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Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown - Google Arts and Culture
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5 to 12
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Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown is based on a 2017 exhibition at the California Museum. The collection of photos explores a now-vanished and mostly forgotten...more
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Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown is based on a 2017 exhibition at the California Museum. The collection of photos explores a now-vanished and mostly forgotten neighborhood, which was once the fourth-largest Japantown in the nation. Some of the photographs featured allow you to zoom in and explore. The photographs start in the 1900s with Early Japan and span to forced removal between 1942-1945, post-war Japantown from 1945-1959, and redevelopment from 1955-1965. The site ends with Japanese notables.
tag(s): japan (63), japanese (52), photography (130)
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Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here to highlight important events in Japantown. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the Japanese notables that are featured on the site. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram to highlight why Japantown became forgotten.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story - Google Arts and Culture
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5 to 12
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Google Arts and Culture features Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story. The story of Tommy Kono is told through photographs that share information about his early life, Tule Lake...more
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Google Arts and Culture features Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story. The story of Tommy Kono is told through photographs that share information about his early life, Tule Lake Judo Club, early training, Buddhist Church of Sacramento, Olympic Gold, his legacy, and more. Some of the photographs allow you to zoom in further.
tag(s): cultures (249), japanese (52), religions (123), sports (84)
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Students can use MyLens reviewed here to highlight important events in Tommy Kono's life. Students can compare Tommy Kono to another famous weightlifter using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research more about Buddhism.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrating Asian American Experiences in the Classroom - NYC Public Schools
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5 to 12
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Check out these resources, including the Asian Americans K-12 Education Curriculum, Asian Americans in the People's History of the United States, Asian American booklist, Culturally...more
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Check out these resources, including the Asian Americans K-12 Education Curriculum, Asian Americans in the People's History of the United States, Asian American booklist, Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Advising for Multilingual Learners, We are not a stereotype, the history of tensions--and solidarity--between Black and Asian American communities, explained, and more.
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Students can review the resources and post questions and comments on Padlet reviewed here. Students can research using Kiddle reviewed here to highlight important/notable Asian Americans featured in the resources. Finally, students can conduct a virtual interview with an Asian American. Record the interviews using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Valley - Khan Academy
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6 to 10
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Khan Academy's "Overview of Ancient Egypt" video provides a brief yet informative introduction to Ancient Egyptian civilization. It covers key aspects such as geography, the significance...more
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Khan Academy's "Overview of Ancient Egypt" video provides a brief yet informative introduction to Ancient Egyptian civilization. It covers key aspects such as geography, the significance of the Nile River, religious beliefs, pharaohs, and significant cultural achievements, including pyramids and hieroglyphics. The resource is designed for learners of all levels, using clear explanations and visual aids to enhance understanding. As a teacher, you can use this video to introduce students to Ancient Egypt, spark discussions, or supplement lessons on early civilizations. The platform also offers related materials for deeper exploration of the topic.
