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The Roman Empire: A Brief History - Milwaukee Public Museum
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Ask students to research how artifacts like Mediterranean oil lamps reflect the cultural, religious, or technological advancements of the Roman Empire. Students can create a short presentation connecting the artifacts to Roman innovations using Google Slides, reviewed here or Visme, reviewed here. Another way to present their findings is by recording a podcast using Anchor, reviewed here or Acast, reviewed here. Have students write a diary entry or short story from the perspective of a Roman citizen using details from the page about daily life and the importance of items like oil lamps.Roman Empire - Happy Learning
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
Provide students with a blank map of Europe and surrounding regions. Have them label key cities, territories, and trade routes mentioned in the documentary, reinforcing their understanding of the Empire's vast reach. Organize a class debate on whether the Roman Republic or the Roman Empire was more effective as a system of governance. Students can use evidence from the video and additional research to support their arguments. Have students create a timeline of key events mentioned in the documentary, such as the founding of the Republic, Julius Caesar's rule, and the fall of the Empire. Consider using one of the timeline tools at Class Tools, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Maker, reviewed here to create on online.Ancient Egypt - Crash Course
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
In the Classroom
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.How to Make a Digital Escape Room for the Classroom - Nearpod
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3 to 12tag(s): collaboration (93), digital escapes (15), game based learning (205), problem solving (233), puzzles (149)
In the Classroom
Start the lesson with a quick digital escape puzzle related to the topic. For example, students solve an equation in a math class to reveal a clue, or in an ELA class, they decode a sentence to find a hidden theme. After experiencing a digital escape room, have students design their own using Nearpod or Google Forms, reviewed here and Nearpod, reviewed here. They can create puzzles based on a novel they read, a historical event, or a math concept, reinforcing learning through creation. Combine multiple subjects into one escape room experience. For example, students solve a math puzzle to get a clue, analyze a poem for another, and answer a science question to unlock the final key--blending critical thinking across subjects. Design a digital escape room focused on real-world skills (ex., financial literacy, digital citizenship, or environmental science). Students must apply knowledge to solve practical challenges and unlock the final "escape."Ancient Egypt and the Nile - Smithsonian
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): asia (116), egypt (56), rivers (16), virtual field trips (128)
In the Classroom
Before starting the tour, provide students with a list of specific landmarks or details to look for during the virtual journey (ex., "Find a statue of a pharaoh" or "Locate the Sphinx"). This will keep them actively engaged while exploring. After the tour, have students design and write a postcard as if they were visiting one of the featured sites. Encourage them to describe what they saw, how they felt, and what they learned about the location. They can design a postcard digitally with Canva, reviewed here or a similar drawing tool. Challenge students to create an original model of an Egyptian-inspired monument using recycled materials or digital tools like CoSpaces, reviewed here. Have them explain the purpose of their structure and how it reflects ancient Egyptian culture.Ancient Greece in 18 minutes - Arzamas
Grades
9 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): cultures (180), greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46)
In the Classroom
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.Peloponnesian War - Ancient Greece - History Skill's
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5 to 10tag(s): greece (47), greeks (46), myths and legends (37)
In the Classroom
Students can compare the topics from the website with another civilization using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Students can virtually visit a museum that hosts Ancient Greek artifacts. Finally, students can reenact a Greek play.What Was It Like to Live in Ancient Greece - BBC's Bite Size: Ancient Greece
Grades
5 to 10In the Classroom
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.OK2Ask: Microsoft Forms Basics - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Learn the basics...more
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Forms to support classroom instruction! Discover how to create forms, add questions, and share them with students and explore ways to use Forms for quizzes, exit tickets, data collection, and more. You'll leave this workshop with practical knowledge and basic skills for using Microsoft Forms to gather feedback and assess learning in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore the features of Microsoft Forms. 2. Discover a variety of instructional uses for Microsoft Forms. 3. Learn to create a basic form. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (84), Formative Assessment (74), Microsoft (80), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Flags Challenge - Genially
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): continents (33), countries (73), digital escapes (15), flags (18), mysteries (23)
In the Classroom
Share this escape room activity with students as they practice learning flags worldwide. As students participate in the activity, they travel between continents; include this information in your lessons about geography and continents. Extend learning and ask students to research one of the countries in the escape room and share their knowledge using Sway, reviewed here or Canva Docs, reviewed here.History Breakout Template - Genially
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6 to 12tag(s): digital escapes (15), game based learning (205), gamification (83), mysteries (23)
In the Classroom
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.Virtual Escape Room Tools - VirtualEscapeRooms.org
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4 to 12tag(s): collaboration (93), digital escapes (15), game based learning (205), problem solving (233), puzzles (149)
In the Classroom
Use the Virtual Escape Room Timer to create a themed escape room review for any subject. Set up puzzles using the Caesar Cipher Creator or Emoji Secret Message Maker, and have students work in teams to "escape" by answering questions correctly. Assign students a Secret Agent Name using the generator, then have them write a creative short story or historical journal entry from the perspective of their agent, incorporating key vocabulary or concepts from the lesson. After studying historical codes (ex., the Caesar cipher in Ancient Rome), students create a secret messages using the Caesar Cipher Creator and challenge their classmates to decode them. Use the Team Name Generator to form groups, then have teams design a digital or physical logo using Leonardo.ai, reviewed here and a motto that reflects the subject matter they're studying, such as a "Math Masters" group solving real-world math challenges.The Roman World - Penn Museum
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Using the website's information on Roman engineering, ask students to research aqueducts or roads. Challenge them to build a small model using household materials and explain how the engineering principles work. Assign students an artifact from the website to study. Have them describe the artifact's features, guess its use, and discuss what it reveals about Roman daily life or culture in a video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here or moovly, reviewed here. Have students create a travel itinerary for a Roman citizen, detailing what they would see, do, and experience while traveling through the Roman World.Ancient Rome - History.com
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6 to 12tag(s): cultures (180), italy (30), multimedia (53), romans (52), rome (37)
In the Classroom
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.Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art - Getty Museum
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K to 12tag(s): europe (84), greek (47), myths and legends (37), romans (52)
In the Classroom
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.Asian Influences on European Art - Getty Museum
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6 to 12tag(s): art history (103), asia (116), china (81)
In the Classroom
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.Getty Education- Curricula and Teaching Guides - Getty Museum
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (127), interactive stories (22), multimedia (53), photography (130), stories and storytelling (58)
In the Classroom
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.Ancient Roman Empire Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
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.Ancient China Resources - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Share these resources with your students to learn about Ancient China. 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.Ancient Egypt Resources - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): egypt (56)