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Ancient Cultures


We have selected these online resources to support you when you need information relating to the popular curriculum topic, Ancient Cultures. SCIS 1525085

High interest topc: Ancient cultures

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BBC Schools - Ancient Greece

Cartoons and comics add to the fun of learning about aspects of life in Ancient Greece.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece/main_menu.shtml


BBC Schools – Ancient Rome

Explores life in the Roman Empire. Topics include the Roman army, families, leisure and technology.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/


BBC History - The Vikings

Comprehensive information and numerous links to Viking related material.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/index.shtml


The British Museum Ancient Egypt

Covers all aspects of ancient Egyptian life through the use of objects from the British Museum’s collection. Each object is linked to simple text, an idea to explore, a challenge, and a story.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html


Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures (EAWC) is an on-line course supplement for students and teachers of the ancient and medieval worlds. It features essays and primary texts. Cultures represented include: The Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam and Medieval Europe.

Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
eawc.evansville.edu/


Odyssey Online

As well as ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, this site covers ancient cultures of the Near East, Africa and the Americas.

Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/


BBC History - Ancient Egypt

Explores life in the Roman Egypt. Topics include pyramids, mummification, Pharaohs, and hieroglyphics.

Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/index.shtml


Discovering Ancient Egypt

Comprehensive and interactive site covering life in Ancient Egypt, including pyramids, temple reconstructions, pharaohs and hieroglyphics.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/


EPIC

Ancient Cultures

Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition
Provides a variety of media rich articles and information on different ancients cultures. Users can also search under specific headings like Ancient Greece. School log-on and password required.

Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary (Choice of three levels of this encyclopedia is offered)
school.ebonline.co.nz/search?ct=&query=Ancient+Cultures+&x=0&y=0


Ancient Cultures

World History in Context
Provides detailed substantial articles on many aspects of ancient cultures around the world. School log-on and password required.

Suggested level: secondary
http://www.tki.org.nz/epic2