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| 1 | SCOTLAND: OUTLINE MAP OF SCOTLAND http//abcteach.com/Maps/scotland.htm Give each student a copy of this printable map, and enlarge one for your bulletin board. As you learn about Scotland--its cities and regions--mark the places you visit with colored pushpins. FLAG
OF SCOTLAND |
| 2 | BACKPACKING
THROUGH EUROPE http//www.ed.uiuc.edu/YLP/96-97/96-97_mini_units/Travel_BBatten/travel.html Students vote on four countries they would like to visit in Europe, and then take a virtual exploration. They will create papier mache globes, Flat Stanley markers, make a ship, and visit with kings and queens. Lesson guidesheets and evaluation suggestions are included. |
| 3 | JAPAN EXPLORING JAPAN http//fga.freac.fsu.edu/academy/k1japan.htm Excellent student activities lead in to an investigation of Japan--its people, geography, and culture.Explore Japanese haiku, fans, games, carp kites, tea ceremonies, and more. |
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| 1 | Washington D.C. is the seat of our federal
government and one of our nation's most beautiful and historic cities. Before the federal
city was created, several cities had served as our capital. In 1790, Alexander Hamilton
proposed a permanent capital city on federal land rather than in a state. The District of
Columbia was created along the Potomac River in 1791, from land given up by Maryland and
Virginia. D.C Pages Virtual Tour of the National Mall http://dcpages.com/Tourism |
| 2 | Take a virtual 360 degree spin around ten
monuments and museums of the National Mall, courtesy of D.C. Pages and the free Zoom
viewer plug-in from MGI http://www.mgisoft.com/support/downloads/plugin.html For tourists, each monument includes hours of operation and a phone number. For cyber-travelers, the Zoom viewer let you control the vantage point (zoom in, zoom out, spin, and stop) of each picture. Another worthwhile section of the D.C. Pages is History, which traces the city's roots to the Spanish explorers of the sixteenth century. You'll find it by returning to the home page, and selecting History from the directory links. |
| 3 | The District http://www.thedistrict.com Best educational clicks at The District are the eleven Top Attractions listed in the red and yellow box on the front page. Each monument page includes several interesting facts, a few small pictures, and a link to the attraction's official Web site. Beyond the Top Attractions, you'll find even more listings in the yellow left-hand menu under Museums & Galleries, |
| 4 | Monuments & Memorials, and Other Attractions. Explore D.C. http://www.exploredc.org/ Produced by public television station WETA, the visually rich Explore D.C. is my pick of the day. It is more than 450 pages long, with an abundance of audio, video and images. Students of all ages will find more than just monuments covered here, as Washington D.C. past and present is explored as both a city and a symbol of our nation. Teachers will appreciate the twenty-four lesson plans covering topics such as local history, U.S. history, black history, and American presidents and first ladies |
| 5 | The Virtual Smithsonian http://2k.si.edu/ The Smithsonian is often referred to as "our nation's attic" as it holds more than 140 million artifacts for "the increase and diffusion of knowledge". The Virtual Smithsonian exhibit celebrates the Smithsonian's 150th anniversary and highlights 360 specimens from the fourteen Smithsonian museums along with a virtual walk to the Castle (as the Smithsonian Institution Building is affectionately known.) The story is told in QuickTime and Shockwave with images, video and audio clips, and rotating 3-D morphing artifacts. Before you enter, click First Time Visitor, and the Virtual Smithsonian will test your browser, and let you know if you are missing any required plug-ins. |
| 6 | Washington Tour Guide http://library.thinkquest.org/17188/ Washington Tour Guide was created by three Canadian high school students for the 1998 ThinkQuest Internet competition. Best clicks are the two virtual walking tours with photos taken by the students themselves. One tour takes you down Pennsylvania Avenue, and the other through the National Mall. Also worth clicking are the two trivia quizzes, and a timeline of Washington D.C.'s history. *** Spectacular! **** Wonderful! *** Great |
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| 1 | GAMES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: http://www.kconnect.com/kc-ATW.htm |
| 2 | GEO-GLOBE http//library.thinkquest.org/10157/ Explore the globe with interactive games--including seas, geographic features, habitats and adaptations, oceans, and more. |
| 3 | WACKYKIDS.ORG - The "wac" in wacky stands for
world art and cultures. http//www.wackkids.org is the place for children ages 8 to 10 to explore art from around the world and the people who made and used it. All the artworks are from the Denver Art Museum. Art can be very old or very new. Some you can sit on and some you can hang on the wall. Whatever the artwork is - a canoe, chair, pot, painting or sculpture - someone created it to look wonderful! Whether you like it or dislike it, we think all art is worth a careful look and an exploration of what it meant to the people who made and used it. At the site students can do 3 main things |
| 4 | PIXEL PETE INTERNET PROJECT http//www.kellerisd.net/schools/hms/pete.asp |
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| 1 | THE ORIGINS OF CANADA DAY http//www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/18/h18-227-e.html http//www.southam.com/nmc/ohcanada/news/origin.html First known as Dominion Day, learn the history of this annual Canadian celebration on July 1st. |
| 2 | CANADA UNIT http//fga.freac.fsu.edu/academy/k1canada.htm Students will learn about Canadian geography, take a journey across Canada, and learn to count in French. |
| 3 | CANADA QUIZ http//www.southam.com/nmc/ohcanada/quiz/canadaquiz.html What do your students know about Canada and Canadians? They can take this quiz to see how they fare; they may be surprised.. |
| 4 | THE PATH OF HEROES http//www.pch.gc.ca/poh-sdh/english/index.html Follow along a tour of Canadian heroes who, through their deeds, have made their country and the world a better place. |
| 5 | CANADA
DAY PARTY POT http//www.dltk-kids.com/canada/mpot.htm Clay pots become stunning replicas of the Canadian flag in this craft. Use the pots to hold pencils and pens, or plant a maple seedling. |
| 6 | VIRTUAL CROSS
COUNTRY TOUR http//www.capcan.ca/english/youth/xcountry/bonvoyage/voyage.html Take a virtual adventure across Canada and visit several landmarks in this online tour--a Cyberadventure with Tye and Marie, from one end of the country to the other. |
| 7 | O CANADA PUZZLE http//www.dltk-kids.com/canada/mpuzzle.html Print out the templates to create this Canadian map puzzle. |
| 8 | CANADA DAY FAN http//www.kidsdomain.com/craft/canadafan.html Mini flags become festive and patriotic fans to help Canadian students celebrate their national holiday. |
| 9 | MAPLE BINGO http//www.kidsdomain.com/craft/bingo-maple.html Start a new tradition with the famous Canadian maple leaf--under the "M"--68... You can accomplish the same idea with the word, Canada, or any other national symbol. |
| 10 | CANPIX GALLERY http//www.nelson.com/nelson/school/discovery/images/ncddimag.htm This huge image base offers Canadian history in images, icons, maps, and flags. Search by time period, category, flags, coats of arms, or maps. |
| 11 | PIONEERS OF CANADA http//www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/pioneer.htm Lots of hands-on activities to explore early history of Canadian settlement. 9/6/01 |
| 12 | CANADA IS . . . http//www.stf.sk.ca/src/tmc/p10011/p10011.htm Four topics create the backbone of this unit on Canadian culture, including Canadian provinces and symbols, Canada's multicultural background, famous Canadians, and Canadian politics. Grades 3-5.9/6/01 |
| 13 | CANADA -- A
LAND RICH IN BEAUTY AND CULTURE http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/01_3_Canada.pdf Especially prepared for the Core Knowledge Sequence, 3rd grade level... topics covered include creating a Canadian history timeline, learning about the Canadian provinces and territories, understanding the significance of British and French influence in forming Canadian culture, and regarding Quebec's special status as a French-speaking province.9/6/01 |
| 14 | HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN
POSTAL SERVICE http//www.civilization.ca/membrs/npm/histbox/canad_e.htm Learn how Canada modeled its own system after the British, and have your students design a postage stamp for Canada after learning some of its history.9/6/01 |
| 15 | HANDS
ACROSS THE BORDER -- WELCOME TO CANADA http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/01_3_Hands%20Across.pdf This unit focuses on Core Knowledge initiatives for a 3rd grade study of Canada. Covered are climate, history, geography, and explorers to the Northwest Passage. Students will create a Hands Across the Border booklet to collect their research on culture and natural resources, noting similarities and differences.9/6/01 |
| 16 | CANADIAN FLAG AND SYMBOLS: http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/school/Canada/Canadaflag.shtml http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/school/Canada/Flagcolor.shtml http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/school/Canada/Flagquiz.shtml Print out the Canadian flag for students to color; they will also learn about national symbols and their mean-ings, provincial capitals and flags, and take a flag quiz on comprehension. 2/18/02 |
| 17 | CANADA MINI UNIT http//fga.freac.fsu.edu/academy/k1canada.htm Learn to count in French, make a pioneer log cabin, or take a coast-to-coast journey through Canada... These are some of the several student activities offered in this mini-unit exploring Canada. |
| 18 | CANADIAN, EH? http//olp.swlauriersb.qc.ca/webquest/jfk/canadianeh.htm Take a geographical tour across the beautiful country of Canada, via its tallest mountains, its provinces and territories, and their flags. For the Nunavut link, use the following URL http://www.gov.nu.ca/gnmain.htm Suitable for third grade. |
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| 1 | IDITAROD
AND ALASKA UNIT http//home.rochester.rr.com/inwoods/iditarod-alaska.htm Ten lessons and loads of resources and activities explore both the traditions of the Iditarod, and the culture, geography, and peoples of Alaska. Information sheets support the lesson plans, and several websites accompany each individual lesson for background and further research.Find the history of women in Alaska, follow the gold trails, investigate oil spills--much is covered here. |
| 2 | ALASKA -- THE GREAT
LAND 8/4/01 http//www.nationalgeographic.com/greatland/ax/primary_fs.html Take an online tour with National Geographic through the land, wildlife, people, and history of Alaska. |
| 3 | ALASKA ACTIVITIES 8/4/01 http//fga.freac.fsu.edu/academy/k1ak.htm While generally geared to younger children, nevertheless many of these activities can be adapted for older grades, especially if you are planning an Alaska Day celebration. |
| 4 | AN ALASKA ALPHABET
BOOK 8/4/01 http//www2.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/upk/books/alpha/b.html For early elementary, try creating your own version of this Alaskan alphabet book. Use PowerPoint or Kid Pix for a slide show, or do a hard copy the children can take home. |
| 5 | THE ARCTIC AND ITS ANIMALS
8/4/01 http//tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3500/animals.htm Discover all the animals of the Arctic the caribou, muskox, tern, norwhal--in this entry from ThinkQuest Junior. |
| 6 | ALASKAN ADVENTURES