tag(s): asia (139), egypt (59), myths and legends (43), pyramids (24), religions (123)
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Have your students take on the role of a pharaoh, making decisions about governing Egypt. Present students with real-life challenges (ex., a famine, a rebellion, or a need for a new pyramid) and have them decide how to respond. Students can create a map of Ancient Egypt, labeling key locations such as the Nile River, pyramids, temples, and major cities. Then, they can annotate the map briefly to explain how geography influenced Egyptian civilization. A digital map can be made using Google My Maps reviewed here or MapHubs reviewed here. Create a class language similar to hieroglyphics, and have students or the teacher write messages to each other. Have students explore Egyptian myths and gods, then create their own to write a story or skit about them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The History of Ancient Egypt - Smithsonian Channel
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Bring Ancient Egypt to Life with Engaging Videos! This Ancient Egypt YouTube Playlist is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to make history more interactive and visual. These...more
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Bring Ancient Egypt to Life with Engaging Videos! This Ancient Egypt YouTube Playlist is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to make history more interactive and visual. These videos cover topics like pyramids, pharaohs, daily life, and mythology, and help students see and hear the world of Ancient Egypt beyond the textbook. Perfect for introducing new concepts, sparking discussions, or reinforcing lessons, this playlist brings history to life in an educational and engaging way for learners of all levels. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): asia (139), egypt (59), myths and legends (43), pyramids (24)
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After watching videos about pharaohs, students can imagine they are rulers of Ancient Egypt. They can write a journal entry or speech describing their daily life, responsibilities, and accomplishments. They can even present it in character, wearing a paper pharaoh's crown! Turn learning into a fun trivia game. Use key facts from the videos to create a Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here or Baamboozle, reviewed here, where students can test their knowledge in teams. Add bonus challenges like "act out a scene" or "draw a mystery object" for extra fun. Students can participate in a "choose your own adventure" activity where they must make decisions as an ancient Egyptian (ex., choosing a job, where to live, what to trade). Students can explain and compare their choices to what they learned in the videos. Students can work in groups to create a short skit about a historical event or daily life in Ancient Egypt. They can act as scribes, merchants, builders, or even gods and goddesses, bringing history to life through performance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt Map Lesson Pack - Twinkl
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3 to 7
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Take Your Students on a Journey Through Ancient Egypt! The Twinkl Ancient Egypt Map Lesson is a fantastic resource for helping students explore the geography of this fascinating civilization....more
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Take Your Students on a Journey Through Ancient Egypt! The Twinkl Ancient Egypt Map Lesson is a fantastic resource for helping students explore the geography of this fascinating civilization. Students will learn about key locations like the Nile River, pyramids, temples, and ancient cities with detailed maps, interactive activities, and guided lessons, This ready-to-use lesson makes it easy to connect geography with history, helping students understand how the landscape shaped Egyptian life, trade, and culture. Perfect for an engaging and visual learning experience!
tag(s): asia (139), egypt (59), map skills (63), maps (219)
In the Classroom
Give students a blank map of Ancient Egypt and have them label key locations like the Nile River, Giza, Thebes, Memphis, the Red Sea, and the Sahara Desert. Add a challenge by having them color-code fertile land, deserts, and water sources to understand Egypt's geography. Students role-play as Egyptian traders or travelers journeying along the Nile. They will use a map to plan their route, deciding where to stop for food, trade, or religious ceremonies. They can write a travel diary entry describing their experiences. Make the travel diary online using a tool like WriteReader, reviewed here or Book Creator, reviewed here. Cut out sections of an Ancient Egypt map and mix them up. Have students work in groups to reassemble the map, identifying key landmarks as they put it together. Using clay, paper mache, or even a digital tool such as Delightex (formerly CoSpaces) reviewed here, students create a 3D model of Ancient Egypt, highlighting the Nile River, major cities, and famous landmarks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Indus Valley Civilization - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Embark on a journey to one of the world's earliest and most mysterious urban cultures with our comprehensive collection of Indus Valley Civilization resources. This list unveils the...more
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Embark on a journey to one of the world's earliest and most mysterious urban cultures with our comprehensive collection of Indus Valley Civilization resources. This list unveils the secrets of an advanced Bronze Age society that flourished along the Indus River and its tributaries from about 3300 to 1300 BCE. The collection showcases the civilization's technological marvels, from their advanced drainage systems to standardized weights and measures, offering insights into their sophisticated urban planning and trade networks. Examine virtual exhibits and videos of intricately carved figurines, jewelry, and pottery that reveal the artistic prowess and daily life of Indus Valley inhabitants. Use these engaging resources to help your students who may need extra support. Share these resources with your students for research projects, history lessons, and invention units.
