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Ancient Roman Empire Resources - 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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Ancient China Resources - 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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Ancient Egypt Resources - TeachersFirst
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Step into the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphs with our collection of Ancient Egyptian resources. The resources offer a great selection of materials spanning over 3,000...more
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Step into the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphs with our collection of Ancient Egyptian resources. The resources offer a great selection of materials spanning over 3,000 years of one of the world's most enduring and influential civilizations. From the banks of the life-giving Nile to the enigmatic chambers of the Great Pyramids, our diverse array of educational content brings the wonders of Ancient Egypt to life. Explore high-resolution images of intricate tomb paintings and interactive maps tracing the kingdom's expansion and cultural influence. Our collection features resources on daily life in ancient Egyptian society, the complexities of their writing system, and the technological marvels that enabled the construction of their awe-inspiring monuments. Whether your students are embarking on a school project or you are looking for extension activities for your lessons and options for differentiation, these resources provide a gateway to understanding the rich tapestry of Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and lasting legacy.
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Ancient Greece Resources - TeachersFirst
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Ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, has left an indelible mark on Western culture. This collection of resources offers a thorough look...more
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Ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, has left an indelible mark on Western culture. This collection of resources offers a thorough look into the rich tapestry of Greek history, philosophy, art, and daily life. From the epic tales of Homer to the enduring wisdom of Socrates, from the architectural marvels of the Parthenon to the birth of democracy in Athens, these curated materials provide students with a gateway to explore one of the most influential civilizations in human history. Discover many resources to share in your lessons.
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Resources related to Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations - TeachersFirst
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Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians,...more
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Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. From interactive timelines that trace the rise and fall of these empires to high-resolution images of archaeological artifacts, our resources bring the ancient world to life. This collection features primary sources and multimedia presentations on daily life in ancient cities like Ur and Nineveh. Share these resources with your students to aid in understanding the foundational civilizations that laid the groundwork for human progress in law, science, literature, and government.
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Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art - Getty Museum
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through...more
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through interactive tools, curated resources, and detailed lessons, the site delves into the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, and more. Teachers can access various visual art materials, artifacts, and primary sources alongside suggested activities that encourage critical thinking and cross-disciplinary learning. This resource is perfect for engaging students in historical inquiry, cultural exploration, and the connections between ancient civilizations and modern society.
tag(s): africa (144), asia (109), cultures (171), europe (83), greek (44), mesopotamia (32)
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Ask students to design and present an ancient civilization, considering key aspects like government, art, religion, and daily life. They can create maps, cultural artifacts, and stories about their civilization. Have students create the maps with online tools such as Google My Map, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here. Create a "mystery box" filled with images or replicas of ancient artifacts from various civilizations (ex., Egyptian, Greek, Roman). Have students guess which civilization the artifacts belong to and encourage them to explain their reasoning. Introduce students to myths and legends from ancient civilizations, such as Greek gods or Egyptian creation stories. Have students choose a myth to retell in their own words, or ask them to write an original myth, incorporating the themes and values of an ancient civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece - Learn Bright's Ancient Greece
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece video highlights the ancient civilization in eight minutes. The video presents how Ancient Greece contributed to modern society, the Archaic Period, Classical...more
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece video highlights the ancient civilization in eight minutes. The video presents how Ancient Greece contributed to modern society, the Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period, government, philosophy, architecture, science, homes, clothing, jobs, food, and so much more.
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Have students pick one part from the video and post the information on a Padlet reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast the different periods during Ancient Greece, homes, clothes, jobs, and/or government. 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. Finally, students can create a diorama highlighting one aspect of Ancient Greece.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games - The International Olympic Committee
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The International Olympic Committee presents information on the Ancient Olympic Games. The site begins with ten facts about the Ancient Olympics. Then, it shares about Olympia today,...more
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The International Olympic Committee presents information on the Ancient Olympic Games. The site begins with ten facts about the Ancient Olympics. Then, it shares about Olympia today, the greats of the Olympics, sports, spectators, the end of the Ancient games, and more.
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Students can pick one aspect from the site and post the information in a Padlet, reviewed here. Student can create their own Olympic sport and use Vnote, reviewed here to describe it. Finally, students can compare the Ancient Olympics to the modern-day Olympics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ancient Greek Olympics - The Ancient Greek Olympics
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The Ancient Greek Olympics for kids offers a wealth of information on the ancient Olympics. The site begins with a brief overview of the Ancient Olympics. Then there are resources ...more
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The Ancient Greek Olympics for kids offers a wealth of information on the ancient Olympics. The site begins with a brief overview of the Ancient Olympics. Then there are resources on the Olympics to click on, including: how the Olympic Games began, a story of the Olympic Games from the British Museum, an interactive quiz, and more. Finally, the bottom of the site shares tons of additional resources on Ancient Greece. This site is best viewed with Microsoft Edge.
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Students can participate in an Olympics with the same games as Ancient Greece, compare and contrast the Ancient Olympics to the modern Olympics, and research more about the god Zeus, whom the Olympics honor.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching World History: Ancient Greece - HMH's Ancient Greece
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HMH's Ancient Greece blog contains worksheets and activities to teach about Ancient Greece. The worksheets include a timeline, excerpts from Book 22 of the Iliad, and a writing activity....more
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HMH's Ancient Greece blog contains worksheets and activities to teach about Ancient Greece. The worksheets include a timeline, excerpts from Book 22 of the Iliad, and a writing activity.
