Cleopatra

Cleopatra VII:  Queen of Ancient Egypt

Read the article below to learn more about this powerful young woman who was born a princess and became pharaoh of Egypt.

Cleopatra biography

EXTRA:

Have fun doing this online puzzle of Cleopatra!

puzzle

ANCIENT CHINA: THE GREAT WALL

We are ready for our journey to The Great Wall of China!

Watch the following videos to learn more about the history and building of this ancient landmark:


VIDEO: BUILDING THE WALL



VIDEO: HISTORY OF THE WALL

FOR MORE INFORMATION, READ ABOUT THE GREAT WALL HERE.

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