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Ancient Civilizations – Teacher Resources

There are many exciting civilizations to explore in Ancient history! Examine everyday life during ancient times with teaching resources on ancient civilizations. You will find lesson plans on hieroglyphics, the Mayan Empire, and Aesop's fables. Worksheets include activities on Chinese Calligraphy and Ancient India. You will also find references on Roman and Greek mythology. Printables on education, religion, and occupations are perfect additions to any social studies or world history curriculum.

Whiteboard Compatible Mini-Lessons

The Beginnings of Ancient China Mini-Lesson
The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson
The Scribes of Ancient Egypt Mini-Lesson
Life in Ancient Greece Mini-Lesson
More Mini-Lessons

Printables

The Holocaust
Chinese Calligraphy
Thinking about Prejudice
Mythology Activity Sheets
The Lusitania
Holocaust
Math in the Real World: the Great Wall of China
More Ancient Civilizations Printables

Lesson Plans

"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
The Mayan Empire
"Hi" in Hieroglyphics
"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
World War I: People, Places, and Events
More Ancient Civilizations Lesson Plans

Quizzes

Ancient Africa Quiz

References

Animals in Uniform
U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars
History of Tea
History of Chopsticks
World History 1-999 A.D.
Greek and Roman Gods
Battles That Changed History
More Ancient Civilizations References

Ancient Civilizations, Art, & Music Connected

Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book Coloring Page
Classical Architecture
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Assessment
The Face of a Leader Handout
Altars to Greek Goddesses
Introduction to the Panpipe
Ancient Times: Art and Architecture Activity Packet
More Ancient Civilizations Art & Music Activities

Ancient Civilizations & Literature Connected

The Odyssey
Hiroshima: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
"In Flanders Fields"
Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Julius Caesar
The Donkey and the Dog
More Ancient Civilizations Literature Resources

Ancient Civilizations & Language Arts Connected

Wonders of the World Questions
Write a Lead Paragraph for The Roman Times
Ten Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World
Columbus Word Search
The Baths of Ancient Rome Vocabulary
The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
An Expedition to Egypt Vocabulary
More Ancient Civilizations Resources for Language Arts

Digital Books

Eye Wonder: Pyramid
E.Guides: Mummy
Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt
Eyewitness: Ancient Greece
Eyewitness: Mummy
Eyewitness Expert: Ancient Egypt
Eyewitness: Ancient China
Gallery of DK Digital Books for Social Studies

Ancient Civilizations & Science Connected

Carbon Dating
Constructing a Prehistoric Adventure
Halley's Comet
Thales of Miletus, Physiologist
How the Chinese Use Insects
How Was the Great Pyramid Built?
Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Mummies Teacher's Guide
More Ancient Civilizations Resources for Science

Ancient Civilizations & Mathematics Connected

An Expedition to Egypt Rubric
Whispering Gallery
An Expedition to Egypt
Eratosthenes
Literature & Math: Wonders of the Ancient World Stories
Science and Medicine in Ancient Greece
More Ancient Civilizations Math Activities

Ancient Egypt Resources

7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Gallery of DK Digital Books for Social Studies
The Treasures of King Tut
Food with History
People and Places in Egyptian Mythology
Ancient Times: Education and Religion Activity Packet
Ancient Times: Keep a Traveler's Diary
More Ancient Egypt Resources

Ancient China & India Resources

The 100 Most Significant Events of the Last Thousand Years
More Ancient China & India Resources

Ancient Greece & Rome Resources

Ancient Times: Marriage and Family Life Activity Packet
Ancient Times: Law and Justice Activity Packet
Ancient Times: Social Classes and Occupations Activity Packet
Write a Time-Travel Dialogue
Guide to Worldwide Goddesses
More Ancient Greece & Rome Resources

Ancient Civilizations & Religion Connected

Heroes of Greek Mythology
Noah's Birthday
Cupid, and Other Classical Myths
Geological Legends
What Would the Greek Gods Say?
Dateline: Troy Discussion Guide
The Sea of Trolls Teacher's Guide
More Resources on Religions of Ancient Civilizations

Highlights

Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month! Don't overlook this opportunity to study and enjoy activities about the history and culture of Asian-Pacific American communities.

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May Calendar of Events
May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: Children's Book Week (5/13-19), Biographers Day (5/16), and Memorial Day (5/27). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Clean Air Month, and Physical Fitness & Sports Month all May long!

Common Core Lessons & Resources
Is your school district adopting the Common Core? Work these new standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.

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