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    The Top 10 Greek Heroes of Mythology

    Bring ancient Greek characters into the classroom with these brief biographies of the top 10 Greek heroes from…

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    Social Studies and History
    Ancient Civilizations
    Ancient History
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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…

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    Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • The Golden Bull Discussion Guide

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    The Golden Bull Discussion Guide

    Encourage critical thinking and discussion about life in ancient Mesopotamia with the comprehension questions in this…

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
    Ancient History
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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

    The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…

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    Literature
    Historical Fiction
    Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011
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  • At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide

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    At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide

    The remarkably preserved body of Lady Dai of Mawangdui provides many clues about daily life in ancient China. Use this…

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    Informational Texts
    Nonfiction Literature
    Literature
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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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  • Quiz: Ancient Olympics

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    Quiz: The Ancient Olympic Games

    Test your students' knowledge about the ancient Olympic games with this quiz. This printable can be used as an in-class…

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    Social Studies and History
    Ancient History
    Olympic Games
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    The Baths of Ancient Rome

    Students take a virtual tour of the elegant baths of Caracella and learn why the baths were more than just a place to…

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    Ancient History
    Social Studies and History
    World History
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    1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR

    Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…

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    Sports
    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
    Canada
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  • ASSESSMENT

    The Baths of Ancient Rome Rubric

    Use this scoring guide with the Baths of Ancient Rome lesson.

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    Ancient History
    Social Studies and History
    World History
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    The Baths of Ancient Rome Vocabulary

    Use this vocabulary list with the Baths of Ancient Rome lesson.

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    Ancient History
    Vocabulary
    Social Studies and History
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    Ten Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World

    A chart listing the fifty most widely spoken languages in the world.

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Foreign Languages
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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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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    War and Peace

    Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the right order.

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    World War II (1939-1945)
    Historic Wars and Military Action
    Social Studies and History
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    A History of the New Year

    From ancient celebrations in Mesopotamia to modern day traditions, read this article to learn about the history of the…

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    Social Studies and History
    Ancient History
    World 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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  • Halley's Comet

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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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  • Literature & Math: Wonders of the Ancient World Stories

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    Literature & Math: Wonders of the Ancient World Stories

    Incorporate ancient history into your math, language arts, and social studies curriculum with activities for The Seven…

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    Reading and Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    Ancient History
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  • Dateline: Troy Discussion Guide

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    Dateline: Troy Discussion Guide

    This discussion guide to Dateline: Troy by Paul Fleischman includes a synopsis of the book, a character list, discussion…

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    Social Studies and History
    Language Arts and Writing
    Ancient History
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  • Oracle Prophecies Reading Guide

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    Oracle Prophecies Reading Guide

    Build on your study of ancient civilizations with this reading guide to the three books in the Oracle Prophecies by…

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    Fantasy Fiction
    Reading Comprehension
    Ancient History
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  • Chasing the Jaguar Supplementary Materials

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    Chasing the Jaguar Supplementary Materials

    Share the history of Mayan ancestry with your pupils. These supplementary materials, written from the perspective of the…

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    Central America
    Historic Empires
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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  • Australian of the Year Award Recipients

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    Australian of the Year Award Recipients

    Learn about great Australian role models with this worksheet about Australian of the Year Award recipients. Students…

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    Australians
    Award and Prize Winners
    Heroes & Role Models
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  • Writers of the Forties

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    Writers of the Forties

    Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.

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    Writing
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