8/4/01 http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3784/Adventures/photo.htm Alaska is unique in many ways--find out a child's perspective from their stories, online here. After studying something of Alaskan climate and geography, have your own students create a fictional story of what it would be like if they had to move to Alaska--now or in the past. |
| 7 | NATIVE
EXPRESSIONS 8/4/01 http://www.uaf.edu/anlc/expressions.html Learn some commong expressions in Native Alaskan tongues; then have your students practice for an Alaska Day (Alaska actually has its own celebration on Oct. 18th). |
| 8 | EXTREME MOMENTS IN
ALASKA HISTORY 8/4/01 http://www.discovery.com/stories/nature/alaska/moments.html Climb Mt. McKinley, revisit the big oil spill, rebuild the Alaska highway--or even go back in time to when humans first arrived. Alaska's history has been as extreme as its environment, as this site clearly demonstrates. |
| 9 | LEARN ABOUT ALASKA 8/4/01 http://www.50states.com/alaska.htm http://sled.alaska.edu/akfaq/akfaqindex.html http://fga.freac.fsu.edu/academy/k1ak.htm http://www.everythingalaska.com/ http://home.gci.net/~michaelqueen/links_to_alaska.htm Use these numerous online resources for student research projects, and/or general info on diverse aspects of Alaskan culture, geography, history, etc. |
| 10 | ALASKA
SCIENCE EXPLAINED 8/4/01 http//www.alaskascience.com/ This site offers a glimpse into the mysteries of the Aurora Borealis. A bonus--students can make their own rockets with the instructions provided here. |
| 11 | ALASKA GOLD
8/4/01 http//www2.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/upk/gold/gold.html Discover gold in Alaska--find history timelines, miners' stories, gold facts (what makes gold gold?), and more in this elementary school site. |
| 12 | ALASKAN
ADVENTURE -- WEBQUEST 8/4/01 http//www.loudoun.k12.va.us/schools/ashburnannex/holt/JulieHildbold/Alaskawebquest.html Tour guide, journalist, photographer, or director--choose your career and off you go to Alaska's several national parks to create an informative tourist brochure. Try using Kid Pix for younger students. |
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| 1 | THE
AGE OF EXPLORATION CURRICULUM GUIDE http://www.mariner.org/educationalad/ageofex/ From the Ancient Age, to the era of Vikings, to Captain Cook's journeys, find resources, activities, and lessons to help guide your class through the ages of exploration, learning about the explorers themselves, and the history of ships. |
| 2 | DISCOVERY
AND EXPLORATION: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/dsxphome.html Don't forget to map out all those early voyages--trade your classroom walls in for a cartographer's dream, using these Library of Congress primary documents. |
| 3 | SACAGAWEA
PLAY: http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-3843.html Guided by scene-by-scene plot summaries, students will write and produce their own play about Sacagawea's life--great for a culminating activity on a Lewis and Clark unit. |
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| 1 | WHEN
THE TWINS WENT TO WAR--READER'S THEATER http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE25.html This script is based on a fable from Russia by the same name. It is graded at 4-6, but an energetic third grade class should be able to handle it as is |
| 2 | THE POWER OF RUSSIAN
ARCHITECTURE http://www.pbs.org/weta/faceofrussia/reference-index.html This lesson plan is meant to accompany the PBS program, "The Face of Russia". You can use other book or online resources if you do not have the opportunity to view the program. Students will use art, math, and social studies concepts to explore the famed architectural structures of Russia. (Click on "Lesson Plans", and then "The Power of Russian Architecture". |
| 3 | RUSSIA INTERACTIVE ATLAS http://www.learner.org/exhibits/russia/atlas/index.phtml Students can explore Russian maps, flags, and facts to discover the the political changes since the fall of the USSR |
| 4 | RUSSIAN
SONGS AND FAIRY TALES FOR CHILDREN http://russia-in-us.com/Children/ RealPlayer is required to listen to these Russian fairy tales for children (as well as the songs). Some wonderful illustrations accompany the tales--but be warned that many are not appropriate for classroom use.) |
| 5 | RUSSIAN CUISINE http://russia-in-us.com/Cuisine/Dadiani/ruindex.htm#Russian Index Use this site to explore Russian cuisine beyond borscht--maybe even try a few of the recipes with your class and see how they compare with American fare. What menu would they create for a typical Russian family dinner? |
| 6 | A RUSSIA
PHOTOTRACK http://www.friends-partners.org/oldfriends/mes/russia/photo.html Take a virtual tour with your class throughout Russia; also find an illustrated history of Russia, as well as Russian weather forecasts. Have your students create charts for temps and precipitation over a week, or the time you take to complete your Russian unit. A different group can create similar weather charts/graphs for partner areas in the United States. Compare your results when finished. |
| 7 | RUSSIAN CULTURAL
RESOURCES http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ballet/stan/russculture.html Visit this ArtsEdge site for an abundance of links to all arts, ballet, music, and culture in Russia, |
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| 1 | ART AND LIFE IN AFRICA
PROJECT http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/teachers/lessons/index.html Choose your grade level and subject, then find a wealth of related lesson plans. |
| 2 | AFRICA--IT'S NOT A
COUNTRY http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/teachers/lessons/index.html A full set of various lessons on every aspect you might want to cover on your study of Africa. |
| 3 | ANCIENT AFRICA http://www.penncharter.com/Student/africa/index.html Three great civilizations are studied with respect to daily life, culture, geography, industry, etc. |
| 4 | AFRICAN
HISTORY TIMELINES http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/hum211/timelines/htimelinetoc.htm These timelines encompass Ancient Africa, the growth of African empires, the age of Imperialism, slavery, anti-colonialism, independence, and current trends. |
| 5 | WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE IN
A VILLAGE IN KENYA? http://multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/afkenya.htm Bring home to students the vast differences between their lives and village life of indigenous peoples in Kenya. As well as daily life, cultural survival and storytelling topics are addressed. |
| 6 | ISSUES IN AFRICA http://www.scsd.k12.ny.us/fowler/african_issues.htm These lessons and topics are addressed specifically to high school classes, and modern day issues such as desertification, overpopulation, famine, and refugees. |
| 7 | AFRICAN DEFORESTATION AND
DESERTIFICATION http://www.scsd.k12.ny.us/fowler/african_issues.htm Students will take an indepth look at the causes of African deforestation and desertification and the alarming rates of their growth, as well as delve into possible solutions and impending concerns. |
| 8 | AFRICA QUEST http://www.bres.boothbay.k12.me.us/wq/rpelletier/pages/teacher.html Middle and high school students will investigate the varied peoples, cultures, and geography of Africa, specifically in regards to addressing how they were impacted by slavery. |
| 9 | AFRICA ACTIVITIES: http://www.track0.com/canteach/elementary/africaunit1.html Find several classroom activities that can be adapted specifically to your study of Kenya, and all geared to primary students. African recipes are also included. |
| 10 | AFRICAN SONGS, CHANTS, AND
GAMES http://www.track0.com/canteach/elementary/africasong.htm Perfect activities for elementary students to compliment your African unit. |
| 11 | AFRICA--IT'S
NOT A COUNTRY: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/TLresources/longterm/LessonPlans/africa/aindex.htm (COPY & PASTE) Cull the material you require from this teacher resource on Africa and its wealth of cultures. Find information on African wildlife, daily life, children, food, music, folktales, geography, etc. Much is available here for elementary classrooms studying any country or culture in Africa. |
| 12 | VIRTUAL
SAFARI TO KENYA http://www.kent.wednet.edu/curriculum/soc_studies/kenya/animals/kenya_safari/kenya_safari.html Join your students for an online adventure through various facets of Kenya. They will visit the Samburu Game Reserve, the Great Rift Valley, an elementary school, and more.You will need to adjust the text orally to their level. IF I LIVED IN KENYA... OR MALI...For a classroom activity that children could work on in groups, have them create an, "If I Lived in Kenya"book. They can use paper and markers, or create a book with Kid Pix . In their books, they will need to assign team members to create a cover page, one or two to design a tradi-tional Kenyan costume, another to illustrate a typical Kenyan meal (include a recipe), another to draw a climate page, etc. Same activities apply to a student study of Mali. |
| 13 | LEGENDARY KINGS OF MALI ACTIVITY: http://multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/aftimb.htm#activity3 Student journals, timelines, and reading are the exercises involved with this lesson plan. |
| 14 | AFRICA OUTLINE MAP http://www.scottforesman.com/educators/maps/africamap.html Where is Kenya? Mali? Have your students locate and color Kenya and Mali, marking the capital cities, and drawing a compass rose to accompany their maps. They could include these maps in their books, above. |
| 15 | MAP OF KENYA http://multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/grf/kenya2.gif This map takes a closer look at Kenya and some of its well-known features. |
| 16 | WHAT IS IT LIKE TO
LIVE IN A VILLAGE IN KENYA? http://multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/afkenya.htm Six major activities will focus on comparing and con-trasting daily cultural and social life in Kenyan villages. This unit is directed to grade 6; you may be able to search for appropriate resources and activi-ties to adapt to your elementary classroom. |
| 17 | TO TIMBUKTU--A JOURNEY
WITH IBN BATTUTA: http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/Mali_to_mecca/ Students go back in time for a learning adventure with this African explorer. Teacher Notes, timeline, evaluation criteria included. |
| 18 | MALI TO MECCA: http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/Mali_to_mecca/ Middle Ages set the scene for this fourteenth century islamic pilgrimage. Students will become familiar with the rich cultural heritage of the Empire of Mali. |
| 19 | AFRICA ONLINE--KIDS
ONLY: http://www.africaonline.com/AfricaOnline/coverkids.html Students can learn about Africa, including its over 1000 languages, they can complete a wordsearch or quiz, decode messages, and read selections from a Kenyan magazine for children. |
| 20 | PUZZLE MAP OF AFRICA: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_afr.htm Students can learn their countries and capitals quickly with this free download--a puzzle map of Africa. |
| 21 | STUDYING AFRICA: http://keweb.nsd.org/integration/africa/afrihm.html The focus for this online research project for second grade is African wildlife.` |
| 22 | INFO
ON AFRICA . . . http//www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm Click on the world cultures and geography section for lesson plans and websites for all grade levels." |
