http://netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/1638817662032537416/Social+Studies+World+History?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks in folder World History on Netvouz http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/greece.htm This teacher-site developed by Snaith Primary School has an absolutely facinating exploration of diverse prespectives. It presents the life of the Spartans and the Life of the Athenians from the eyes of characters representing both men, women and children from each civilization. Social Studies > World History jgordon Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:08:47 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_mummy_maker.shtml Enter the embalmer's workshop, where you are to prepare the body of Ramose, officer to the king, for burial. The chief embalmer, Kha, is watching your work closely.Great fun. Kids will love it. Social Studies > World History jgordon Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:40:16 GMT http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html HyperHistoryHyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of synchronoptic lifelines, timelines, and maps. A display from the simple to the more complex. The graphics in the Center Panel provide a first quick overview of general information linked to short texts in the right Text Panel.More comprehensive information is provided at the bottom of the text files with www links. Social Studies > World History jgordon Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:13:38 GMT http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cavepaintings/cavepaintings.html To augment the study of ancient civilizations, this site presents examples of cave art in a simple, organized manner with limited, but adequate text to read. Recommended by Lori Hintzsche Social Studies > World History jgordon Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:13:04 GMT http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/aztecs.htm This site was developed by Snaith Primary School. It provides information and activities related to the Aztecs and is available in Spanish and English See other historical links Social Studies > World History jgordon Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:59:58 GMT http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/menu.html The British Museum Interactive site recommended by Monica Dobre Social Studies > World History jgordon Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:35:37 GMT http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/index.html Unraveling Ancient MysteriesFor a scientific study of volcanoes or a study of Pompeii in Ancient Rome, this site is excellent. It is exceptionally well organized, with numerous hyperlinks that allow students to delve for more specific information. Many illustrations are animated, supporting an understanding of the text and also creating a high level of interest. The text is straight forward and uncomplicated. Recommeneded by Lori Hintzsche Social Studies > World History jgordon Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:18:24 GMT http://teachmiddleeast.lib.uchicago.edu/ Scholars from the University of Chicago developed this teacher resource to provide an overview of Middle Eastern cultures and their contributions to the world. Social Studies > World History jgordon Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:21:56 GMT http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/ Christian Science Monitor reporter Jim Regan says the new, improved Theban Mapping Project Web site offers up a stunningly detailed exploration of every known tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Even with a high-speed connection, he warns, materials may at times download slowly, but the extraordinary images and animated 3-D "walk-throughs" are well worth the wait. Social Studies > World History jgordon Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:57:57 GMT http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/greece.htm Social Studies > World History jgordon Fri, 22 Nov 2002 19:04:04 GMT