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Cleopatra's World
Students examine different aspects of Cleopatra. They discuss the people she was in contact with and the world around her. They participate in activities to complete the lesson.
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Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, learners respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Antony and Cleopatra Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Ancient Times
Learners create a newspaper sharing stories of Cleopatra before her death. They use the internet to research information about her and the time in which she lived. They share their newspaper articles with others.
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Rulers For a Day
Students design and create foil coins with images that symbolize students' imaginary leadership in the ancient world. They model their coins on those made for Alexander the Great. They discuss what made him an important historical figure.
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This July, Beware the Ides of March
A thematic unit on Julius Caesar is a great way to study ancient Rome.
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Wheel of Pharaoh
In this lesson, students will review important facts and concepts about ancient Egyptian civilization and identify important vocabulary and names pertaining to ancient Egypt.
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Radiocarbon Dating
Pupils play the dating game by going to the website given by the teacher. They also are presented with the powerpoint, done the m&m simulation, and determine the age of the mummified seal and man.
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Augustus: First of the Roman Emperors
Students explore how Julius Caesar's military brilliance forged a new Rome, but Augustus' political genius made it an empire for the ages. Despite being Caesar's nephew and adopted heir, Augustus struggled for thirteen years to...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Pompey and Caesar
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Antony and Octavius
This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.