Cleopatra

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

Here is a video about Cleopatra:

EXTRA CREDIT:

-Draw or color a picture related to Cleopatra, Caesar, or Antony

-Dress up as one of the people learned about

-create a lap book-including a timeline

-create a Lego creation

NOTEBOOKING PAGE:

Julius Caesar

Ancient China: The Great Wall

ANCIENT CHINA: THE GREAT WALL

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

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION, READ ABOUT THE GREAT WALL HERE

EXTRA CREDIT:

1) Color or Draw a picture of the Great Wall.

2) Build a Great Wall using different materials and/or Legos.

3) Dress up as someone building the Great Wall or protecting the country at a watchtower.

4) Create a timeline of the building of the Great Wall. 

NOTEBOOKING PAGE:
Great Wall Notebooking Page

Early Asia, India, Buddha, Confucious

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.

History of Mauryan Empire

Here is a video:

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

More about Buddha

EXTRA CREDIT:

1) Color or draw a picture related to this topic.

2) Bring in a lego or playdoh creation related to this topic.

3) Create a timeline of events related to this topic

NOTEBOOKING PAGE:

Notebooking page

Ancient Rome

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 give more information on the famous gladiators:

The Romans were 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

EXTRA CREDIT:

1) Dress up in a tunic, toga, or a gladiator!

2) Color, draw, or build with Legoes a creation pertaining to Ancient Rome.

NOTEBOOKING PAGE:

Rise of Rome Notebooking Page

Roman Builders Notebooking Page

Alexander the Great

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 Clip


READ MORE ABOUT HIM:
Alexander the Great on Ducksters

EXTRA CREDIT:

Draw or color a picture of Alexander the Great

Dress up like Alexander the Great

Bring in a Lego Creation of Alexander the Great

Create a timeline of Alexander the Great's life.

Notebooking Page:

Alexander the Great Notebooking Page

Athens and Sparta

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


Notebooking Pages:

Athens Notebooking Page

Sparta Notebooking Page

EXTRA CREDIT:

1) Dress up like a Spartan

2) Build a Lego creation or draw a picture of a structure from Ancient Greece.

3) Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens

The Medes & the Persians: Esther, Feast of Purim

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=mYGqOMe-DqQ

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


EXTRA CREDIT:
1) Dress up like Esther or Persian
2) Draw or color a picture, map, or create Lego Creation related to Purim Feast, Persia, or Esther


NOTEBOOKING PAGE:
Esther Notebooking Page