| 23 | Great Interactive Online Expedition http://www.african-edventure.org Join "Edventurers" Dennis and Aaron on their 18,000 mile, 6 month expedition across Africa to England. You'll find details of their progress with an online diary, pictures, timeline and videos and you'll be able to follow their trek with the route map and even communicate with them through the discussion board and direct email. This expedition was set up as an online project for schools. You can take part in projects and challenges, learn about conservation biology, and explore the dawn of humans in the "Ed Activities" section. And, be sure to visit the "Edvents" section where you can learn about the world's highest bungy jump which was done to illustrate gravity and acceleration. One of the best things about this site is that this African Expedition is actually going on now, so there are always new highlights and adventures right around the bend. |
| 24 | EXPLORING AFRICA http//www.sc.edu/library/spcoll/sccoll/africa/africa.html This time take a trip back in time to explore facets of African history. |
| 25 | AFRICA http//www.kent.wednet.edu/curriculum/soc_studies/kenya/africa_front.html Explore the continent with the help of these resources, including integrated lesson plans and information pages on Swahili and the Masai. Also take a Kenyan safari... |
| 26 | AFRICA -- AN INTRODUCTORY
LOOK http//multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/africa.htm Geography and economy provide the key focal points in these lesson plans. |
| 27 | KENYA UNIT http//www.coe.wayne.edu/~mpettap/lesson/kenya.htm Here is a good unit to explore with Gifted 3rd graders;loads of hands-on activities culminate in a traditional African festival, with student-created pamphlets and passports displaying their knowledge. |
| 28 | RIVERS OF AFRICA http//multimedia2.freac.fsu.edufga/academy/afrivers.htm A full unit on the rivers of Africa, all with tales to tell on place, people, and culture. Might be geared a bit high, but adjustable, and a unique approach to learning all about African history, geography, and civilization. |
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| 2 | ROME--PAST AND PRESENT http://library.thinkquest.org/10098/rome.htm If any of your students wish to focus on Roman architecture, then here's the site to visit. It compares ancient Rome with modern Rome; lots of visuals. |
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| 4 | ELECTRONIC PASSPORT TO ROME http://www.mrdowling.com/702rome.html Text and links for further resources form the backbone of this tour through Ancient Rome. Scroll to page bottom to find the topic of interest to your students. |
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| 6 | DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Romelife.html Mr. Donn has numerous ancient civilizations sites on the web; your students can use this one to foray into a day in the life of Ancient Rome. |
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| 8 | ANCIENT ROME--CLASS PAGES http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/harris/96-97/agespages/rome/rome.html Find pages from a 5th grade class on Ancient Rome. See what your students might add if they used this site as a starting point for their own project. |
| 9 | TEST QUESTIONS FOR GRADE 6--ANCIENT ROME http://members.aol.com/donnandlee/RomeTest.html Here's the scoop on what to include on your final test or review of Ancient Rome--grade 6 formulated... |
| 10 | EVEN GODS HAVE BAD HAIR DAYS http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hmll/blue/tale/hair.html Use this creative twist on mythology with any ancient civilization unit. Students choose a god and submit him to the test of modern woes... |
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| 12 | ROMAN ROADS http//www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/romanrd.htm Learn why Roman roads were built so very well, and then have your students create their own model of Roman road construction. They will also map routes the Romans took along various sites in Britain. Learn how Roman roads were built, and then work with your students to create your own classroom model of Roman road construction. |
| 13 | THE ROMANS http//www.bbc.co.uk/education/romans/home.html Timelines and student activities are provided in this BBC site on the Romans. A focal point is Roman inva-sion into the British Isles. |
| 14 | HERE COME THE
ROMANS http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/32K_Hear_Ye.pdf This lesson plan explores the geography, personages, and expansionism of Ancient Rome. Written for 3rd grade; map skills are emphasized. |
| 15 | ROMAN
FOUNDATIONS http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/3_95_FoundationsRome.pdf This intensive set of lesson plans--15 in all--focuses on a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind both the rise of the Roman Empire, and its eventual decay. The third grade class will be building a floor model of Ancient Rome over the course of the unit, as it correlates to daily lessons. |
| 16 | VENI,
VIDI, VICI http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/01_3_Veni,Vidi,Vici.pdf This unit explores most aspects of Roman cultural and political life, along with all its key players, as a 3rd grade Core Knowledge unit. |
| 17 | LATIN DICTIONARY http//www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/latin.htm Let your students create a mini-dictionary in Latin or a thematic book of Latin vocabulary covering aspects of Roman daily life. |
| 18 | COMPARE
FAMILY LIFE http//socialstudies.com/c/@fSmJZYDAhZUSE/Pages/article.html?article@FG215B1 Students will learn about Roman families and then make comparisons with their own modern families, using the guided student worksheet |
| 19 | ROMAN REALTORS http//www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/estateagents.htm What did Roman housing look like? With this activity, students will research Roman times in order to design a realty ad--be sure to include ads for different social classes. |
| 20 | ROLES OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN ANCIENT ROME http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/rome/ Learn about daily roles and life for common men, women, and children in Ancient Rome. The 2nd URL above offers an activity for students to learn Roman numerals. |
| 21 | ANCIENT
ROME COLORING PAGES http//www.coloring.ws/rome.htm Click on any of the selections to download and print a coloring page of Roman cultural life, including the Colosseum, aqueducts, and gladiators. |
| 22 | MAKE A BULLA http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/activities/bulla.html What is a bulla? Romans used to wear these small cloth bags around their necks, carrying a lucky charm with them. Students can create their own bulla with the template available here, and write a secret message to put inside. |
| 23 | ROMAN SOLDIERS http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/activities/soldier.html Learn what kind of armor a Roman soldier had to carry and clothe himself in to prepare for battle. |
| Ref # | Title and Description |
| 1 | TEMPLATE FOR AN
AMERICAN STATE BROCHURE http//projects.edtech.sandi.net/king/learningusa/ustemplate.htm Think of using this template and straightforward student assignment for a fifty states project this year. Students will create their own state brochure, including all essential information by following the guidelines here. |
| 2 | TOUR USA http://tuckahoe.blwd.k12.pa.us/faculty/tlh/TourUS.htm Student teams travel intensely through 17 states and Washington, D.C. to discover the interrelationship of landforms, geography, climate, and natural resources. They will create a visitor's guide, a thematic map, and a travel journal article for a magazine. Team members include geologists, agriculturalists, meteorologists, and environmentalists. Rubrics included. Grades 4-6. |
| 3 | A VIRTUAL TOUR OF YELLOWSTONE PARK http://www.mtnvisions.com/QTVR/YellQTVR/YellQTVR.html http://www.house.gov/cubin/yellowstone_tour.htm http://image.lib.virginia.edu/dmmc/temp/presentation/rainey/docs/11.02-tour.html Visit Old Faithful without leaving your computer screen, a real budget vacation |
| 4 | MOUNT ST. HELENS: |
| 5 | The United
States Project - http://www.ga.k12.pa.us/academics/ls/3/socials/states/stateind.htm. Third grade students studied the states, drew a map and wrote ten facts. Very interesting. |
| 6 | ALASKA STUDIES -- TEACHER'S
TOOLBOX http//www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/akhistory/aktools.htm Practically all you need to explore Alaska in the classroom has been gathered at this Alaska resource site for teachers. Find links to history, geography, culture, climate, government, Klondike, wildlife... and lesson plans to bring it all together. |
| 7 | STATE
FLAG QUIZ AND PRINTOUTS: |
| 8 | FIFTY
STATES - http//www.surfnetkids.com/50states.htm This is a great site that contains links to other state sites. It also contains a really neat online game that tests your knowledge of the location of each of the states. Its FUN!!!9/20/01 http://www.50states.com/ - 50 States is a fun collection of state facts, trivia and links. If you are trying to memorize the state capitals or postal abbreviations, you can quiz yourself from the list of states on the home page. To see the answers, linger your mouse over the manila folder next to each state. Other quirky highlights include a link to each state's most famous permanent residents (those in graves), links to each state's license plates (current and historical) and live Web cams from each state.9/20/01 |
| 9 | AMERICA'S LIBRARY EXPLORE the
STATES http//www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es The purpose of this Library of Congress site is "to have fun with history while learning at the same time." Each state is introduced with a single paragraph overview, but the meat of the site is the tales called Local Legacies. Last year, in celebration of the Library's 200th birthday, more than 1,300 events, crafts, and customs representing traditional American community life were documented with stories and photographs. America's Library is an online collection of these Local Legacies. While you're poking around, be sure to try the Treasure Hunt. 9/20/01 |
| 10 | DISCOVERY SCHOOL'S
STATE ASSEMBLY http//school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/stateassembly/ Powered by Word Book, Discovery School State Assembly is the perfect place to begin your state research report. In addition to sections on Land/Climate, Economy, Government, History, People and a Visitor's Guide, you'll get an interactive state map, and plenty of tables summarizing the state's statistics. For best printing results, look for the "Print This Article" button below the article outline. And just like the print encyclopedia, each state includes links to related World Book articles, study questions, and a list of recommended books. 9/20/01 |
| 11 | FACTFINDER http//factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/kids.html When you need statistics about the American population, who ‘ya gonna call? The US Census Bureau, of course. Although created specifically for kids, many may find these easy-to-access statistics useful. Simply choose a state to view Fun Facts from the 1990 and 2000 census neatly arranged in a single table. Did you know that during this time frame, the average age of a Californian increased from thirty-one years old to thirty-three. If only I could have been more average, I'd have only aged two years that decade! 9/20/01 |
| 12 | FUNSCHOOL FIND THE STATE http//www.funschool.com/current/games/ges_usquiz,36 "Where is Louisiana? Where is Rhode Island?" This timed map game is fun for all ages, whether you are just learning the locations of the states, or are playing to beat your best time. It took me four minutes, fifty-six seconds to finish the game and yes, I did make a few mistakes. You'll find additional games (such as Capital Field Trip and US Jigsaw Puzzle) by searching the Game Guide for Geography at various grade levels. ***** Spectacular! **** Wonderful! *** Great 9/20/01 |
| 13 | GAMES testing your knowledge of