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Share these resources with your students to learn about the Indus Valley Civilization. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geography and the Nile River - Ducksters
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4 to 8
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Bring Ancient Egypt to life with the power of the Nile! The Ducksters Ancient Egypt Geography page is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to explore how the Nile River ...more
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Bring Ancient Egypt to life with the power of the Nile! The Ducksters Ancient Egypt Geography page is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to explore how the Nile River shaped Egyptian civilization. This site provides clear, student-friendly explanations of the river's role in farming, trade, transportation, and daily life. With engaging facts, maps, and key vocabulary, it's perfect for sparking discussions, enhancing lessons, and helping students understand why the Nile was truly the lifeline of Ancient Egypt.
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tag(s): africa (148), asia (139), egypt (59), map skills (63), maps (219)
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Challenge students to build a hands-on model of the Nile River using clay, sand, and blue-colored water to simulate flooding and irrigation. Have students plant seeds (such as wheat or barley) in small pots of soil. Water one pot regularly (to represent land near the Nile) and leave another dry (to represent the desert). Give students blank maps of Egypt and have them label the Nile River, delta, major cities, and trade routes. Use Google My Maps, reviewed here or Google Earth, reviewed here to make maps online. Students could write a first-person journal entry as an Egyptian farmer, merchant, or noble traveling along the Nile. They should describe what they see, how they use the river, and why it's important to their daily life. To write a digital journal, use ePubEditor, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Step back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with CrashCourse! This engaging and visually appealing video is perfect for teachers and students alike, offering a fast-paced,...more
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Step back in time and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with CrashCourse! This engaging and visually appealing video is perfect for teachers and students alike, offering a fast-paced, expertly crafted journey through one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. From the pyramids and pharaohs to mummies and hieroglyphs, this resource simplifies complex history into bite-sized, entertaining lessons. Whether you're sparking curiosity in the classroom or enriching your own understanding, this course is your gateway to bringing Ancient Egypt to life.
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Create a giant "knowledge pyramid" in the classroom. Divide students into groups and assign each group a topic related to Ancient Egypt (ex., pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods and goddesses). Have them research their topic, summarize key points, and add them to a section of the pyramid (using poster paper or a whiteboard). Teach students the basics of Egyptian hieroglyphs using a simple alphabet chart. Then, have them create short secret messages for classmates to decode, or write their names using hieroglyphs. Provide art supplies or digital design tools, such as Genially, reviewed here and have students design their own Egyptian-style tomb for a fictional pharaoh.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt Free Lesson Plans - Mr. Donn
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3 to 8
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Looking for fun and engaging ways to teach ancient Egypt? "Mr. Donn's Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans" is a treasure trove of resources for educators! This site offers a variety of ...more
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Looking for fun and engaging ways to teach ancient Egypt? "Mr. Donn's Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans" is a treasure trove of resources for educators! This site offers a variety of lesson plans, hands-on activities, interactive games, and creative projects designed to bring history to life. Whether exploring the pyramids, deciphering hieroglyphics, or diving into Egyptian mythology, you'll find ready-to-use materials that make learning exciting and memorable for students.
tag(s): africa (148), asia (139), egypt (59), myths and legends (43), pyramids (24)
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Use Mr. Donn's interactive "Journey Through Ancient Egypt" game or have students design their own. Let them test their knowledge by answering trivia, solving puzzles, and advancing through the land of the pharaohs. Students could create an online quiz using Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here or Blooket, reviewed here. Challenge students to build mini pyramids using sugar cubes, Legos, or even marshmallows and toothpicks. Introduce students to the ancient Egyptian writing system by having them write their names in hieroglyphics. Use printable hieroglyphic charts (available on Mr. Donn's site) and let students create nameplates or secret messages for classmates to decode. Bring science into history by simulating the mummification process using apples or hot dogs! Students can apply salt and baking soda to observe the drying and preservation process, just like the ancient Egyptians did with their pharaohs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt and the Nile - Smithsonian
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4 to 12
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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving your classroom with the Smithsonian's Egypt Virtual Tour! This interactive resource takes students on a captivating journey through...more
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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving your classroom with the Smithsonian's Egypt Virtual Tour! This interactive resource takes students on a captivating journey through Egypt's most iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The tour brings history to life with stunning visuals and detailed descriptions, offering insights into ancient Egyptian architecture, culture, and daily life. Perfect for upper elementary through high school students, this virtual experience makes learning immersive and exciting, fostering curiosity and a deeper connection to one of the world's greatest civilizations.
