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8th grade ancient history movie guide videos
Mankind: The Story of All of Us Bundle
Mankind: The Story of All of Us complete series video guides. Includes a guide for every part of the History Channel's documentary Mankind: The Story of All of Us. The guides were designed for middle school students. Each guide has between 10-12 questions. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Episode guides include:1. Inventors2. Iron Men3. Empires4. Warriors5. Plag
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6th - 8th
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Engineering an Empire: Rome - Video Guide with Teacher Key in MS Word format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Rome: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into separate sections for the 8 major segments of the video, each covering a major Roman leader and their contributions to Ancient Rome. Each segment of the video last approximately 10 to 12 minutes and each section of the video guide includes narrative questions with a fill in
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Early Americas Bundle - The Aztecs and Mayas
This two video guide bundle includes two of the most exciting and interesting episodes of the History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire video series (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVD and can be purchased from the History Channel or Amazon.com). The narrative question format is designed to engage the students throughout the videos, and focuses on historical, social and cultural aspects of the splendid Maya and Aztec empires. They allow for followup discussion. Includ
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6th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Greece: Video Guide in MS Word format with Teacher Key
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Greece: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major historical, cultural, and historic events of this amazing civilization that became the "Cradle of Western Civilization". There are a total of 20 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span the 45 minute video. The narr
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire: China Video Guide with Teacher Key in MS Word Format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular China: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major social, cultural, and political events of Ancient and Classical China, and focuses on dynastic change that has kept China intact for over 4000 years. There are a total of 28 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span t
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire: Entire 14 Episode Bundle - Video Guides with Teacher Keys
This bundle includes video guides and teacher keys for all 14 episodes for the hugely popular History Channel's "Engineering an Empire" video series: (individual episodes available on YouTube or on DVD at History Channel or Amazon.com The guides in this bundle cover the following episodes:EgyptChinaPersiansCarthageGreeceAge of AlexanderRomeRussiaByzantine EmpireBritainFranceAztecsMayasda Vinci's WorldThe guides are divided into multiple sections which covers the major periods, events, and lead
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead-History Channel-Vocab, Quiz, and More
This ancient Egypt video documentary is a fascinating and cleverly crafted dramatization that follows an ancient scroll from its creation almost 4,000 year ago to its rediscovery in 1887 by a questionable fellow who was both respected and viewed by many as a thief. This remarkable video will keep your students on the edge of their seats, anxious to learn more about the fate of the scroll. The costumes, acting, lighting, backdrops, props, and scenery are very well done and because it is a true s
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5th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Carthage: Video Guide in MS Word format with Teacher Key
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire: Carthage documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel, or Amazon.com). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the birth, growth and major developments of this remarkable North African trading empire.Much of it focuses on the Punic Wars, in which Carthage and Rome fought for Mediterranean dominance. There is a strong focus on the legenda
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Engineering an Empire: 11 Episode Super Bundle
Engineering an Empire The Age of Alexander: Video Guide & Key in MS Word format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular and exciting Engineering an Empire: Greece - The Age of Alexander documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the rise of one of the world's greatest conquerors, Alexander the Great. It also traces his spread of Greek culture throughout his massive empire, and the development of Hellenism that resulted. There are a tot
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Persia: Video Guide in MS Word format with Teacher Key
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Persia: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel, or Amazon.com). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major periods and leaders of this remarkable empire, including Cyrus the Great, Darius, and Xerxes, and includes its demise at the hands of Alexander the Great. There are a total of 28 narrative questions with fill in the bla
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Engineering an Empire: Three Episode Ancient Civilizations Bundle
History of the World in Two Hours
This video guide for the History Channel's documentary "History of the World in Two Hours" was designed for middle school students. There are 20 questions total - about one question every four to five minutes. The first half of the video relates more to science - roughly halfway through the video it begins to focus more on social studies. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!
Ancient Egypt - Video Guide for Time Life’s, “Lost Civilizations: Egypt: Quest for Immortality” documentary. Narrated by Sam Waterston, this 50 minute documentary covers the discovery of King Tut, the Rosetta Stone, Ramses the Great, the preparations for mummification and burial, the pyramids and the ultimate goal of an Egyptian afterlife.Also included is a weblink to the video so you can play the video online. Video questions are very short and very easy to answer, so your students can concentr
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Egypt: David Macaulay Pyramid Documentary Quiz
David Macaulay is a renowned author and illustrator (The Way Things Work) who over the years has produced a series of very engaging educational films on the history of pyramids, castles, cathedrals, and other places. Many are available to purchase through PBS and most of them are easy to find on YouTube. I have found the animated and historical documentary he created on the Egyptian pyramids to be a wonderful addition to the study of the Ancient Egypt in Grades 4-8. I have yet to find a better o
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4th - 8th
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Mankind Story of All of Us (Episode 1): Inventors
Video overview: On a unique planet, a unique species takes its first steps: Mankind begins. But it's a world full of danger. Threatened by extinction, we innovate to survive–discovering fire and farming; building cities and pyramids; inventing trade–and mastering the art of war. From humble beginnings, we become the dominant creature on the planet. Now the future belongs to us. Historical events covered in this video:Neolithic RevolutionConstruction of the Great Pyramid of GizaBattle of Megiddo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Mankind The Story of All of Us: Complete Guides for Episodes 1-12
Ancient Mesopotamia Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!
