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200 color stickers depicting beautifully detailed sketches of historical events and people from 6000 BCE to Present Day. There are 50 stickers for each time period. Each sticker is approximately 1″ x 1.5″ size. From Pandia Press. Coordinates with History Odyssey Timeline (sold separately, Item # 4785) Learn More

The History Odyssey Timeline is a highly effective and attractive tool that assists students in organizing their study of world history events, people, discoveries, and much more. Students enter historical events they deem significant, creating greater retention and optimal opportunity to recognize relationships between events, connections, consequences, and the flow of history across the ages. The History Odyssey Timeline consists of four separate timelines, each approximately 11 inches tall by 5 feet long. Unique Features: Date indicators are consistently spaced for each of the four timelines for a true sense of the progression of history. Divided into seven category sections, allowing students best organization of data: Men and Women, Wars and Conflicts, Treaties and Agreements, etc. Specifically designed to coordinate with History Odyssey courses. Can be used with any history course. Unfold each timeline to display as an attractive wall hanging or add hole pinches and keep it handy in your own three-ring binder. Students enter dates of historical events and people across seven category sections. Eras and dynasties can be entered as colored blocks of time. Optional sticker pack available (Sold separately - Item #5665). 200 black and white stickers depicting beautifully detailed sketches of historical events and people from 6000 BCE to Present Day. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Level one History Odyssey courses are essentially parent/teacher guides that provide step by step lessons guiding you through the teaching of each time period in history. Level one guides are generally written for 1st through 4th grade students. (Modern Times, level one is recommended for grades 3 through 6. It is a more difficult course and bridges the gap between level one and level two courses.) Level one guides coordinate resources that are full of engaging activities and that tell history as an exciting story. They utilize many activities that provide a hands-on experience of history including craft projects, art projects, cooking, and coloring. Each guide includes several blackline maps that students complete throughout the course, integrating geography with the study of history. Age-appropriate reading books are gradually introduced and prepare the student for classic literature in level two programs. From Victorian England to the Gulf War, Modern Times level one is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Modern Times level one is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from 1850 to present. This guide includes: 21 modern history blackline maps; Hands-on activity instructions; Extensive library lists for each lesson; Suggested schedule for a 36 week school year. 22 detailed lessons covering: Reading, Writing, Map work, Activities .**This item also includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press Learn More