the states 50 States Word Search http//www.surfnetkids.com/games/50states-ws.htmtate Capital Mix & Match http//www.surfnetkids.com/games/50states-mm.htm 9/20/01 |
| 14 | QUIZ ON THE CAPITAL CITIES http//www.rhymezone.com/r/dz.cgi?p=states When you're studying the fifty states this year, let your students take this interactive quiz on the fifty capital cities to see how well they remember their facts. 9/27/02 |
| 15 | THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND http//www.geocities.com/crgoudie/ourland.html http//www.whitehouse.gov/kids/index.html Travel from one end of the country to the other, visiting several exciting spots along the way, as students learn about the varied faces of our wonderful country.They will complete a printable journey map as they visit each mystery location. The 2nd URL above provides the correct link to the Whitehouse for Kids. |
| 16 | U.S. STATE
CAPITALS http://www.quia.com/mc/4.html Practice naming states and their capitals |
| 17 | USA DID YOU KNOW CARDS http//www.abcteach.com/USA/unit/dykcard.htm Let your students work in teams, each team assigned a specific state, to keep track of pertinent facts and information on that state. They can later translate their research into a colorful brochure to share with the class. 10/13/04 |
| 18 | 50
STATES POSTCARD EXHIBIT http//atozteacherstuff.com/50states/ Click on any of the fifty states to find student postcards from around the country, including state facts and interesting pieces of trivia information. 10/13/04 |
| 19 | UNITED STATES TREASURE HUNT http//www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/hunt.cgi/es Learn some interesting facts about each of the fifty states as you go hunting for pictures on the list. Student teams could also create their own treasure hunt after completing the initial learning game, coming up with a list of treasures to hunt for in each state they visit and exchanging their lists with competing teams. 10/13/04 |
| 20 | EXPLORE THE STATES http//www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es Learn all about the fifty states in this online, interactive guide. Each state links to further stories, such as twisters in Kansas, mule trail rides in the Grand Canyon in Arizona, or Little Big Horn in Montana. 10/13/04 |
| 21 | MAKE AN EDIBLE STATE MAP http//atozteacherstuff.com/pages/295.shtml Here's a recipe for an American geography lesson plan that your students are sure to love, especially since they get to eat their state after making it. 10/13/04 |
| 22 | THE NIFTY FIFTY http//www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/2266.html Learn some interesting facts about the states of America, and then use this student worksheet to translate and quiz the learning. 10/13/04 |
| 23 | STATE
FLAG BOOKLET http//www.abcteach.com/States/bflag.htm Have your students learn about the flags of each of the states, and then draw them here, writing down the name of the state as well. Work in groups to create all fifty pages and create a class booklet for Open House night. 10/13/04 |
| Ref # | Title and Description |
| 1 | BUILD A MEDIEVAL CASTLE http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm Download free software and instructions for building a paper castle, complete with towers and keeps. |
| 2 | CASTLES IN MEDIEVAL TIMES http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle_history.htm Use this essay for an introduction to your unit on Middle Ages, Knights and the Age of Chivalry, or castles. It provides a good background understanding of how castles functioned. |
| 3 | A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
A MEDIEVAL KNIGHT http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq14/knight.htm Just exactly what was a Medieval knight? Where did he live, what clothes did he wear, what kind of food did he eat--and most importantly, what exactly was his job description? Students will use online resources to find out in this webquest for Upper Elementary and Middle School students. |
| 4 | CASTLE BUILDER WEBQUEST http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/castle_builder/ Students are assigned to build a Medieval Welsh castle for a wealthy land baron--but first they must research daily life in the Middle Ages, as well as castle uses and specifications. They can present their final design as a poster, 3-D model, or sculpture. (You might also let them try designing via multi-media software. For Kid Pix, see http//www.learningcompanyschool.com) |
| 5 | CASTLES ON THE WEB http://www.castlesontheweb.com/ Castles on the Web offers virtual tours through many beautiful castles; take your pick. You can also find a castle quest, castle activities for younger students, myths and legends, armour and weapons, and many links for further investigation. |
| 6 | CASTLES FOR KIDS http//www.castles.org/Kids_Section/Castle_Story/index.htm Explore the different parts of a castle, find what kind of people resided within its walls, how they were furnished, what they did for plumbing, and then download and print coloring pages on castle life. |
| 7 | MAKE A CASTLE http//www.kidsdomain.com/down/pc/makeacastle.html This site sounds like the one you might be looking for-a great little project to assemble if you are studying Medieval times. |
| 8 | CARDBOARD CASTLES http//www.makestuff.com/cardboard_castle.html A different take on the same theme--use this project for either Earth Day (recycling) or a Medieval Unit. |
| 9 | LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES http://topcat.bridgew.edu/~kschrock/ED560/thaxter/index.htm Project choices include building a catapult, a replica of a castle, a medieval coat of arms, a stained glass window, or creating armor and weapons. Students can also choose to create a play, of a day in the life of a serf, or create a Middle Ages tv newscast. They can do a multi-media tour of a castle, or create a diary of a monk. Find many more very creative suggestions for completing online research and creating accompanying projects on Medieval themes. |
| 10 | JOURNEY TO THE MIDDLE AGES http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4051/intro.htm This site was built by 4th grade students, and includes information on the Middle Ages, a tour through a castle, and a dungeons and knighthood game. |
| 11 | BECOMING A KNIGHT
WEBQUEST http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq59/PAGE2.HTM Students can complete this fun and informative webquest, learning about the journey and code of ethics of a knight. Final class presentations will be completed in PowerPoint. |
| 12 | LIFE IN THE MIDDLE
AGES http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/Brisas/sunda/ma/mahome.htm Grade 4 and 5 students put together this site, exploring daily life in medieval times. Topics include Becoming a Knight; Clothing in the Middle Ages; Knights and Their Armor; Food and Feasts--much more. |
| 13 | SHIELDS, KNIGHTS, AND HERALDRY http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.htm Free download for your students to create their own shields using medieval designs. |
| 14 | MEDIEVAL
LIFE--SQUIRES, MAIDENS, AND PEASANTS http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1986/3/86.03.03.x.html Seventh grade students can explore medieval life on their own terms, by reading fictional narratives of youth from different notable factions of society in the Middle Ages.Three activities follow each of the tales. |
| 15 | THE MIDDLE AGES
ACROSS THE CURRICULUM http://users.netonecom.net/~clchoponis/outlines/curriculum.html Find several research and project ideas on the theme of the Middle Ages, and across all subjects. |
| 16 | RESEARCH OUTLINES
FOR THE MIDDLE AGES http://users.netonecom.net/~clchoponis/outlines/medoutlines.html Topics include Knights and Tournaments, Village Life, the Black Plague, King Arthur, and Medieval Clothing, amongst others. Each topic comes with a suggested outline of issues to include in the research, along with craft projects such as demonstrating how candles are made, designing a stained glass window, designing a knight's shield, building a famous battle panorama--the list is vigorously lengthy and creative. |
| 17 | WHAT WAS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE IN THE
MIDDLE AGES? http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/ http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/resources.html Use this excellent site for student research projects on life in the Middle Ages. Topics include Feudal Life, Religion, |Homes, Clothing, The Role of Women, much more. Links for further information are established with each topic; many of them offer interactive features. The second URL, above, provides online re-sources for further serious investigation. An Annenberg Exhibit. |
| 18 | MIDDLE
AGES http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/ ..if you have never visited the Learner.org content-rich Web sites, take a look at this beautiful sample dealing with life in the Middle Ages. |
| 19 | TEACHER RESOURCES FOR THE MIDDLE
AGES http//www.acsamman.edu.jo/~ms/crusades/teach.html This site offers a variety of teacher resources for complimenting a unit on either the Middle Ages or the Crusades, with a virtual field trip, handouts, and castle building instructions. |
| 20 | MEDIEVAL PROJECTS http//users.netonecom.net/~clchoponis/outlines/medoutlines.html Find a rundown of topic areas and questions to consider while studying the Middle Ages, along with suggestions for craft projects under each heading. 10/31/01 |
| 21 | MEDIEVAL ART http//www.cstone.net/~bcp/4/4FArt.htm Fourth grade students will be introduced to themes in medieval art and architecture in this lesson plan, where they will also create their own illustrations of stained glass art. 10/31/01 |
| 22 | FAIRE TIME --
THE MIDDLE AGES COME TO LIFE http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/499FaireTim.pdf Investigations center around an understanding of daily life in the Middle Ages, and focus on occupations, beliefs, feudalism, entertainment, and the growth of villages. Hands-on activities and a timeline will direct progress and content toward a culminating event in the Middle Ages Faire. 10/31/01 |
| 23 | MIDDLE AGES UNIT http//142.3.219.38/RR/database/RR.09.96/gareau1.html Five lesson plans and numerous hands-on activities direct students toward creating a Medieval Fair. 10/31/01 |
| 24 | MEDIEVAL TIMES http//members.tripod.com/~ehlavaty/medieval.html What was involved in the code of chivalry, and what did a coat of arms signify? Students participate in various activities to gain insights into daily life in the Middle Ages. 10/31/01 |
| 25 | A
KNIGHT'S QUEST http//www.nashville-schools.davidson.k12.tn.us/CurriculumAwards/knightsquest/knightsquest.htm Student activity sheets guide students through an internet research project on the culture, classes, and castles of the Middle Ages. 10/31/01 |
| 26 | CLOTHING IN THE MIDDLE
AGES 5/6/02 http//www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/clothing.html Find great suggestions for authentic dress wear during the Middle Ages, and then improvise your own costumes accordingly. |
| 27 | MIDDLE AGES
COME TO LIFE http//www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/499FaireTim.pdf Let your students discover the Middle Ages with these hands-on exploration activities, all designed to culminate in a festive Middle Ages Faire where students can showcase their work. 5/6/02 |
| 28 | PEOPLE OF THE MIDDLE AGES
5/6/02 http://www.byu.edu/ipt/projects/middleages/LifeTimes/People.html http://www.geocities.com/robinhood_tw/midpeople.html The first site offers an overview of the different types of classes, occupations, and roles during Medieval times. The second URL above provides actual research on many renowned personages during this time period, from an 8th grade class project. |
| 29 |
Medieval Information
including Medieval Weapons, Medieval Castles, and more!
