To observe preservation techniques firsthand, learners dry a flower in sand and compare cucumber slices soaked in salt water for a week with slices left out to dry in the open air. Video resources (not attached) include one about mummies...

The history of Greek drama is the focus of this multiple-choice quiz. Ten questions ask about historical figures and the roots of tragedy and comedy in Greek religious festivals. While studying Greek drama, use this quiz to test your...

In this earth science activity, students use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to solve the crossword puzzle on fossils. They identify specific names of fossils and how to make a mold of one.

Read to learn! Middle Schoolers read a short passage on Mesopotamia then answer seven comprehension questions. This would be ideal as homework or for early finishers.

Introduce your class to the Greek alphabet and language. Examine how the Greek language influenced the English language. Study the history, timeline of achievements, and the role oral history played in Greece.

Uncover the many valuable contributions of Hellenistic culture in Alexandria. Defining Hellenistic culture as a blend of Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures, the slides detail the many ways in which the city of Alexandria has impacted...

Maps and photographs help contextualize the Persian Wars in this straightforward presentation. These slides detail the motives and major events of the war between Persia and Greece, making it ideal for a lecture on ancient Greek politics...

A basic overview of one of the most powerful civilizations of all time, these slides don't quite do justice to the mighty Roman Empire. Slides featuring Roman contributions to modern society, such as the aqueduct and distinctive Roman...

Math and history collide in this presentation, which displays ancient Babylonian numbers and math amidst a discussion about the earliest empires of the known world. Images of maps, ancient relics, and migration patterns establish the...

Good for a quick look at the Roman and Byzantine Empires, this presentation would serve as a strong supplement to a lesson on the politics and culture of ancient Middle Eastern territories. Enjoy the photographs of the Hagia Sophia, as...

King Tutankhamon, Queen Nefertiti, and many other names literally written in stone are featured in these slides about the culture of Ancient Egypt. Whether used as an introduction to a unit on Egypt, or as a tool to elaborate on the...

Introduce your class to Sparta - a society that existed during the time of Ancient Greece 700 - 500 BCE. Many aspects of Spartan culture are presented. This includes a most-interesting slide which outlines what it was like to be a child...

Although it is visually appealing, this presentation on Ancient Greece does not provide a lot of information. But,it could be used to spur a discussion. There are maps and diagrams that would be helpful when covering this topic. Adding...

Students research global cultures by creating a model in class. In this Greek history lesson, students identify the Parthenon, what it represented and the architectural achievements used to create it. Students identify some elements of...

In this geography skills worksheet, students read a selection about the geography of ancient Greece and then respond to 6 essay, short answer, and graphic organizer questions based on the selection.

Students use abstract movement to tell the story of Re's journey. In this ancient Egypt lesson, students choreograph locomotor and non-locomotor movements to describe ancient Egyptian journeys to the afterlife as described in Egyptian...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about ancient Rome. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 

In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Seventh graders trace the major events in African history. In this social studies lesson students, create a flowchart depicting the things they learned during this lesson. Students understand the chronology of major events that took...

In this writing a podcast lesson plan, 7th graders create a podcast involving Ancient Greece. Middle schoolers follow a rubric and outline to create their podcast. Students present their podcast to their fellow middle schoolers.

Ninth graders investigate the different types of Egyptian art including relief sculpture, sculpture in the round, and Egyptian architecture. They view and discuss pictures of Egyptian sarcophagi and compare them with current day coffins...

This is a great resource for finding websites on ancient Greece. Explore various websites to investigate life in ancient Greece. Young historians will view images of Greek ruins, take a virtual tour of the Parthenon, view an online...

Learners access a variety of Egyptian Culture and pyramid related resources on the Internet. They explore various websites, read articles, create an Egyptian art figure, construct a model of a pyramid, and describe the mummification...

Students explore ancient Egyptian culture, and relate the lives of ancient Egyptians to their own.