This interactive game gives students a chance to see what kind of tools archaeologists use. The game looks at the excavation of a Spanish Mission on St. Catherines Island, Georgia.
Young archaeologists will enjoy this site full of information and examples of historical pieces that were discovered on excavations. You'll also find descriptions of various jobs in the archeological field.
Students will assist archaeologists in identifying artifacts and determing their importance in Greek society in this intriguing webquest. After using the resources provided, students will write a summary of their findings and present their recommendations to the class.
Encyclopedia Encarta offers a nice overview of the civilization of Mesopotamia. The various empires established there, such as the Assyrian, Chaldean, and the Persian, are discussed.
Go on a webquest to discover basic information about the first great civilization. Research the "major contributions this civilization gave to the world." Be cautious teacher created.
A fascinating site with everything you ever wanted to know about the daily life of ancient Egyptians. You'll find information about Egyptian topics from hieroglyphics to hairstyles, as well as links to other interesting facts. (5 stars)
This site from Civilization.ca provides great pictures of the Nile River and surrounding desert with some description of this unique geography. Very interesting and informative.
A online exhibition that discusses the role of trade in the Ancient World, the routes, the products and more. It also examines the issue of ideas moving along trade routes.
Geography and origins of Indus Civilization and a timeline of different cultural events. Good resources and pictures for younger students.
http://www.mohenjodaro.net/ Ethnographic site explores famous Mohenjo Daro through 103 indexed slides, some never published before, and an illustrated essay.
A website that introduces different aspects of Chinese civilization with pictures, including geography, buddhism, calligraphy, military technology, paintings as well as Chinese homes, gardens etc.
This site details the history of the silk road. It discusses its origins in ancient China, how it linked Europe and Asia by trade, and the reasons for its decline.
This site provides information on the history of spices and on the history of the spice trade. It also displays useful links to find out more information on discoverers and exploration including timelines.
Encarta Encyclopedia discusses the Asian trade route, how the "silk road" got its name, how long it took to complete a trip on it, and when the route became obsolete. Multi-media items included.
A comprehensive site that includes two timelines, a glossary, interactive learning games, cartoons and lesson plans. The site covers such topics as Athens, Olympia and Corinth as well as Greek theater, and sports.
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a glimpse into the everyday life of the ancient Greeks.
Very broad site offers tons of information about the world of the ancient Greeks. Includes sections on mythology, daily life, death & burial, writing, and people. This site shows the connections between our modern world and the ancient Greek world. Contains many pictures of artifacts found in museums. Also has a teacher resource site as well.
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Worth a look!
This site from EMuseum of the Minnestoa State University provides a general overview of the Dark Ages in ancient Greece, discussing the causes that led to it and the culture that resulted.
Read a detailed, three part history of the Byzantine Empire. Includes sections on the beginnings of Russia, the rise and expansion of the Islamic faith, and Muhammed and Muslim expansion.
A online exhibition that discusses the role of trade in the Ancient World, the routes, the products and more. It also examines the issue of ideas moving along trade routes.
Helps to explain why two African civilizations, Mali and Songhai, fell apart. Covers conquests and how modern scholars know what happened to these empires.
This site describes how Saharan trade routes provided a link between Europe and Africa. It provides information on the gold and salt trade in the history of the two continents and how the trade route was established.
What a fun site! Click on the picture of the town and enter the Middle Ages. Meet a knight, a nun, a peasant, and a merchant who will explain all the many facets of living in the Middle Ages.
This personal site provides lesson and unit plan ideas for teaching about the Middle Ages. Creative and innovative ideas. Rated 4 out of 5 stars…be aware teacher created site.
Travel on a Virtual Field Trip to discover information on The Dark Ages of Medieval Europe. Through this unique WebQuest, the tour focuses on medieval times, medieval battles, castles, tournaments, medieval life, medieval architecture, and the Middle Ages in general.
Provides a brief description of trade in the Middle Ages. Its primary focus is on the medieval merchant: what they dealt in, how they collected debt, and the system they used.
A online exhibition that discusses the role of trade in the Ancient World, the routes, the products and more. It also examines the issue of ideas moving along trade routes.
A museum-mounted exhibition that (1) examines the culture and cultural artifacts of pre-Columbian America and (2) opens eyes to the role archaeology plays in constructing pictures of the past. Covers a range of ancient civilizations--principally the Incan and earlier cultures of Peru and the Mayan. With in-depth looks at ancient versus modern-day techniques of making ceramics and textiles and an especially rich discussion of Mayan hieroglyphs.
This excellent overview of the Ancient Mayan civilization is organized into the following sections: "The Classic Period," "The Region," "History," "Economy and Society," and "Religion."
A great interactive game in which students can look at a map plan of an Ancient Incan city of Huanuco Pampa. On this plan they can click on spots to see what was on that spot and what artifacts were found there. Students then guess as to what that building may have been, once all six places are discovered, a book can be printed with pictures and descriptions. A great resource!!
Washington State University provides a brief but detailed summary of the Incan empire. Includes information on language, religion, buildings, agriculture, and the social structure.
A condensed but thorough history of the Inca Empire between 1200 and 1535, the height of their reign at which time "the Spanish conquistadors took over their territory."
Covers detailed information on many aspects of Aztec culture from history to way of life. Discussion includes who the Aztecs are, their religion, calendar, and economy.
Gives a thorough account of the Aztecs from their origins to their encounter with Cortes. In addition, it also examines their culture, their religion, their legends, calendar, etc. Also provides lesson plans.
Detailed introduction on exploration and trade during the Renaissance. Provides an overview of the tools created during the Middle Ages that made such travels by sea possible as well as insight into the types of goods traders sought in other countries.
http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/ An engaging multidisciplinary site that allows students to make connections across centuries to understand the origin of many ideas we use today. I like this!
An excellent resource to begin a study of the Renaissance, the rebirth of Europe and the beginning of modern history. Focuses on humanism, Gutenberg, city-states in Italy, the Medicis, social levels, art, Machiavelli, exploration, and Magellan.
This site from ibiblio.com explains the Renaissance, not only as a time period, but as how it changed thought, writing, and art throughout Europe. See links to Renaissance in Italy, Germany and Netherlands.
Very cool ThinkQuest site that traces the Renaissance from the fall of Constantinople to defeat of the Spanish Armada. Includes information on all of Europe during the Renaissance. Uses Flash animations and lots of pictures to give a great chronology of this time period. Teachers should check out the "Marketplace" section for resources and extra information.