250 years of revolution, discovery, and trade brought to life. Available in two levels, students of all ages study events from Early Modern history. This was a time of nationalism and revolution: scientific, agricultural, industrial, French, and American. It was also a time of civil war and rebellion: English, Spanish, Scottish, Russian, and America. And it was a time of advancement and expansion: the Age of Reason, Galileo, Lewis and Clark, East India Trading Company, Mercantilism, and the Enlightenment. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in Early Modern history from all parts of the world. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Early Modern course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From Elizabethan England to the California Gold Rush, Early Modern level one is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Early Modern level one is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from 1600 to 1850. This guide includes: 18 Early Modern history blackline maps; Hands-on activity instructions; Extensive library lists for each lesson; Suggested schedule for a 36 week school year; 20 detailed lessons covering: Reading, Writing, Map work, Activities. Grades 1-5. **Includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Modern history brought to life: Making sense of the nonsensical. Available in two levels, students of all ages study events from Modern Times history. This was a time of imperialism, nationalism, manifest destiny, and technology. And it was a time of world war, the American Civil War, and attention to human rights. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in modern history from all parts of the world. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Modern Times course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From British Imperialism to the American Civil War to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, Modern Times level two is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with literature, world geography, and writing activities. Modern Times level two is a student guide that provides step by step lessons to learn world history from 1850 to the 21st Century. Students will also learn how to write an essay, how to write a research paper, literary analysis, critical thinking and analytical skills. *Modern Times Level two is a comprehensive course that is appropriate for both middle school and high school students with little modification. For high school students we recommend greater focus on the assigned research paper. This guide includes. 23 modern history blackline maps; Worksheets; Recommended resource list; Primary source writings; 99 detailed lessons covering: Literature, Writing, Map work, Timeline analysis, Research. **Includes a 1" binder. Grades 7-9. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Available in three levels, students of all ages study events from the Middle Ages including monasticism; the Vikings; knighthood; the Crusades; the Dark Ages, feudalism; early American, African, and Asian dynasties; and the Renaissance. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in the Middle Ages from all parts of the world such as Normans, Byzantines, Mongols, Aztecs, Hapsburgs, Tudors, and many others. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Middle Ages course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From fall of Rome to the Renaissance, Middle Ages level two is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with literature, world geography, and writing activities. Middle Ages level two is a student guide that provides step by step lessons to learn world history from AD 500 to 1600. Students will also learn advanced outlining and summarizing skills, how to write a biography, research skills, beginning literary analysis, critical thinking and analytical skills. This guide includes: 29 Middle Ages history blackline maps; Worksheets; Recommended resource list; Primary source writings; 113 detailed lessons covering: Literature, Writing, Map work, Timeline analysis, Research. Grades 5-8. **Includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Available in three levels, students of all ages study events from ancient civilizations including first farming, the Code of Hammurabi, the invention of writing, the Diaspora, Greek democracy, and the rise and fall of Rome. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of Ancient civilizations from all parts of the world such as the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Mayans, the Hittites, the Persians, the Mesopotamians, and many others. The starting point in history is also the starting point in History Odyssey. Ancients is the most basic of all the time periods. (With the exception of level three. Level three courses do not get increasingly more difficult). Like all History Odyssey courses, each Ancients course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From first civilizations to the Fall of Rome, Ancients level two is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with literature, world geography, and writing activities. Ancients level two is a student guide that provides step by step lessons to learn world history from 6000 BCE to AD 500. Students will also learn basic outlining and summarizing skills, research skills, critical thinking and analytical skills. This guide includes: 21 Ancient history blackline maps; Worksheets; Recommended resource list. 87 detailed lessons covering: Literature, Writing, Map work, Timeline analysis, Research. **Includes a 1" binder. Grades 5-8. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Available in two levels, students of all ages study events from Early Modern history. This was a time of nationalism and revolution: scientific, agricultural, industrial, French, and American. It was also a time of civil war and rebellion: English, Spanish, Scottish, Russian, and America. And it was a time of advancement and expansion: the Age of Reason, Galileo, Lewis and Clark, East India Trading Company, Mercantilism, and the Enlightenment. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in Early Modern history from all parts of the world. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Early Modern course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From Elizabethan England to the California Gold Rush, Early Modern level one is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Early Modern level one is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from 1600 to 1850. This guide includes: 18 Early Modern history blackline maps; Hands-on activity instructions; Extensive library lists for each lesson; Suggested schedule for a 36 week school year; 20 detailed lessons covering: Reading, Writing, Map work, Activities. *Grades 6-8. Note:* Early Modern Level two is a comprehensive course that is appropriate for both middle school and high school students with little modification. For high school students we recommend adding daily lesson summaries and one oral report of the studentʼs choice. **Includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press. Learn More

A History with 21 Activities

By R. Kent Rasmussen

An educational and interactive children’s guide to the Great War

In time for the 2014 centennial of the start of the Great War, this activity book provides an intriguing and comprehensive look at World War I, which involved all of the world’s superpowers during a time of great technological and societal change. Emphasizing connections among events as well as the war’s influence on later historical developments, it leads young readers to fully understand the most important aspects of the war, including how the war came about, how changing military technology caused the western front to bog down into a long stalemate, how the war fostered an era of rapid technological advances, and how the entry of the United States helped end the war. The book explores topics of particular interest to kids, such as turn-of-the-20th-century weaponry, air and naval warfare, and the important roles animals played in the war. Relevant crosscurricular activities expand on concepts introduced and illuminate the era of the early 1900s, including making a periscope, teaching a dog to carry messages, making a parachute, learning a popular World War I song, and more.