tag(s): asia (139), egypt (59), rivers (16), virtual field trips (132)
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Before starting the tour, provide students with a list of specific landmarks or details to look for during the virtual journey (ex., "Find a statue of a pharaoh" or "Locate the Sphinx"). This will keep them actively engaged while exploring. After the tour, have students design and write a postcard as if they were visiting one of the featured sites. Encourage them to describe what they saw, how they felt, and what they learned about the location. They can design a postcard digitally with Canva, reviewed here or a similar drawing tool. Challenge students to create an original model of an Egyptian-inspired monument using recycled materials or digital tools like Delightex (formerly CoSpaces) reviewed here. Have them explain the purpose of their structure and how it reflects ancient Egyptian culture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt Facts and History - National Geographic
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3 to 7
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The National Geographic Kids article on Ancient Egypt provides an engaging and age-appropriate overview of this fascinating civilization. The site highlights key aspects of ancient...more
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The National Geographic Kids article on Ancient Egypt provides an engaging and age-appropriate overview of this fascinating civilization. The site highlights key aspects of ancient Egyptian life, including the importance of the Nile River, the construction of the pyramids, the role of pharaohs, religious beliefs, and daily life. The website also features colorful images, interactive elements, and fun facts to capture students' attention. This resource is ideal for introducing elementary and middle school students to ancient Egypt in a way that is both informative and accessible.
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Provide students with a chart of hieroglyphics and have them create "artifacts" such as scrolls, cartouches, or drawings that include simple messages. Discuss how hieroglyphs were used to record history and tell stories. Create a large class map of Egypt on butcher paper or online using Google Earth, reviewed here highlighting the Nile River. Have students label key locations like the pyramids, major cities, and farming regions and discuss how the Nile shaped Egyptian life. Introduce students to a few Egyptian gods and their stories. Have students pick a god or goddess to research further and create a short story or drawing about their chosen deity's role and significance. Create and share the stories using Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Egypt 101 - National Geographic
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5 to 8
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The National Geographic Education resource "Ancient Egypt 101" offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, ideal for engaging students in exploring...more
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The National Geographic Education resource "Ancient Egypt 101" offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, ideal for engaging students in exploring this unique civilization. The accompanying video serves as a starting point, covering key topics such as the development of Egypt into an empire, its leaders, religious practices, STEM and writing system innovations, and the empire's decline. Teachers can enhance learning by encouraging students to share prior knowledge, watch and analyze the video in sections, and collaboratively create a list of major themes.
tag(s): asia (139), egypt (59), pyramids (24), STEM (331), writing (308)
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Before watching the video, create a "pyramid" diagram on the board with three levels. Have students write what they know about ancient Egypt at the top, what they think they know in the middle, and what they want to know at the base. Use this as a starting point to spark curiosity and frame their learning goals. Provide students with a hieroglyphic alphabet chart and ask them to write their names or simple messages. Discuss how writing innovations impacted Egyptian society and compare them to modern writing systems. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Challenge students to investigate one of Egypt's STEM innovations (the shaduf, architecture of pyramids, or calendar systems) and create a model to explain its significance and application in daily life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History Breakout Template - Genially
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6 to 12
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Unlock the keys to history with gamified activities and escape rooms that you can personalize using Genially, reviewed here. Customizable content...more
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Unlock the keys to history with gamified activities and escape rooms that you can personalize using Genially, reviewed here. Customizable content includes options to add audio, video, multimedia, text, and interactive images. Begin by choosing the "Use this template" link to add the thirty-two-slide template to your Genially dashboard. Add information to each slide following the information provided to guide students through four missions. Invite students to join a live presentation using their devices or work together as a class using a live presentation on your whiteboard.