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Have students re-create the timeline with images using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Students can continue reading the Iliad. Finally, have students complete the writing activity posted on the site.
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Lesson Plans of Ancient Greece - Classical Period - Historical Context
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Historical Context offers resources about Ancient Greece. It starts with facts about global events, important people, archaeological findings, and life lessons. The site posts important...more
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Historical Context offers resources about Ancient Greece. It starts with facts about global events, important people, archaeological findings, and life lessons. The site posts important vocabulary and activities for students. Student activities include: historical role-playing, Athenian democracy stimulation, Greek storytelling, Ancient Greece art and architecture gallery walk, and more.
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Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post facts about important people listed on the site. Students can virtually visit a museum hosting Ancient Greek artwork and architecture. Finally, students can perform a Greek play.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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DCU Library - DCU Library
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DCU Library provides free resources for Ancient Greece. It offers classroom resources, fun stuff, and YouTube videos. Classroom resource links include DK Find It Out!, Ancient Greece...more
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DCU Library provides free resources for Ancient Greece. It offers classroom resources, fun stuff, and YouTube videos. Classroom resource links include DK Find It Out!, Ancient Greece by Scoil.net, lessons and resources by Teaching Ideas, more lessons from Core Knowledge, learner guides and class clips from BBC Bitesize, and 10 facts from National Geographic. YouTube videos on the Trojan Horse and Greek Gods are available to view. If your district blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable.
tag(s): greece (41), greek (44), greeks (41), myths and legends (29)
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Students can use the site to research Ancient Greece. Students can create their own Greek God/Goddess and share its name, facts, and a picture in Designer, reviewed here. Have students create a timeline using Timeline Infographics Templates, reviewed here of important events in Ancient Greece.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece - My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization of Greece. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education,...more
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization of Greece. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education, mythology and Gods, and death in Ancient Greece. Images and teachers' notes are also available.
tag(s): greece (41), greek (44), greeks (41), myths and legends (29)
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Have students compare and contrast the topics on the website with those of other civilizations. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. Students can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. They can also virtually visit a museum that hosts Ancient Greek artifacts and reenact a Greek play.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Greek Mythology & The 12 Olympians - Storyboard That
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that...more
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that help students explore myths, characters, and themes. Teachers can guide students in creating visual summaries of myths, analyzing characters like Zeus or Athena, and comparing themes across stories. The interactive tools encourage creativity and deepen understanding by allowing students to design comic-strip-style interpretations, analyze literary elements, or retell myths in their own words. This resource is perfect for making Greek mythology lessons more interactive and accessible for diverse learners.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), greece (41), greek (44), greeks (41), myths and legends (29), stories and storytelling (55), themes (15)
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Students choose a Greek myth and retell it using the storyboard format on the website. They illustrate key events, add dialogue, and annotate with explanations of themes or morals. This activity reinforces comprehension and encourages creativity. Students create trading cards for Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. Each card can include the character's name, powers, symbols, relationships, and key myths. This introduces students to the pantheon in a fun and interactive way. Challenge students to create a modern adaptation of a Greek myth. For example, what would Persephone's story look like in a contemporary urban setting? Students can create a storyboard comparing two characters, such as Zeus and Hades or Athena and Ares. They analyze their traits, roles in myths, and symbolic meanings, providing visual evidence for their analysis.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece - National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece
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National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece lists 10 facts about Ancient Greece and contains a link to access primary sources and facts about Greece today. ...more
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National Geographic Kids: Ancient Greece lists 10 facts about Ancient Greece and contains a link to access primary sources and facts about Greece today.
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Students can pick one of the facts to research more about and create a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here or create a book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Finally, students can debate which ancient culture most influenced civilization today. Students can use an online debate tool like Kialo Edu reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dreyfus Affair: Topics in Chronicling America - Library of Congress
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Dig into this curated collection of historic newspaper articles chronicling the events surrounding the Dreyfus Affair, a pivotal political and social controversy in late 19th-century...more
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Dig into this curated collection of historic newspaper articles chronicling the events surrounding the Dreyfus Affair, a pivotal political and social controversy in late 19th-century France. The site includes digitized primary source materials from American newspapers, offering insights into how the case was reported internationally and its broader implications for anti-Semitism, justice, and human rights. This resource is ideal for teachers and students studying world history, journalism, or social justice, providing a lens to explore the power of media and its role in shaping public opinion during significant historical events.
tag(s): france (41), journalism (73), politics (117)
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Provide printed resources about both the Dreyfus Affair and a modern case. Have students work in groups to compare by creating a Venn diagram on paper or a digital Venn diagram using Canva reviewed here. Provide students with printed or summarized information about the case. Ask them to handwrite their letters, imagining they were writing then and responding to the controversy from a specific perspective. Print several articles from the website for students to analyze in small groups. Ask students to discuss and present their findings about tone, word choice, and possible biases in the newspapers.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 (144), jews (32), middle east (49), religions (89)
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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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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 (169), deserts (16), forests (29), landmarks (22), maps (215), museums (51), virtual field trips (119)
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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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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 (80), egypt (50), 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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