8th Grade Ancient Civilizations

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The Mayan Empire Vocabulary

Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.

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Vocabulary

Ancient Civilizations

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn -- Chapters Three and Four

The excerpted chapters three and four of the The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn can be used to entice students into reading…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Ancient Civilizations

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Eyewitness: Ancient Greece

Discover the lives of ancient Greeks—from their myths and gods to the first Olympics. Eyewitness: Ancient Greece…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Greece

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Ancient Times: Law and Justice Activity Packet

Students will learn about law and justice in Ancient Times, as they read and complete the accompanying activities. The…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Law

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Aboriginal Australia

Read about the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, Aboriginal spirituality, and the tradition of storytelling in this article…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Indigenous People

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Guide to Worldwide Goddesses

This reference takes a look at important goddesses around the world.

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Mythology

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Cupid, and Other Classical Myths

Learn more about Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love.

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Mythology

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Remembering the Day of Infamy

Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.

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Reading Comprehension

Ancient Civilizations

World War II (1939-1945)

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History of Chopsticks

In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Asian History

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World History 1-999 A.D.

A brief overview of world history from 1-999 A.D.

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Library Resources

Ancient Civilizations

Reading and Literature

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Greek and Roman Gods

A chart listing Greek and Roman gods and important places in Greek mythology.

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Reading and Literature

Ancient Civilizations

Mythology

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E.Guides: Mummy

This book peels back the layers to see inside mummies of all kinds, to understand how they were prepared, and to piece…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Mummy

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Eyewitness: Mummy

This book provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at mummies with a unique integration of words and pictures.

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Mummy

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Eyewitness Expert: Ancient Egypt

Written by today's experts for the experts of tomorrow, in this book you'll find everything you need to nurture…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt

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Eyewitness: Ancient China

Eyewitness: Ancient China is a spectacular and informative guide to the history of the great Chinese empire and the…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

China

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The Treasures of King Tut

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the treasures of King Tut.

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Mummy

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Halley's Comet

Some interesting facts and fun activities related to Halley's Comet.

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Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Civilizations

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Ancient Times: Marriage and Family Life Activity Packet

Explore marriage and family life rituals of Ancient Times with this reading passage and cross-curricular activities.…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Community and Ways of Life

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Write a Time-Travel Dialogue

Students use their imagination to write a dialogue between themselves and the men and women of ancient Rome.

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Ancient Civilizations

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

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Write a Lead Paragraph for The Roman Times

Students write an introductory paragraph for a newspaper article covering a chariot race at Circus Maximus, which takes…

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Ancient Civilizations

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

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Ancient Times: Social Classes and Occupations Activity Packet

Learn about social classes and occupations of the Ancient Times with this reading passage and activities. Activities…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Civilizations

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Ancient Times: Keep a Traveler's Diary

Students write diary entries as they imagine themselves living in Roman times and making a two-day trip by mule along…

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Ancient Civilizations

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

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