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| Ref# | Title and Description |
1 |
On this DAY IN HISTORY - lists events that happened on every day of the year. |
| 2 | NEWSPAPERS from Around the World - A great site for teachers teaching a foreign language. |
| 3 | Interactive World Fact Book- An abundance of information on many countries |
| 4 | TODAY - this site has, This day in history, Thought for the day, Quote for the day, Famous people born on this day, IT'S GREAT! |
| 5 | Travel the World with National Geographic - Take an exciting "OnlineAdventure" with this extensive and well thought out site. You'll select from more than 100 journeys on everything from a trek through the Congo to a trip through the Virtual Solar System. Visit the "Maps and Charts" section and you'll choose from more than 600 printable maps. Also be sure to stop by "Xpedition Hall" and click to move from one museum to another. You'll find detailed K-12 lesson plans for subject areas ranging from world history to life science to geography. Plus you can easily search for educational material by subject, grade level or resource type. |
| 6 | VICTORIAN PAPER DOLL AND COSTUME http://www.metromoon.com/victorian/paperdoll.html Compliment the unit above on Victorian England by printing out this Victorian paper doll and period style costumes. Discuss how people dress differently now, and have your students design their own Victorian dress or accessory. |
| 7 | WHAT WAS IT
LIKE FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND (LESSON PLAN)? http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit11.htm Activities download as PDF files. This lesson plan incorporates a typical Victorian day, Victorian school rules,a Victorian crossword, and more. Students will be able to compare their own lives to children in nineteen century England, and decide how attitudes towards children have changed. |
| 8 | THE PIRATE PAGE : Avast me hearties
and shiver me timbers! If itís pirates ye be seeking than ye can do no better than this
Web site! Itís an online treasure trove of information about some of the most notorious
scallywags that ever roamed the high seas. Web Address: http://tigger.cc.uic.edu/~toby-g/pyrates.html |
| 9 | TEACHING RESOURCES
AND MATERIALS -- THE HOLOCAUST http//www.ushmm.org/education/foreducators/resource/right.htm If you are planning to teach some aspect of the holocaust in your curriculum next year, you will want to take advantage of the many educator resources available here, from teaching guidelines, to chronology, learning sites, teaching materials, and more. |
| 10 | WORLD WAR 1 and 11 http//www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.us/FWW/htm 6th graders study both World Wars. Use the following WWI site to give them a feel for the timeline and as a resource. It is one of the most detailed sites I have found to teach this subject!" 4/18/01 |
| 10-a | WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION http://gi.grolier.com/wwii/wwii_mainpage.html Start here for some good information about World War II, some biographies and articles about the war, photos, more links and even a test to see how much you really know! |
| 10-b | WORLD WAR II TIMELINE http://library.thinkquest.org/15511/timeline/index.htm A great timeline to get all the facts and some good links to other areas to learn more about the subject. |
| 10-c | WORLD WAR II: AN AMERICAN SCRAPBOOK http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4616/ This site was created by kids your age who interviewed parents and grandparents to get information about the war. It has stories, links, references... READ through this site carefully. |
| 10-d | K-12 TEACHING & LEARNING CENTER: GUIDE TO WWII http://tlc.ai.org/wwii.htm A good place to get lots of information about many facts, people, places related to the war... A great resource site with lots of information for you. |
| 10-e | WORLD WAR II POSTERS: POWERS OF PERSUASION http://www.nara.gov/exhall/powers/powers.html It was important to build patriotism, morale and confidence during the war. The posters were an important aspect of the war at home. Check these out to include in your newspaper! |
| 10-f | WORLD WAR II (1939-1945) http://www.cfcsc.dnd.ca/links/milhist/wwii.html A huge listing of links to site pertaining to WWII. You will have to spend some time reading and searching at this site. You can find some good stuff. |
| 10-g | ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVES OF WWII http://fas-history.rutgers.edu/oralhistory/orlhom.htm This site will give you actual accounts from the war. It is an effort by Rtugers University to record the personal experiences of the men and women who served overseas. |
| 10-h | WOMEN COME TO THE FRONT! http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/wcf/wcf0001.html Check out this site for the role of women in WWII and links to some particular women. You may want to include an article about women in the war in your newspaper. |
| 10-i | GUIDE TO THE HOLOCAUST http://tlc.ai.org/holocaus.htm This is a K-12 site about the Holocaust. Information on Anne Frank, the camps, and many more links. |
| 10-j | AMERICAN CULTURAL HISTORY - THE TWENTIETH CENTURY http://www.nhmccd.edu/contracts/lrc/kc/decades.html Find out what else was going on during WWII: popular radio programs, music, books and more. |
| 11 | THE GREAT ADVENTURE: http://www.cmcc.muse.digital.ca/cmc/cmceng/childeng.html Take a virtual trip around the world! Learn about other nations and cultures: what makes us the same, and what makes us different, and take part in the many activities for each stop. |
| 12 | Witness History
Through The Eyes of Those Who Lived It (http://www.ibiscom.com ) Visit this fascinating interactive site to get detailed, first-hand accounts of what it was like in the Ancient World, Medieval times, the Civil War, the Old West, and many other historical time periods. See the Destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD brought vividly to life through eyewitness accounts, maps, diagrams, images of other volcanic disasters, and pictures of uncovered ruins. Or witness the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 from the view of its survivors. Get first-hand accounts of the death of Thomas a Becket, Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Capt. Robert Scott’s doomed expedition to the South Pole, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’s great Union-Pacific train robbery. The award-winning digital publishers at Ibis Communications created this compelling site for all grade levels. Once you get to the site, use the top navigation bar to start your journey back in time! |
| 13 | TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY http://history1900s.about.com/education/history1900s/ ...a well-compiled list of links to topics important in the 1900's; great curriculum support site |
| 14 | THE LIFE AND TIMES OF
MAHATMA GANDHI http//members.aol.com/Donnclass/Gandhi.html#Resources Explore online resources on the life of this remarkable leader, including speeches, interviews, newsreels, and more. |
| 15 | CANADA UNIT http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/elemsoc/g5tcess.html Explore Canadian history as well as modern Canadian culture and traditions with this full-fledged unit. |
| 16 | FLAGS OF CANADA http://www.fraser.cc/FlagsCan/ Explore the historical and current flags of Canada and its provinces. |
| 17 | CANADA--A FAMILY VACATION http://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/it/webquests/canada/index.html I would include Banff National Park, and Lake Louise, and Montreal, and Victoria, and Prince Edward Island to see Avonlea land, and.... Canada is a vast, diverse country and a terrific northern neighbor. Grades 2, 3, and 4 students can plan a family vacation north of the 49th parallel, answering criteria first on family interests, special places on interest, regions, cost, etc. and coming up with a family itinerary while learning much of Canadian geography and culture. |
| 18 | CANADA AND ITS TRADING PARTNERS http//www.occdsb.on.ca/~tec/webquesteng.htm It's Commerce Fair time, and grade six students are responsible for setting up a demonstration booth at the fair, fully prepared to answer any and all questions on Canadian economics in regards to its imports and exports, its trading partners, and the natural resources and geography of all countries involved. Booths must include maps and multimedia presentations on throoughly researched data. Rubrics included. |
| 19 | IRELAND
WEBQUEST http://www.education.umd.edu/Depts/EDCI/edci385/webquests3/Webquest1/webquest1.html Just in time for Saint Patty's day, you say? Aye, and a wee bit of traveling ye'll be doing, as you visit Galway, Cork, Dublin, or County Kerry. Students will create a travel journal,recording places of interest, food, entertainment, weather, and the people they meet. I think it's joining you I'll be... |
| 20 | EXPEDITION TO
COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq39/country.htm If you just plain cannot make up your mind to which corner of the world you'd prefer traveling to in today's webquests, then try an international sampling in this one. Students will use online resources to record a few facts about their country (each student can be assigned one country, or work in teams with assigned roles), learn a few words of that country's native language, and copy a few chosen images. |
| 21 | TAKE A TRIP TO LATIN AMERICA http://schools.wcpss.net/Bugg/latinam.html Hola... students will use online resources and a directed research worksheet to answer the five themes of geography in relation to Latin America. Upper elementary. |
| 22 | KIA ORA AND KISSES FROM
NEW ZEALAND http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/maori.html "Kia Ora" translates to either hello or goodbye in a traditional Maori greeting. Students will choose one aspect of Maoria culture, history, or geography, and create a report and presentation on these indigenous peoples from New Zealand. |
| 23 | WHAT DOES IT
MEAN TO BE AUSTRALIAN? http://www.beenleigss.qld.edu.au/webquest/actualquest/actualquest.htm G'day, and is anyone up for the question? Here we have pages and questions on the Vietnamese, the British, the Italians, the Greeks, the New Zealanders, and the Irish... But isn't the theme supposed to be "Australia and Australians"? Find out why all the groups above also need to be included, as well as the Aborigines of course, in this excellent webquest on cultural diversity and heritage in Australia. |
| 24 | JAPAN NEWSPAPER WEBQUEST http://pages.about.com/eldoradoeh/japanwebquest.htm |Japanese cultural studies with a twist in this instance your students will be studying medieval, not modern, Japan--and creating an Arts and Entertainment section for a newspaper.What's up and happening this week? A tres formal tea ceremony, perhaps? To extend this particular web activity, students can take a medieval Japanese character (of their own making) and insert him into present day Japan--what cultural changes might he face? Keep a Back in Time travel journal.Grades 6-8. |
| 25 | MEXICO -- A MINI-UNIT http//multimedia2.freac.fsu.edu/fga/academy/k1mexico.htm Several classroom activities explore the culture and geography of Mexico, including flags, family, Spanish, houses, more. |
| 26 | PRINTABLE MEXICO
MAP http//www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Mexico/Mapprintout.shtml http//www.EnchantedLearning.com/school/Mexico/Map.shtml This map of Mexico is perfect for third grade, with geographic information included. Print these off and have your students color them. |
| 27 | MEXICO -- BIG
NUMBERS http//www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/mexico/learn/age03.html This classroom activity for K-4 attempts to have students understand the phenomenal population growth rates for Mexico City |
| 28 | HOW TO MAKE A MEXICAN PAPER
FLOWER http//www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/ys/CRAFTS/Papflowr.htm I love the colorful bouquets of paper flowers on the streets of Mexico. Here are some simple instructions to recreate the flowers in your classroom. |
| Ref # | Title and Description |
| 1 | THE
