EARLY ASIA: INDIA, BUDDHA, CONFUCIUS

WATCH THE CLIP BELOW TO HELP UNDERSTAND THE LIFE OF CONFUCIUS.

THE MAURYAN EMPIRE OF INDIA:

FIND OUT WHO ITS MOST FAMOUS RULER WAS.

WATCH THE CLIP BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SIDDHARTHA AND HIS NEW NAME.

All Roads Lead to ROME!

We are on to the great civilization of Ancient Rome!  At its peak, the empire stretched east, west, north, and south and had a population of over 50 million.

Watch the following video to learn about daily life:

This video gives more information on the famous gladiators:

The Romans are also known for their excellent engineering.  Read the following article to learn about Roman roads, bridges, aqueducts, and more!

Roman Engineering

EXTRA!  For older kids:  Learn more about Roman Numerals by reading the following article.

Roman Numerals

Now you are ready to play the following game where you help rebuild broken columns:

Game

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

 

Alexander the Great’s military tactics and strategies are still studied in military academies today. From his first victory at age 18, Alexander gained a reputation of leading his men to battle with impressive speed, allowing smaller forces to reach and break the enemy lines before his foes were ready. After securing his kingdom in Greece, in 334 B.C. Alexander crossed into Asia (present-day Turkey) where he won a series of battles with the Persians under Darius III.

WATCH THE CLIP BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT:

 

 

ALEXANDER THE GREAT SING ALONG

 

 

 

 



Athens and Sparta

We are preparing for another great semester at Co-op!  We will begin by returning to Greece to learn about Athens and Sparta.  

Read the information on the following pages to learn some of the differences and similarities between the two Greek City-States:

http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/sparta.php

http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greek_athens.php


Here is a video describing life in Athens and Sparta:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjqtmfDN52k


Have fun with this interactive tool to compare the citizens of Athens and Sparta:

http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/dailylife/story/sto_set.html


Here is a fun game to test your knowledge:

http://www.6th-d.com/2013/01/fling-teacher-athens-vs-sparta-edition.html

SPRING HISTORY TOPICS

Happy New Year!  Here is the list of upcoming topics for History:

Jan. 30th: Athens & Sparta

Feb. 6th: Alexander the Great

Feb. 27th: Rome Culture

March 6th: Early Asia--India, Buddha, Confucius

March 27th: China--The Great Wall

April 24th: Cleopatra

May 1st: Lapbook/Cumulative Review Game

It's Time For the Purim Feast!

I can't wait to teach the kids the story of Esther and celebrate the Feast of Purim with them!  Esther saved the Jewish people from being destroyed by the king's evil advisor, Haman.  The Jewish people still celebrate Esther's brave act every year.  

Watch this video to learn about the story of Esther:

Here is another video for all you Lego lovers!

A fun Purim Song:

Read about how Purim is celebrated each year:

http://www.wikihow.com/Celebrate-Purim

Ancient Greece

Next up?  The Ancient Greeks!!

Read the following sections to learn about this great civilization:

Where Western civilization began

**Also read the tab sections on the side entitled "What was Ancient Greece like?" and "How Greece was ruled."

What was life like for the kids?  Read this:

Going to school

**You will have to click on the tab section with this title.  Also read "What did Greek children learn?"

Did you know the Olympics originated in Greece?  Click on the link below to learn more:

The Olympic Games

**Also read "Events at the Games".

Because the Greeks lived by the sea, they relied on ships for trading, traveling, and war.  Here are some more details about the ships:

Greek ships

**Also read "How did Greeks fight at sea?"

You can play  a game where you take command of a Greek trireme and see how many ships you can ram:

Sea challenge

Finally, watch this video to learn about The Battle of Troy:

EXTRA:  Want some more fun?  Go to this site and paint your own Greek pottery:

Greek pottery