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LESSON PLANNING

Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press
Students use library or online sources to create time lines of the life of Johannes Gutenberg and tell the impact his invention, the printing press, had on the development of newspapers.

The Middle Ages: Twelve Activities Take Students Back in Time!
Learn how a unit on the Middle Ages inspired great writing among fourth and fifth graders in Chandler, Arizona.

Explore the Explorers Online!
Columbus and the other early explorers provide your students with the opportunity to explore new worlds -- as well as worlds of knowledge and discovery!

Ahoy, Mates! Here Lie a Dozen Pirate Treasures!
Aye, ye landlubbers! Take to the high seas for some fun and adventure with the theme of piracy!

Bring Women's History to Life in the Classroom!
Educate and inspire tomorrow's men and women with activities relating to important women of the past and present! Activities related to 4000 years of Women in Science

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Education World Site Reviews : History
Look through our review archives for more information on Ancient & Classical History curriculum ideas available online.

TEACHING THEMES

Education World's Millenium Series Presents : The Great Explorers!
In the stories listed here you'll find resources and activities for exploring the great explorers -- from Leif Eriksson to Neil Armstrong!

Education World's Millenium Series Presents : The Middle Ages!
We introduce our Millennium Series with special lessons and links to great resources for teaching about the Middle Ages.

Across the Sea: Europeans Explore the New World
Check out these Internet sites and help your students explore the earliest explorers.

Beyond Columbus: Teaching the Lessons of 1492
This year, observe Columbus Day by helping your students explore Web sites that put the controversial explorer's achievements into historical perspective.

EARLY WORLD HISTORY STANDARDS

National Standards U.S. History K_4
U.S. History 5-12
World History 5-12
 
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