GREEKS--MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS http://www.sfusd.edu/schwww/sch618/GreeksMultimediaProject/Multimedia_Project.html Choose from Graphic Greek Organizers, Greek Newspaper Projects, a Famous Greek Person Interview, or Greek Drama--definitely a hands-on approach to the Greeks. |
| 2 | Greek
Mythology http//www.messagenet.com/myths/ >From Aphrodite to Zeus, Michael Wiik covers the immortals of Greek mythology with brief bios and a pronunciation key. "The names are NOT hard to pronounce, don't let them scare you. The Greeks don't use C's... they use K's instead." Best clicks for high-school students are the three Fun Fact Quizzes, and the useful table of Greek Names vs. Roman Names. "Greek Mythological Beings are often confused with the Romans. They are, for the most part, completely different and the names should not be used interchangeably." |
| 3 | Mythography http//www.loggia.com/myth/content.html Explore Greek mythology through the eye of the artist at Mythography. The site is divided into sections on Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Lovers & Legends, and Creatures & Chimerae. As you drill down through the directory, you'll find great hyperlinked articles, many of them from "Bulfinch's Mythology," a classic tome on Greek mythology. But the best clicks are those labeled Gallery, which will take you to a thumbnail display of related artworks. |
| 4 | Greek Mythology Today
Myth Man http//mythman.com/ Enjoy a well-told myth? Then Myth Man's Myth of the Month is for you. If you're working on a school report, head directly to Homework Help. With 200 reference pages, Myth Man's Homework Help section is huge. It includes an illustration gallery, two printable (non-interactive) quizzes, Mythology in Modern Culture, and biographies of major and minor Olympians. Navigation is confusing at times because some of the category links take you offsite (while displaying the Myth Man URL in your browser address bar) so use your back button if you get lost. |
| 5 | Ancient
Greece www.ancientgreece.com This web site is devoted to the explication of all things relating to ancient Greece. Materials are organized into the topics of Art and Architecture, Geography, People, Wars and Other Resources. for each of these subjects there is an introductory text, oftem accompanied by diagrams or pictures and additional links. |
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| 2 | MAYA ADVENTURE--SCIENCE ACTIVITIES http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/ma/activity.html This experiment involves Chichen Itza--in a solving dissolving adventure, using carbonic acid to dissolve limestone. |
| 3 | NATIVE FOODS OF THE MAYA http://www.kstrom.net/isk/food/r_choc.html Cuisine and cooking is definitely a chemistry experienceand a fun one at that. Find a bit of background text on Mayan trading and cuisine, along with recipes for hot chocolate and mole. |
| 4 | MAYA ADVENTURE http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/ma/sites.html Take a virtual tour to several important sites in Mayan culture. These classroom resources explore the Mayan civiltion--past and present--by highlighting scientific influences on its culture. Students can use the online logbooks to record their interactive adventures. |
| 5 | MAYA, INCA, AND
AZTEC UNIT http://www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/52K_Maya.pdf Students will do a comparison study of all three cultures, creating timelines, comparative essays, and mini archaeological digs. Several hands-on activities are encompassed within the unit, including weaving and building city models. PDF file. |
| 6 | THE ANCIENT MAYA http://sites.penncharter.com/ms/Ancient%20Civ/site/Mayan%20page.htm This site on Mayan culture was created by a Middle School class, and includes government, daily life, culture, industry, and social levels. |
| 7 | THE MAYA
CIVILIZATION THEN AND NOW http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/ldumois/maya/mayanindex.html Maps, timelines, numerals, calendars... it's all here. |
| 8 | MESOAMERICA
WEB http://www.mesoweb.com/welcome.html For an advanced study on Mayan culture and the latest in Mesoamerican news and headlines, try this site. |
| 9 | MYSTERY OF THE
MAYA--A TEACHER'S GUIDE http://www.civilization.ca/civil/maya/mminteng.html While this teacher's guide to the Mayan civilization was meant to accompany two specific texts, nevertheless it can be used independently for research topics and the suggested classroom activities listed here. |
| 10 | ANASAZI http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Native_Americans.html |
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| 1 | THREE
BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT ONLINE GAME: http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/3bgovt.htm Test your students' knowledge of the three branches of American government: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. This online game allows students to choose the branch they wish to be tested on, with increasing levels of difficulty. |
| 2 | GovSpot (KS)...a very nicely created gateway to US federal, state, and local government sites; it includes documents,facts and figures, news, political information and much more. |
| 3 | Country at a Glance....Lots of great information about countries. FLAGS galore! |
| 4 | State and Local Government on the Net |
| 5 | New Ways to Learn About
Congress ( http://www.congresslink.org
) Visit this great site to learn exactly how the U.S Congress works, its Constitutional underpinnings, its leaders and members, and the public policy it produces. This site skillfully incorporates technology into the study of Congress, the Constitution and how they work. You can find out who your congressional representative is, what congressional district you are in, and tips on contacting your representative, all with a click of your mouse. You'll find more than 20 lesson plans, a resource library, an annotated version of the Constitution with hyperlinks, and related web sites that have been carefully chosen for their educational value. Plus you can collaborate through online conferences and eMail exchanges. This site is geared for educators and students of government, civics, and history or anybody who wants to know more about Congress. Check out this site to get the facts on Congress. |
| 6 | PRESIDENTIAL INFORMATION SITES Presidents of the United States http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/presidents/presidents.htm The above one was created by a group of 5th graders at Pocantico School PRESIDENTS of the UNITED STATES |
| 7 |
Electing a President http//www2.lhric.org/pocantico/election/election.htm |
| 8 | VOTER TURNOUT FROM 1945-1997 http://www.idea.int/vt/ statistics on the numbers of voters in US elections for the past 50 years; use the numbers to create some comparison spreadsheets or projections for Tuesday's turnout |
| 9 | HISTORY OF U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND HOW THEY WORK http://www.multied.com/elections/ The Year was 1960 . . and in one of the closest Presidential elections ever (barring last nights...), Senator John F. Kennedy defeated Vice Presi-dent Richard M. Nixon. |
| 11 | A PRESIDENTIAL EXPLORATION http//library.thinkquest.org/11492/index2.html This Thinkquest entry guides the student through the various roles of the American President and the functions of the Oval Office. Students will also have a chance to play several games based on the presidents. |
| 12 | WINNING THE VOTE--HOW AMERICANS ELECT THEIR
PRESIDENT: http://smithsonianeducation.org/db/detail.asp?id=870 An appealing site from the Smithsonian Institution gives you three solid lesson plans, identifying all aspects of the election process and the road to presidency. Clickable links take students into further research on each related topic. |
| 13 | Election USA - Lots of Activities to help students understand
about elections http://abcteach.com/Elections/electionsTOC.htm |
| 14 | Geo Net An extensive geography resource with links to physical, human, and economic geography sites and teacher-contributed lesson plans |
| 15 | WHAT ARE THE ELECTION ISSUES? http://abcteach.com/Elections/issues.htm A short exercise has students answering critical and relevant questions of their own design in regards to today's elections;they then must examine how they are handled by the candidate oftheir choice |
| 16 | THE KIDS' DEMOCRACY PROJECT http://www.pbs.org/democracy/kids/educators/ Find excellent resources, lessons, and activities from PBS on governmental issues for grades 3-6, including "How Does Government Affect Me?", "President for a Day", and citizenship topics. All sub-headings contain separate lesson plans and activities. |
| 17 | CONGRESS
LINK http//www.congresslink.org Students do not have to go to Washington to learn how laws are made. This site offers students activities, an online newsletters and opportunities to chat with quest experts about history, politics, civics and other subjects related to congress.. Teachers can downloaad FREE lesson plans on a variety of topics. 8/05/01 |
| 18 | TOUR OF THE
WHITE HOUSE http://www.cartersville.k12.ga.us/pdg/lessons/elementary/whitelp.html A scavenger hunt designed to help students in the 4th-5th grades discover what the white house looks like inside as well as discover information about many of its treasures. 8/9/01 |
| 19 | THE INDIVIDUAL AND
THE GOVERNMENT http//ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/soc/cecsst/cecsst008.html How does the government affect your students as individuals? By the end of this lesson plan, they will be able to identify fifteen ways that state, national, and local governments impact their daily lives. |
| 20 | WELCOME TO THE OVAL
OFFICE http//www.nationalgeographic.com/whitehouse/ovalfrm.html Who would have guessed? Your students have all become Presidents of the United States of America... and now they must get down to work--in the Oval Office. They will be challenged by a variety of activities with this web exercise. |
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| 1 | FEATURED
WEB TREK - ANCIENT EGYPT HOMEWORK FILES: Ancient Egypt - who isn't intrigued by its elaborate culture, its incredible monuments, the vast wealth of its tombs, the legends of its kings, and the stories of its hieroglyphics? Take a journey back into time, more than 5,000 years, and explore the mysteries and riches of this most amazing of early human civilizations. Part I of this Homework Files Web Trek on Ancient Egypt will lead your students through its geography, the importance and features of the Nile River, a history of the different dynasties, daily life, hieroglyphics, pyramids, and mummies. Part II, coming next week, will contain more excellent sites for student investigations into pharaohs, gods and beliefs, and King Tut. These Homework Files, with carefully selected, excellent online resources, are perfect for student research reports and presentations on any number of topics on Ancient Egypt, or for preparing your own teaching unit. Further resources attached to the files will include interactive assignments and several printable student worksheets, premiering in August. |
| 2 | ANCIENT
EGYPT http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html From the British Museum, this Ancient Egypt site serves as an excellent student resource for research purposes, with activities, quizzes, games, and challenges. All facets of Ancient Egyptian life are covered, and the site manages to convey pertinent information without being either dense or sparse. |
| 3 | LIFE IN
ANCIENT TIMES http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ancienttimes/index.html (COPY & PASTE) After carefully investigating and "reading" art examples from ancient civilizations (including cave art from Lascaux),students will have the opportunity to create their own wall mural, illustrating something important from their daily lives. |
| 4 | EVEN GODS HAVE BAD HAIR DAYS http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hmll/blue/tale/hair.html In this activity middle school students will exchange a day with a Greek or Roman god and answer their own modern dilemmas with perhaps more heroic actions; a very creative language arts and writing activity. |
| 5 | KING TUTANKHAMUN--WAS IT MURDER?
