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Ancient Greek Black-Figure Pottery
In Ancient Greek black-figure pottery, the figures were painted with liquid clay that turned black when heated, leaving the background the color of the clay. In this activity, students can replicate that art style by painting a terracotta pinch pot.
The Wife Who Led an Army
The Woman Who Defied an Empire
Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China. It takes place on the first new moon between January 21st and February 20th. In 2024, Lunar New Year falls on February 24.
How to Make a Paper Plate Sundial
5 Ways To Celebrate Saturnalia
Ancient Egyptian Symbols
The Han Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty
Ancient Chinese Dynasties
Mount Vesuvius Activity
Download a free article-writing resource for grades 3-6 about Pompeii and the volcanic eruption of 79 CE. The PDF includes witness interview notes (based on the accounts from the time) and templates for laying out the article on a newspaper page.
Coin Making Activity
Sometimes an idea is so good, it never goes out of style. We still see portraits on coins today, but this idea goes waaaaay back, all the way to ancient times.
The Ancient Greeks put the faces of people as well as gods and goddesses on their coins.
Five Classroom Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
Like many holidays, the origins of St. Patrick’s Day go back many centuries, which makes this a great opportunity to link festive activities with lessons about history.
Here are five engaging activities for St. Patrick’s Day that reflect the origins of the holiday.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Have your students read this article from…