updated 1 September, 2007

Geography-Eastern Hemisphere

• Use maps
• Study weather, climate, continents, oceans, populations
  • Atlases
  • Weather

History

• Study early civilizations including:
  • Mesopotamia
  • Egypt
  • Greece
  • Rome
• Learn the impact of religion on historical events
• Explore modern world history
• Know current events and what it takes to be a socially responsible citizen

  History Related Web Sites

  • History Link 101 - World History - It is divided into six categories for each culture or time period in World History.  The categories are art, biographies, daily life, maps, pictures and research. Each site is rated on Visual  1-5 based on clarity and amount of images and Content 1-5 based on amount and depth of material.  Currently the cultures of Rome, Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia are completed with the aim to cover the entire scope of World History,
  • Ancient Egyptian Art
  • History of Ancient Egypt
  • http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/
  • Seven Wonders of the World
  • Virtual Tour of the Acropolis
  • CIA World Fact Book
    Lists countries in alphabetical order with information on geography, statistics, government, map,etc.
  • The Mythos: Zeus Speaks!
    An online course for grades 2-8 covering ancient Greece. Teachers can register or can use the results of what other teachers and classes have posted on Gods and Goddesses, history, and drama.
  • Encyclopedia Mythica
    This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends, and more. It contains over 7,500 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, and legendary creatures and mousers from all over the world. Includes chart showing Greek deities and their Roman counterparts.
  • The Real Story of the Ancient Olympics
    All about the ancient Olympics. "We may not realize it, but in today's games we recreate --with surprising accuracy -- the climate and circumstances surrounding the ancient Olympic Games."
  • Have you got what it takes to be a pyramid builder?