(WEBQUEST) http//www.pekin.net/pekin108/wash/webquest/ Medical examiner, historian, archaeologist, and reporter- students choose their role, and then using online resources will have three days to decide if King Tut was murdered. They will write a collaborative persuasive essay defending their position. |
| 6 | COLLAPSE--WHY DO CIVILIZATIONS FALL? http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/ I'm a big fan of Annenberg educational exhibits, and this particular project is no exception. Using resources regarding several past civilizations--including Mayan and Chaco Canyon, students will employ hands-on activities and critical thinking processes to examine the causes behind the collapse of these empires. A key ingredient to this online unit is the exploration of archaeology, and what we can learn from the past. |
| 7 | VALLEY OF
THE ANCIENTS http://www.eliki.com/ancient/ A visually appealing site which offers virtual walkthroughs of the Roman Coliseum and the ruins of Pompeii, while exploring ancient mysteries, mythologies, and cultures. |
| 8 | ANCIENT EGYPT WEBQUEST http://www.iwebquest.com/egypt/ancientegypt.htm Upper Elementary to Middle School students are given tasks on various missions to go back in time and study all aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture and civilization. This webquest is one of the best, offering excellent activities, a pleasing presentation, and extensive--and updated--resources. If you are planning a unit on Ancient Egypt, do give this webquest a try. |
| 9 | WEBQUEST FOR ANCIENT GREECE http//www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Subway/6560/index.html The time is the present, and all records have been lost on the ancient civilization of Greece. Your students must use the internet to travel back to the past and recreate daily life, and then write a newspaper article informing their own society on one chosen aspect of life in ancient Greece. |
| 10 | ANCIENT GREECE
ACROSS THE CURRICULUM http://www.coreknowledge.org/CKproto2/resrcs/lessons/698Greek.htm Science, language arts, history, and even P.E. will be covered in this Ancient Greece unit for grade six. Students will come to appreciate Greek culture and civilization, while understanding the importance of the Greek legacy in modern history. |
| 11 | ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART http://members.aol.com/TWard64340/Egypt.htm#Scarab Find instructions for making scarab paper weights, a sarcophagus drawing, papyrus art, and more. |
| 12 | ANCIENT EGYPT -- STORY OF THE
GODS AND GODDESSES http//www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/story/main.html Students will read a story about the Egyptian gods and have a chance to explore text and artifacts for each one. They will conclude their journey at this online British Museum exhibit by taking an interactive challenge. Shockwave required. |
| 13 | EGYPTIAN SCAVENGER
HUNT http//edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/egypt/hunt/EgyptHunt.html Students will use the internet to find answers to a crossword puzzle in this online hunt. |
| 14 | THE HIEROGLYPH TRANSLATOR http://www.quizland.com/hiero.htm Another translator site http://www.discoveringegypt.com/e-name.htm Type in a word or sentence, and immediately have your words converted into hieroglyphics. Have your students create their own dictionaries using this site, and incorporating some of the more frequent terms they come across while studying Ancient Egypt. |
| 15 | WILD
EGYPT -- AN ONLINE SAFARI http//touregypt.net/wildegypt/ Choose between the Nile, land, or the Red Sea, and then follow along on a safari adventure, with plenty of infor-mative script accompanying the photos. |
| 16 | JANNA'S EGYPTIAN JOURNEY http//www.astonvision.org.uk/journey.htm Explore the pictures on this journey through modern day Egypt, with just enough text for elementary children. |
| 17 | LITTLE HORUS http://www.horus.ics.org.eg/en/EgyptToday/EgyptToday.aspx This website was designed specifically for elementary children studying Ancient Egypt, with information as well on Egypt in the present day. |
| 18 | EGYPTIAN
NUMERALS Draw like an Egyptian (above), and write numerals like an Egyptian as well. You could create some interesting math exercises simply by having your students translate Arabic numerals into Egyptian numerals. Take the lesson further by incorporating place value questions. |
| 19 | ROSETTA STONE
COLORING BOOK http//www.clemusart.com/archive/pharaoh/rosetta/coloring/index.html Not just the Rosetta Stone, but also scarabs, gods, crowns--and be sure to click on the new pictures for even more coloring pages to download and print. |
| 20 | CHILDREN OF ANCIENT EGYPT http://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptCredit.4.2.html Learn about children's toys, pets, schooling, clothing, and daily life in Ancient Egypt at these sites for elementary children. |
| 21 | ANCIENT EGYPT STUDENT WORKSHEETS
6/23/04 http//www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/egypt_activity.htm There are over forty student worksheets here to accompany your unit on Ancient Egypt, including timelines, pyramids, hieroglyphics, and more. |
| 22 | MIXED MEDIA HIEROGLYPHICS: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/art/goldfadd/activity.htm Markers, sketching papers, colored pencils, and paint are all employed in this combined art and social studies project, where students use hieroglyphs to create a poster design. (3-5) |
| 23 | ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART WALL RELIEF PLAQUE: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/art/michaels/activity.htm Middle and high school students can take on this detailed project, producing an art wall relief such as those found in Ancient Egyptian tombs. They will need to build a mold first for their plaster of paris relief; draw on it once it has set, and then carve out and paint the relief. (7-12) |
| 24 | EGYPTIAN EQUATION QUILTS: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/mathsci/sweeney/activity.htm This project is fairly detailed, but your students will certainly remember their unit on Ancient Egypt if you tackle it! It's perfect for an Ancient Egypt Day showcase, as a group project. (4-9) |
| 25 | DRAW LIKE AN EGYPTIAN: http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/vamegypt6.html Those Ancient Egyptians were awfully twisted about in their portraits. Find out how to draw like an Egyptian in this art lesson plan, adding clothing and hairstyles similar to what the Egyptians wore. (3-9) |
| 26 | CARTOUCHE PENDANTS: http://www.art-rageous.net/Hieroglyphiccartouchependants-LP.html Once again, students are introduced to the idea of designing a cartouche. This art lesson plan utilizes the "shrinky dink" plastic; alternatively, try the low temperature baking or self-drying clays to model with. (3-8) |
| 27 | MAKE A CARTOUCHE: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/langarts/bouler/activity.htm http://www.upennmuseum.com/hieroglyphsreal.cgi/ Students will learn how royal names were encased within a cartouche, and then create their own. Use the 2nd link above to find out how to write your names in hieroglyphs, transferring them to this cartouche art activity. (3-6) |
| 28 | MAKE CANOPIC JARS: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/art/ruddy/activity.htm Save your plastic lunch juice or water bottles for this art activity, where you will add some model magic and some modeling designs to create your own canopic jars, a la Ancient Egyptian style. (3-5) |
| 29 | CREATE A CARDBOARD PYRAMID MODEL: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/langarts/moore/activity.htm Using sheets of cardboard or poster board, a bit of tempera paint, measurements, and tape, elementary students can recreate a pyramid by fashioning their own models. (K-3) |
| 30 | WRAPPED UP IN ANCIENT EGYPT: http://www.upennmuseum.com/hieroglyphsreal.cgi/ Here is an excellent unit on Ancient Egypt for early elementary grades, with several lesson plans focusing on geography and region, the Nile River and valley, the pharoahs, pyramids, mummies, King Tut, daily Egyptian life, and hieroglyphics. Students will build their own models of pyramids with straw and clay, examine the differences between plants growing in sandy soil and rich soil, and participate in numerous other hands-on activities to connect with the culture of Ancient Egypt. Use the 2nd link above for a working site to write students' names in hieroglyphics. (1-3) |
| 31 | EGYPT - GIFT OF THE NILE: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/Exhibit/Archive/egypt/discover/teacher.htm Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with eight lesson plans from the Seattle Art Museum. Middle school students will examine symbolic meaning through hieroglyphics with Talking Monuments; investigate ideas of beauty and harmony in Egyptian gardens and sculpture in Gifts of the Nile: Gardens and Culture; write poems on Egyptian art and representations with In Balance; or take a look at hair styles and fashions with A Snip Here, A Cut There. Lesson plans are also included for upper elementary students on mummies and hieroglyphics. (3-8) |
| 32 | COLLAPSE - WHY DO CIVILIZATIONS FALL? http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/ Ancient Mesopotamia, Mali & Songhai, Chaco Canyon, and Mayan civilizations are all examined in this interactive and online exhibit for middle to high school students. They will look at patterns of civilization, searching for archaeological clues, considering disease, weather patterns such as drought, economy, and overpopulation in a variety of guided activities. (6-12) |
| 33 | ANCIENT EGYPT LESSON PLANS: http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/sitemap.htm There are a wide variety of lesson plans here covering various topics on Ancient Egyptian culture and life, and including math and science, art, language arts, and social studies activities. Students will investigate hieroglyphics, pyramids, measurements, mummies, and Ancient Egyptian everyday life. Step-by-step activity descriptions are provided, along with objectives, assessments, prep resources, charts, handouts, and teacher comments. (3-5) |
| 34. | ANCIENT