tag(s): digital escapes (25), game based learning (215), gamification (75), mysteries (26)
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Create interactive escape rooms to introduce history lessons, review for upcoming quizzes and tests, or as an engaging homework activity. As you create your history breakout, use Genially's AI features to generate questions, remove image backgrounds, and create images. Find free images to use with your breakout activity by browsing through resources available on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page for Free Image Resources, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Asian Influences on European Art - Getty Museum
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The Getty Education website's Asian Influences curriculum explores of how Asian art, culture, and ideas have shaped artistic traditions worldwide. This resource includes lesson plans,...more
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The Getty Education website's Asian Influences curriculum explores of how Asian art, culture, and ideas have shaped artistic traditions worldwide. This resource includes lesson plans, activities, and multimedia content that help students understand the impact of Asian aesthetics on various art forms. It covers topics such as the Silk Road's role in cultural exchange, the influence of Asian themes in European art, and traditional Asian artistic techniques. Focusing on cross-cultural connections, this curriculum provides a valuable framework for integrating art history and global studies into the classroom.
tag(s): art history (109), asia (139), china (84)
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Have students select an Asian or European artwork influenced by another culture and write a creative story imagining the people, trade, or events behind its creation. After exploring Asian motifs in European art, challenge students to create their own artwork incorporating Asian-inspired elements (ex., calligraphy, floral patterns, or geometric designs). Introduce the Silk Road's significance using images from the curriculum. Have students map the route and identify key goods, ideas, and artistic influences exchanged along the way. Online mapping tools such as Google My Maps, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art - Getty Museum
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through...more
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through interactive tools, curated resources, and detailed lessons, the site delves into the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, and more. Teachers can access various visual art materials, artifacts, and primary sources alongside suggested activities that encourage critical thinking and cross-disciplinary learning. This resource is perfect for engaging students in historical inquiry, cultural exploration, and the connections between ancient civilizations and modern society.
tag(s): africa (148), asia (139), cultures (249), europe (84), greek (45), mesopotamia (32)
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Ask students to design and present an ancient civilization, considering key aspects like government, art, religion, and daily life. They can create maps, cultural artifacts, and stories about their civilization. Have students create the maps with online tools such as Google My Map, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here. Create a "mystery box" filled with images or replicas of ancient artifacts from various civilizations (ex., Egyptian, Greek, Roman). Have students guess which civilization the artifacts belong to and encourage them to explain their reasoning. Introduce students to myths and legends from ancient civilizations, such as Greek gods or Egyptian creation stories. Have students choose a myth to retell in their own words, or ask them to write an original myth, incorporating the themes and values of an ancient civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Talking Tours - Google Arts and Culture
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Google Arts and Culture combines the magic of AI with Google Maps to create an audio tour of cultural landmarks worldwide. After launching the experiment, you can click any pin ...more
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Google Arts and Culture combines the magic of AI with Google Maps to create an audio tour of cultural landmarks worldwide. After launching the experiment, you can click any pin on the map to begin the tour or select from options that include landmarks, nature, archaeology, and cultural institutions. After choosing a pin, the map opens in street view, and the AI-generated audio commentary begins. Use the arrow to move the panoramic image around, take a snapshot, generate a new commentary, or choose the blue button to record a question and receive an audio response.
