers an interactive and educational resource for teachers exploring Ancient Rome with their students. It provides engaging content on Roman history, culture, and daily life through artifacts, maps, and virtual exhibits. The website includes sections on Roman government, engineering, art, and religion, supported by detailed descriptions and visuals. Teachers can use this resource to enhance lessons by showcasing actual artifacts and encouraging critical discussions about their significance. The site's interactive elements and accessible format make it an excellent tool for bringing the Roman world to life in the classroom.
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Using the website's information on Roman engineering, ask students to research aqueducts or roads. Challenge them to build a small model using household materials and explain how the engineering principles work. Assign students an artifact from the website to study. Have them describe the artifact's features, guess its use, and discuss what it reveals about Roman daily life or culture in a video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or Animoto, reviewed here. Have students create a travel itinerary for a Roman citizen, detailing what they would see, do, and experience while traveling through the Roman World.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Rome - History.com
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View this detailed and engaging resource for teachers to support lessons on Roman history. It covers key topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic and Empire, cultural...more
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View this detailed and engaging resource for teachers to support lessons on Roman history. It covers key topics such as the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic and Empire, cultural achievements, military conquests, and the eventual decline of the empire. The page includes accessible text, timelines, and multimedia resources like videos and images, making it suitable for various teaching styles. Teachers can use this resource to provide students with a comprehensive overview of Ancient Rome, connect historical events to broader themes, and encourage critical thinking about the impact of Roman civilization on the modern world.
tag(s): cultures (249), italy (29), multimedia (57), romans (52), rome (35)
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Have students create a visual timeline of significant events in Ancient Rome's history using the information from the website. Students can add images, dates, and brief descriptions, practicing their summarization and research skills when using Padlet, reviewed here or Timelinely, reviewed here. Ask students to research aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome, such as food, clothing, or entertainment, and create a diorama or poster presentation. Using details from the website, ask students to write a short historical fiction story set in Ancient Rome.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art - Getty Museum
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes...more
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes detailed lesson plans that guide students in analyzing artworks inspired by Greek, Roman, and other cultural myths. Lessons cover topics such as identifying mythological characters, interpreting stories depicted in art, and understanding the cultural significance of myths. The curriculum features engaging activities like comparing myths across cultures, creating visual representations of mythological tales, and exploring the symbolism in famous artworks. With printable resources, discussion prompts, and project ideas, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering a deeper appreciation of mythology and its influence on art.
tag(s): europe (80), greek (45), myths and legends (43), romans (52)
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Provide students with images of famous artworks from the curriculum depicting mythological characters. Challenge them to identify the characters, attributes, and the myths they represent. Turn it into a scavenger hunt by giving clues about the myths or symbols. Invite students to design a mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones in the lesson plans. Expand beyond Greek and Roman mythology by exploring myths from other cultures, such as Norse, Egyptian, or Indigenous traditions. Invite students to design their own mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones found in the lesson plans. The creatures can be made on paper or using Google Drawings, reviewed here or Tux Paint, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Influences on European Art - Getty Museum
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The Getty Education website's Asian Influences curriculum explores how Asian art, culture, and ideas have shaped artistic traditions worldwide. This resource includes lesson plans,...more
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The Getty Education website's Asian Influences curriculum explores how Asian art, culture, and ideas have shaped artistic traditions worldwide. This resource includes lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content that help students understand the impact of Asian aesthetics on various art forms. It covers topics such as the Silk Road's role in cultural exchange, the influence of Asian themes in European art, and traditional Asian artistic techniques. Focusing on cross-cultural connections, this curriculum provides a valuable framework for integrating art history and global studies into the classroom.
tag(s): art history (102), asia (133), china (82)
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Have students select an Asian or European artwork influenced by another culture and write a creative story imagining the people, trade, or events behind its creation. After exploring Asian motifs in European art, challenge students to create their own artwork incorporating Asian-inspired elements (ex., calligraphy, floral patterns, or geometric designs). Introduce the Silk Road's significance using images from the curriculum. Have students map the route and identify key goods, ideas, and artistic influences exchanged along the way. Online mapping tools such as Google My Maps, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Getty Education- Curricula and Teaching Guides - Getty Museum
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities,...more
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The Getty Education website offers extensive curricula and classroom resources designed to integrate art into various subjects. Teachers can explore ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content tailored for diverse grade levels and subjects, such as history, language arts, and visual arts. The resources emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding, featuring topics like ancient civilizations, photography, and visual storytelling. These materials align with academic standards and include educator guides, worksheets, and interactive experiences, making them an invaluable tool for enriching classroom instruction through the power of art. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): critical thinking (146), interactive stories (21), multimedia (57), photography (124), stories and storytelling (65)
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Select a lesson from Getty's curriculum on world cultures. For example, examine Ancient Greek pottery and have students create their designs on paper based on the themes or stories depicted in the originals. Show an artwork from the Getty collection and have students write a creative story inspired by it. Use the provided resources on visual storytelling for guidance. The "Understanding Formal Analysis" videos can also introduce students to elements of art (line, color, texture, etc.). Then, assign students an artwork to analyze using these elements, working in pairs or small groups. Explore art from different periods using the Getty's curated lesson plans on ancient civilizations or the Renaissance. Have students create a timeline showcasing key artworks and their historical significance. Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here or Read Write Think Timeline, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Roman Empire - TeachersFirst
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The Roman Empire, one of history's most expansive and enduring civilizations, shaped the course of Western civilization for over a millennium. This curated collection of resources offers...more
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The Roman Empire, one of history's most expansive and enduring civilizations, shaped the course of Western civilization for over a millennium. This curated collection of resources offers a deep dive into the complex tapestry of Roman history and culture. From the mythical founding of Rome to the fall of Constantinople, these materials cover the empire's rise to power, its technological and architectural innovations, its system of law and government, and its lasting impact on language, art, and philosophy. As your class is learning about Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, share resources from this collection.
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Help your students learn more about ancient Rome. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient China - TeachersFirst
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Treat your students to an eye-opening journey through the foundational eras of Chinese civilization with our extensive collection of resources on the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties....more
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Treat your students to an eye-opening journey through the foundational eras of Chinese civilization with our extensive collection of resources on the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. This curated list offers a rich tapestry of materials spanning nearly two millennia of China's formative history, from the bronze-working Shang (circa 1600-1046 BCE) to the culturally influential Han (202 BCE-220 CE). Delve into the extensive galleries of art, technology, and archaeological discoveries along the Silk Road. Whether you're a student researching Chinese history or an educator crafting engaging lessons related to the roots of East Asian civilization, this collection provides a window into the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
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