LANDMARKS COLORING PAGES http://www.bonus.com/applets/bigpic/bigpic.cgi?REQUEST=start&MASTERDIR=ancient Choose from such landmarks as the Parthenon (Greece), the Coliseum in Rome, or the pyramids at Giza. Many more to print and color. |
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| 1 | Graphic Map's
Clip Art - .many outline maps, facts, and other geographical items to use in the classroom. Great STATE maps, continents etc |
| 2 | OUTLINE
MAPS need a quick outline map of the US colonies or
Africa? This site includes over 30 outline maps for printing to help you out in a pinch! OUTLINE MAPS http//abcteach.com/Maps/mapsTOC.htm This site offers a large collection of blackline outline maps to print out for classroom use, including all fifty states, world maps, continents, world countries, and regions of the United States. |
| 3 | Historical maps of the US http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/histus.html |
| 4 | National Geopraphic Map Machine http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/maps/ |
| 5 | MAP MACHINE http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/ This interactive "Map Machine" zooms in or out on any location on the planet. You can choose a printable version if you wish to make class copies. |
| 6 | ONLINE MAP CREATION http://hometown.aol.com/Kelllire/index.htm Draw your own map online with this mapping tool. |
| 7 | NORTH AMERICA OUTLINE MAP http://www.eduplace.com/ss/ssmaps/northampol.html This outline political map of North America includes major rivers, but you will have to enlarge it before printing to insure enough labeling space |
| 8 | UNITED
STATES MAPS http//www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=usofam&Rootmap=&Mode= b&SubMode=w (copy and paste) Choose between detailed or basic (without state names, blank states, with or without borders) and print. From National Geographic. |
| 9 | ONLINE MAP CREATION http//www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html Draw your own map online with this mapping tool. |
| 10 | INTRODUCTION
TO LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE http//www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/01/gk2/longlat.html This lesson plan will help you teach your students about latitude and longitude. Once they have the basics down, they will proceed to find locations on a map or globe, and suggest what clothing might be worn at a given point and in a given month. |
| 11 | HIS LAND IS OUR LAND ***GREAT*** http//geocities.com/crgoudie/ourland.html [Students follow a map quest to locate mystery spots and answer questions about their journeys.] |
| 12 | U.S. STATE MAP QUIZZES http//www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/ These printable maps are accompanied by quizzes; also find answers and quizzes on the Mayflower, the regions of the United States, and the original Thirteen Colonies. 9/7/01 |
| 13 | ROMAN GEOGRAPHY http//www.nantucketschools.com/cps/RomanGeoList.html Print out both a blank map of the Roman Empire, along with a list of features to identify.9/7/01 |
| 14 | COLORING
BOOKS OF FLAGS http//www.fotw.net/flags/cbk-us.html Choose between three different sizes of the American flag to print out and color. Also available are flags for each state. OUR AMERICAN FLAG http//rims.k12.ca.us/symbols_freedom/pages/flag.html Students will learn the history of the United States Flag, throughout its manifestations and up to its present form. 9/20/01 FLAG ETIQUETTE AMERICAN FLAG ACTIVITIES FLAG
QUEST |
| 15 | MAP SKILLS http//www.maps.com/learn/101-content/skills.html Use this extensive collection of mapping skill tutorials offers rich resources for teaching students about coordinates and location, types of maps, time zones, scales, and more. Also find interactive maps, online map games, and printable outline maps for classroom use. |
| 16 | MAP ADVENTURES: http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/teachers/mapadv.htm Seven lesson plans form the backbone of this geography unit for grades K-3. Also included are two student activity sheets and reproducible posters. As Nikki goes on a balloon ride, we follow her adventures through a series of maps, looking at the earth through different perspectives. A Teaching Guide and packet are available online. 3/20/03 |
| 17 | MAPS OF THE MIDDLE EAST http//www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/me.htm Useful for both teachers and students, these maps of the Middle East are fairly simple in approach, making them easy to interpret for elementary students. Click on any one country or region for more detailed maps, with capital cities and quick facts and figures. An inset shows where in the world the region is located, and a current weather analysis is also available. Out-line maps are also included. |
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| 1 | BBC NEWS ON LINE: http://news.bbc.co.uk/text_only.htm |
| 2 | CNN--THE MIDDLE EAST: http://www.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/meast/10/18/mideast.summit.03/ |
| 3 | THE WORLD ON LINE: http://www.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/meast/10/18/mideast.summit.03/ |
| 4 | WORLD
NEWS: http://www.worldnews.com/ |
| 5 | NEW YORK
TIES LEARNIG NETWORK http://www.nytimes.com/learning/ ...an online current and special events news site for grades3-12; updated weekdays during the school year (KS 3/23/01) |
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| 2 | AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY http//www.cstone.net/~bcp/5/5MGeo.htm This unit will provide a solid unit and/or review of American geography, including features and terms, political maps, state capitals, and regional climates. They will also explore the Gulf Stream and its effects on coastal America. Activity and answer sheets are provided |
| 3 | GEO-GLOBE http//library.thinkquest.org/10157/ Geo-globe reinforces geography skills with interactive online games--much in the format of quizzes, but requiring more interaction than simply clicking on the correct response. Six separate games will take students to new levels of geography, and include topics such as geo-layers--studying layers of the earth; Geo-Quest--finding mystery animals of the world; and Geo-Tour--locating mystery places based on clues. |
| 4 | WHERE IN THE WORLD http//ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/soc/cecsst/cecsst121.html The point of this daily short exercise is to familiarize students with countries and geographical features all around the world. You can make it as complex or as easy as you wish to adjust to your class learning level. |
| 5 | MAKING GLOBES http//ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/soc/cecsst/cecsst134.html A balloon, newspaper strips, flour and water paste, and some paint will translate into learning globes. Decide first what features you want your students to include on their project. You can hang these globes with a bit of string of varying lengths to create a great window display. |
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| 7 | LONGITUDE
AND LATITUDE http://geography.about.com/cs/latitudelongitude/index.htm?once=true& |
| 8 | THE HIMALAYAS -- WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY http//library.thinkquest.org/10131/ Topics in this excellent Thinkquest exhibition include the geologic past of these incredible mountain ranges, the unique cultures and adaptations found there, environmental problems, and a discovery of the indigenous flora and fauna. |
| 9 | TELLING THE SECRETS OF
MOUNTAINS http//riverdeep.net/current/2001/04/040901_explorer.jhtml Click on geography and then find this story Modern explorer Johan Reinhard spends many of his days at high altitudes. One of his expeditions yielded the amazing Ice Maiden discovery. Read more about the special problems of archaeology in some of the world's highest places, and link to several related class activities and topics. |
| 10 | EVEREST http//www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/everest/index.html This NOVA site offers a look at the human relationship with our tallest mountain. How do climbers adjust to the altitude (if they do)? Everest weather is also a key factor in climbs and will be examined, as well as the history and culture surrounding this most challenging of all vertical expeditions. Click on Resources at page bottom for a transcript of the accompanying NOVA programs, "Lost on Everest" and "Into the Death Zone", and find a Teacher's Guide with a class activity exploring oxygen, and maps to trace routes from Base Camp to the summit. |
| 11 | Internet
Geography http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/ |
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| 1 | CHINESE NEW
YEAR http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.html ...learn more about the history, customs, and celebrations of Chinese New Year |
| 2 | STUDYING
ANCIENT CHINA http://eawc.evansville.edu/chpage.htm Use this site for an excellent resource for all research on Ancient China. It includes texts and images, and several outstanding links for further discovery on this fascinating culture. |
| 3 | ANCIENT CHINA UNIT http://www.uvm.edu/~outreach/units/AnChinaUS.html Geared to middle school students, this unit gives thought not only to what daily life was like for different classes of people in Ancient China, but also to how people and inventions can have major impacts on societal change. |
| 4 | BANPO VILLAGE--GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/banpo/ This role play and research webquest uses online resources and engaging activities to dig and delve into Stone Age China, and the prehistoric and ancient civilizations of the Banpo site in particular. |
| 5 | CHINA--ROOTS OF REVOLUTION http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kearny/roots/ Another webquest through the economic and political history of China. Students will complete a storyboardand script as part of their learning quest |
| 6 | CHINA http//www.EnchantedLearning.com/asia/china/ The theme here is--you guessed it--China, and this site offers loads of printables and resources on several aspects of Chinese culture, history, and geography, including flags, maps, and quizzes. |
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