Mesopotamia - Movie Questions for Time Life’s, “Lost Civilizations: Mesopotamia: Return to Eden” documentary. Narrated by Sam Waterston, this 50 minute documentary covers the Dead Sea Scrolls, link between biblical stories and archeological findings, Assyria, Babylon, Epic of Gilgamesh, Sumer, and Hammurabi’s code.Also included is a weblink to the video so you can play the video online. Video questions are very short and very easy to answer, so your students can concentrate on the video. An answ
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Engineering an Empire Russia: Video Guide in MS Word format with Teacher Key
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Russia: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections and covers Russia from its humble beginnings to its assent as one of the world's largest empires. There are a total of 19 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span the 45 minute video. The narrative question format is designed to engage t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Engineering an Empire: 11 Episode Super Bundle
Mankind: The Story of All of Us Part 5 Video Guide - Plague
A video guide to part five of the History Channel's documentary Mankind: The Story of All of Us. It was originally designed for middle school students but could work for older students as well. The guide has twelve questions total - about one question every three to four minutes. I recommend teachers view the video before showing it to a class. This episode does contain some violence. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do n
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Mankind: The Story of All of Us Bundle
Mankind: The Story of All of Us Part 7 Video Guide - New World
A video guide to part seven of the History Channel's documentary Mankind: The Story of All of Us. It was originally designed for middle school students but could work for older students as well. The guide has twelve questions total - about one question every three to four minutes. I recommend viewing this episode before showing it to a class. There are some violent parts. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to wr
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Mankind: The Story of All of Us Bundle
Mankind: The Story of All of Us Episode 1 (Inventors) Viewing Guide
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20 question viewing guide for episode 1 (Inventors) of the History Channel documentary series "Mankind: The Story of All of Us."
Answer key with time locations.
Quick and easy grading table.
Viewing guide is designed to be answered as the students watch the documentary.
Video synopsis from the History Channel website:
On a unique planet, a unique species takes its first steps: Mankind begins. But it's a world full of danger. Threatened by extinction, we innovate to surv
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Guns, Germs, & Steel Unit (6-10 lessons)
It is my favorite unit to teach. This unit takes teachers and students through modern economic conditions through a presentation that uses Jared Diamond's theory explaining the haves and have nots in the world. All of the multimedia resources are available via the web and are hyperlinked in the relevant assignments. This is a very thorough unit that really implements the philosophy of Big History, investigating the big picture questions of why the world has developed into its current state.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mankind: The Story of All of Us Part 3 Video Guide - Empires
A video guide to part three of the History Channel's documentary Mankind: The Story of All of Us. It was originally designed for middle school students but could work for older students as well. The guide has twelve questions total - about one question every three to four minutes. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Episode description from the History Channel: Hug
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Mankind: The Story of All of Us Bundle
Mankind: The Story of All of Us Part 2 Video Guide - Iron Men
A video guide to part two of the History Channel's documentary Mankind: The Story of All of Us. It was originally designed for middle school students but could work for older students as well. The guide has twelve questions total - about one question every three to four minutes. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Episode description from the History Channel: Rogue
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Mankind: The Story of All of Us Bundle
Engineering an Empire: Three Episode Ancient Civilizations Bundle
This bundle includes video guides for three exciting episodes of The History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire videos including China, Egypt, and Persia. These episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel, or Amazon.com). The guides are divided into multiple sections which covers the major periods and leaders of these remarkable empires. The Egypt episode is 90 minutes and the other two are 45 minutes. The narrative questions with fill in the blank a
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7th - 12th
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Battles BC: Hannibal the Annihilator Video Guide
This video guide covers Hannibal: The Annihilator, in the first episode of The History Channel’s popular Battles BC video series. The video examines Hannibal of Carthage and his exploits during the Second Punic War against Rome. The guide consists of 12 short answer questions and covers the major aspect of the 45 minute video, A teacher key is included.This fascinating video is interesting and engaging and works well for students from middle through high school. The video may be purchased on
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6th - 12th
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Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
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What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
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The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
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