Social Studies

Social Studies (X) - Ancient Civilizations (X)

Antike

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Antike is a challenging strategy game about the evolution and competition of ancient civilizations. The name of the game in German means "age of antiquity".

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
120 min.
Antike

The Princes of Machu Picchu

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After the conquest of the Inca Empire by the Spanish invaders, only a few native princes managed to flee into the mountains. In Machu Picchu, a hidden city in the Andes, they build up a new peaceful society with their families.

Grade Level: 
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
120 min.
The Princes of Machu Picchu

Amun-Re

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Everyone knows of the pyramids on the Nile - eternal monuments of a powerful and beautiful culture, that can still take our breath away.
The pharaohs choose their sites, build their pyramids and thank Amun Re and the other Gods for their bounty.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Math
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Amun-Re

Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age

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Build a thriving civilization – in under an hour!
Collect goods, assign workers to build cities and erect monuments, advance your civilization through cultural and scientific developments, but don't forget to harvest enough food to feed your growing population.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Math
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age

Chang Cheng

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More than 2500 years ago, the emperor of the Qin dynasty decided to protect his prolific provinces of northern China from the frequent barbaric invasions, building and joining several fortresses.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
60 min.
Chang Cheng

Stone Age

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The times were hard indeed. Our ancestors worked with their legs and backs straining against wooden plows in the stony earth. Of course, progress did not stop with the wooden plow. People always searched for better tools and more productive plants to make their work more effective.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Math
Social Studies
Play Time: 
60 min.
Stone Age

Colosseum

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In Colosseum you are a Roman impresario - producing great spectacles in your arena in the hope of attracting the most spectators to your events. You'll earn wealth and glory for each event you run, using it to build ever more ambitious events.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
90 min.
Colosseum

Tribune: Primus Inter Pares

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Bow down before the tribune, ye citizens of Rome. Rich and poor, strong and weak, patricians and plebeians, hear your tribune's words!

Grade Level: 
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
90 min.
Tribune: Primus Inter Pares

Archaeology (1996)

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Bill Nye the Science Guy is talking about archaeology – can you dig it?

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Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Archaeology

Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) (Unabridged)

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Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on the women who have wielded power, revealing their feats - and flaws - for all the world to see. You'll hear about 20 of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. And what were they really like?

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Lexile: 
1150L
Length: 
02:14
Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) (Unabridged)

Ancient Egyptian Culture

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Ancient Egypt is known in the popular imagination for its hieroglyphics, jewelry, and dazzling treasure-filled tombs. Readers will learn how these products were made through engaging, accessible text. In addition, this book explores the rich culture that produced these objects and will explain how Egypt's religion helped shape its art and politics.

Ancient Egyptian Culture

Ancient Egypt

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Explore Ancient Egypt with great hands-on resources.

Kit includes:
2 laminated teachers guides
1 Replica of the Rosetta Stone scaled to 1/3 of the original size
5 posters:

  • General Ancient Egypt
  • Egyptian Hieroglyphs
  • The Tutankhamun Treasures
  • Ancient Egyptian Ships
  • Artists Impression of Jackdaw 124
    Additional materials listed below...
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    Ancient Egypt

    Clothes and Crafts in Ancient Egypt

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    The ancient Egyptians were skilled in the crafts of painting, pottery, and carving. They knew how to weave cloth and how to work with precious stones to make beautiful jewelry. They built magnificent palaces and elaborate tombs for their rulers and decorated the walls of these structures with paintings of gods, goddesses, and scenes from everyday life. Come along on an archaeological journey and learn amazing facts about the ancient Egyptian culture. You can also create a snake game, fashion a clay pot, and prepare for a fabulous feast!

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    IG820L
    Clothes and Crafts in Ancient Egypt

    The Atlas of Ancient Egypt

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    Copies: 1

    The Atlas of Ancient Egypt is a stunningly illustrated survey of over 3,000 years of Egyptian history. This highly visual book includes detailed maps, architectural reconstructions, historical artifacts, and superb scenes from everyday life.

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    The Atlas of Ancient Egypt

    Women in Ancient Egypt

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    Women have played critical roles in business, politics, and the family throughout history. However, it is only recently that these roles have been studied and valued by society as a whole. This landmark series explores women's contributions to cultures both ancient and modern, broadening readers' perspectives and enhancing their appreciation of this essential other half of history.

    Women in Ancient Egypt

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