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Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities

By Carol Sabbeth

Vincent van Gogh’s admiration for and departure from Impressionism and his relationships with the other enthusiastic, like-minded artists who ultimately formed the Post-Impressionist movement are explained and explored in this collection of art activities for kids. Debunking the persistent stereotype of the mad pauper who cut off his ear, van Gogh is revealed as the serious boy who loved nature and reading and spoke four languages; the young man who took great satisfaction in the study of art, his successful career as a gallery salesman, and the “brotherhood of artists” he helped to create; and the increasingly troubled and ill man who cared deeply for family and friends and tried in vain to recover. Through a series of fun and creative projects, such as a Starry Night Peep Box, a Pointillist Sailboat, and a Japanese Fold-out Album, kids will be exposed to such art as van Gogh’s vibrant landscapes, Paul Signac’s Mediterranean Sea images in dazzling dots, and Paul Gauguin’s tropical landscapes in unnatural colors. Aspiring young artists and history buffs will learn whether or not these famous painters always got along, how they helped each other in the process, and what made Post-Impressionist art unlike anything ever painted.

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His Life and Ideas, 25 Activities

By Richard Panchyk, Foreword by Buzz Aldrin

Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future astronauts or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work. Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their own, with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and painting with light and shadow. Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his passion for music and art are discussed and exemplified by period engravings, maps, and prints. A time line, glossary, and listings of major science museums, planetariums, and web sites for further exploration complement this activity book.

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A History with 22 Activities

By Mary Kay Carson

In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a “dwarf planet” by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth’s surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.

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An Activity Guide to Life in the New World

By Laurie Wiin Carlson

Young adventurers can learn about the settling of America while enjoying activities like stitching a sampler, pitching horseshoes, making an almanac, churning butter, and more.

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A History with 21 Activities

By Janis Herbert

History explodes in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags, decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles, and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period in our nation’s history to life. Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled with the troops, and friendships between enemies. The resource section includes short biographies of important figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil War sites across the country, pertinent websites, glossary, and an index.

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Geography and Maps from Cave Paintings to GPS with 21 Activities

By Richard Panchyk

Maps have been a part of human culture since the days of scratching on cave walls, and this richly illustrated history chronicles the road from simple diagrams used to avoid danger to the complex, navigational charts used today. Displaying an array of historic atlases and a variety of cartography styles, this book allows young readers to test their map-reading skills while discovering the intricate beauty and the wealth of information held within. Geographical concepts are spotlighted through an assortment of guided activities—including finding the elevation of hills, plotting a course with a magnetic compass, creating three-dimensional land models using a contour map, and performing a plot survey. Drawing the conclusion that the study of geography and maps is crucial to understanding an ever-changing planet, this handbook discloses the ways in which technological advances in cartography can further discussions on climate change, warfare, environmental conservation, population growth, and other timely topics.

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His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities and Thought Experiments

By Jerome Pohlen

Best known for his general theory of relativity and the famous equation linking mass and energy, E = mc², Albert Einstein had a lasting impact on the world of science, the extent of which is illuminated—along with his fascinating life and unique personality—in this lively history. In addition to learning all about Einstein’s important contributions to science, from proving the existence and size of atoms and launching the field of quantum mechanics to creating models of the universe that led to the discovery of black holes and the big bang theory, young physicists will participate in activities and thought experiments to bring his theories and ideas to life. Such activities include using dominoes to model a nuclear chain reaction, replicating the expanding universe in a microwave oven, creating blue skies and red sunsets in a soda bottle, and calculating the speed of light using a melted chocolate bar. Suggestions for further study, a time line, and sidebars on the work of other physicists of the day make this an incredibly accessible resource for inquisitive children.