tag(s): archeology (29), artificial intelligence (216), deserts (20), forests (31), landmarks (20), maps (219), museums (53), virtual field trips (132)
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Take your students to the world's most famous cultural landmarks without leaving your classroom using Talking Tours. Use this Google Experiment to enhance learning by exploring specific locations in books or mentioned in history lessons. If you have five minutes to fill at the end of a class period, ask students to select a location to explore and ask questions. Extend learning using a timeline generation tool like MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline that shares the story of critical events in the location you are exploring. Further, extend learning by finding or creating an interactive chatbot such as those available on SchoolAI, reviewed here. For example, when visiting Nelson's Column, found at Trafalgar Square in London, search for a "Space" featuring Lord Nelson and invite your students to interact and ask questions to learn more about his epic sea battles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Daily Life in the Indus Valley - BBC
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The BBC Bitesize website offers an engaging and interactive resource for teaching students about the Indus Valley Civilization. The page includes concise explanations, vibrant visuals,...more
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The BBC Bitesize website offers an engaging and interactive resource for teaching students about the Indus Valley Civilization. The page includes concise explanations, vibrant visuals, and quizzes to reinforce learning, making it accessible and appealing for middle school students. Key topics such as city planning, daily life, and trade are covered, helping students understand the significance of this ancient civilization. Teachers can use this resource to accompany history lessons with interactive activities, encourage independent research, and assess understanding through integrated quizzes. It's an excellent tool for blending learning with exploration.
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Use the built-in quizzes as a classroom game, dividing students into teams to answer questions based on the content. After exploring the website's content on city planning, have students design an Indus Valley-inspired home using grid layouts or 3D models. Have students compare the Indus Valley Civilization with another ancient civilization, such as Mesopotamia or Egypt, focusing on city planning, trade, and cultural practices. Encourage students to research one aspect of the civilization, such as trade, artifacts, or religion, and use the website to create a multimedia presentation to share with the class. Use an online tool such as Powtoon, reviewed here or FlexClip, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Indus Civilization Videos - Harappa.com
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The Harappa website offers a rich collection of educational videos that delve into topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient history. Many videos are in-depth, lasting...more
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The Harappa website offers a rich collection of educational videos that delve into topics related to the Indus Valley Civilization and ancient history. Many videos are in-depth, lasting 45 minutes or more, making them ideal for detailed learning or research. The platform is a valuable resource for educators, students, and history enthusiasts looking to explore ancient civilizations through a multimedia lens. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Due to the length of some of the videos, teachers may be interested in editing the videos using tools like Clipchamp, reviewed here18306, Clipgrab, reviewed here, and ReClipped, reviewed here helpful for customization, annotation, or sharing key moments. Assign students to watch specific videos and create presentations or reports on topics like urban planning in Harappa or the significance of trade and seals in the civilization. Incorporate the videos into lessons that blend history with geography, science, or art, such as analyzing the engineering behind the drainage systems or recreating Harappan artifacts. Encourage students to use tools like Edpuzzle, reviewed here or PlayPosit, reviewed here to edit or annotate key parts of the videos, creating their own narrated summaries or visual analyses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Early Human Civilizations - History.com
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The History.com article The Earliest Human Civilizations explores the emergence of some of the world's first civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and...more
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The History.com article The Earliest Human Civilizations explores the emergence of some of the world's first civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. It highlights key features of these societies, such as agriculture, urbanization, written language, and organized government, which marked the transition from nomadic to settled lifestyles. This resource provides educators with an overview of foundational civilizations that shaped human history, making it ideal for lessons in world history or social studies. Teachers can use this content to introduce students to the characteristics of early civilizations, foster discussions about their similarities and differences, and connect ancient achievements to modern society.
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Students can create a chart comparing the key characteristics (including government, agriculture, writing, and religion) of the civilizations in the article. The chart can also be made digitally using a tool such as Infogram, reviewed here. Using an online mapping tool like Google Earth, reviewed here, have students locate the geographic regions of the earliest civilizations and analyze how natural features (rivers, mountains) influenced their development. Students can design a mini-museum exhibit on a chosen civilization using posters, models, or dioramas showcasing key features like artifacts, buildings, and cultural practices. Students can also write a creative story imagining a day in the life of someone living in one of the early civilizations, incorporating details from the article.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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