Ancient Civilizations Resources
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Top 10 Heroes of Greek Mythology
A slideshow with information on ancient Greek heroes such as Achilles, Hercules, Odysseus, and others.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient Civilizations -
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"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a fable by Aesop.SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
WORKSHEETS
Ancient Greece Worksheets
Eyewitness Workbook Ancient Greece is an activity-packed exploration of the lives and history of the ancient Greeks.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Greece -
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The Odyssey
Distribute a guide about The Odyssey that provides discussion and essay questions as well as activities to precede,…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAncient Civilizations -
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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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The Mayan Empire
Students learn about the architectural and cultural wonders of the Mayan Empire as they explore ancient Mayan cities and…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingAncient Civilizations -
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Mythology Activity Sheets
Get students excited about ancient history with these printable worksheets for Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, and Monsters…Subjects:LiteratureAncient CivilizationsWorld History -
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Julius Caesar
One of the most important themes of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is the question of what qualities make up a good leader.…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureShakespeare -
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'Ology Activity Sheets
This packet of worksheets includes fun activities about ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, dragons, pirates, monsters, and…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
BOOK GUIDES
Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans Activity Kit
These fun activities are a great way to supplement the reading of Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans in your…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookAncient Civilizations -
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Math in the Real World: the Great Wall of China
Connect history and mathematics with this printable worksheet that discusses the Great Wall of China.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsHistoric Buildings and Sites -
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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…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionAncient Civilizations -
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Classical Architecture
Explore connections in mathematics and art with this article on Classical Architecture.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsMathematics -
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Eye Wonder: Pyramid
Offering a unique introduction to the mysterious tombs of the Ancient Egyptians and what has been found inside the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
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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…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Greece -
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The Donkey and the Dog
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to compare and contrast by observing and analyzing…SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsLaw -
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Learning About Voice Through Photographs Assessment
Assessment that aligns with the "Learning About Voice Through Photographs" lesson.Subjects:SpeechAncient CivilizationsWorld History -
FUTUREFIT PROJECTS
The Age of the Pharaohs Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the history of ancient Egypt. Help students understand the rule of…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Age of the Pharaohs Background Information
This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt -
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The Scribes of Ancient Egypt Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the scribes of ancient Egypt. Remind them that scribes played an important…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Egypt