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Designed for middle-school history curriculum, independent study, or tutorial aid, the American History series provides challenging activities that enable students to explore history, geography, and social studies.

Perfect to supplement your social studies curriculum, activities in Industrialization through the Great Depression include critical thinking, writing, technology, and more!

This 128-page social studies resource book includes topics such as:

• early American factories
• Morse code
• Henry Ford
• the roaring ’20s
• the New Deal program

Vocabulary words, time lines, maps, and reading lists are also provided.

Meets NCSS standards and is correlated to state, national and Canadian provincial standards.

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

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Help students understand the integration of history and language arts with hands-on projects.

The 64-page Mark Twain Hands-on History Projects Resource Book for grades 5–8 allows students to use hands-on presentations and activities to understand the integration of history and language arts. Students will research historical and geographical topics and then produce written, graphic, or oral presentations to demonstrate their knowledge. Lessons highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, and each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more.

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

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Daily Warm-Ups: Art History focuses on the relationship between art and cultural history. Its 180 quick activities cover key artists, artistic styles, and time periods. Daily Warm-Ups Art History requires little or no preparation time; each activity is easy to reproduce from the page.

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The People and Technology That Changed the World, with 21 Activities

By Cheryl Mullenbach

This blend of authoritative historic overview and human interest stories recounts one of the most important eras in American history This educational activity book introduces young readers to the Industrial Revolution through the people, places, and inventions of the time, from the incredibly wealthy Rockefellers and Carnegies and the dingy and dangerous factories of the day to the creation of new forms of transportation and communication. By recounting this fascinating period in American history through the eyes of everyday workers, kids, sports figures, and social activists whose names never appeared in history books—including Hannah Montague, who revolutionized the clothing industry with her highly popular detachable collars and cuffs and Clementine Lamadrid, who either helped save starving New Yorkers or scammed the public into contributing to her one-cent coffee stands—this book helps tell the human stories of the Industrial Revolution. Twenty-one engaging and fun crosscurricular activities bring the times and technologies to life and allow for readers to make an assembly line sandwich, analyze the interchangeable parts of a common household fixture, weave a placemat, tell a story through photographs, and much more. Additional resources featured include books to read, places to visit, and websites to explore.

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The Making of a Capital City, with 21 Activities

By Richard Panchyk

A fascinating journey through the history of America's capital

Chronicling the rich and fascinating history of Washington, DC, this useful resource for teachers and parents, reveals to young readers the city's remarkable past through 21 hands-on activities. Children will gather items for a building cornerstone's time capsule, design a memorial for a favorite president, take a walking tour of the National Mall, and much more. The book also includes a time line and list of books, websites, and places to visit.

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A History of a Home, Office, and National Symbol, with 21 Activities

By Katherine House

An intriguing, in-depth look at the most famous home in the United States, this kid-friendly activity book educates young readers on the White House. Blending facts from numerous primary sources with engaging anecdotes—from learning that George Washington never actually slept in the White House and Abraham Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom to how Gerald Ford's daughter Susan held her high school prom in the White House—this book provides the complete story of the presidents' home. Details on the many changes, updates, renovations, and redecorations that have occurred over the years are featured as well as a look at the daily lives of the White House's inhabitants, including past presidents and their families along with the enormous staff that makes the White House run smoothly. This rich history is packed with an assortment of cross-curricular activities that allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents—they can play key passages of "Hail to the Chief," practice signing a bill into law, make a White House punch, and re-create an aerobic game designed for President Hoover—making it a perfect book for any young mind with an interest in the White House or American history.

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Over 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 Activities

By Ronald A. Reis, Foreword by Henry A. Waxman, Afterword by Kristi Noem

An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money, making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Useful as mental warm-ups at the start of a class, time fillers at class's end, or transitions in the middle, 180 quick questions (arranged chronologically from the first hominids to the 9/11 terrorist attacks) test knowledge, challenge research skills, or demand critical thinking.

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