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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Fourth Grade
History
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.
Fourth Grade
History
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Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
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Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
History
Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!
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Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
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Build an Edible Ancient Temple!
Make your own architectural masterpiece with supplies from the pantry. Your temple may not be as impressive as the real thing, but it'll be twice as delicious!
History
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Newspaper Editing
Newspaper Editing
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Newspaper Editing
Writing
Show your teens the connection between making history and writing it by having them write, illustrate, and edit a newspaper from the past.
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Newspaper Editing
Newspaper Editing
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Newspaper Editing
Show your teens the connection between making history and writing it by having them write, illustrate, and edit a newspaper from the past.
Writing
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Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
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Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
History
Bring history to life by helping your child create her own cartouche like the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.
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Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
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Draw Your Own Cartouche: Personalized Hieroglyphics
Bring history to life by helping your child create her own cartouche like the Egyptians did thousands of years ago.
History
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Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
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Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
Fifth Grade
History
Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.
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Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
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Renaissance Art Project: Create a Silverpoint Drawing
Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.
Fifth Grade
History
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Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
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Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
History
Help your teen delve into the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; he'll come up with catchy slogans to advertise them in a pretend travel brochure.
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Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
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Make a Seven Wonders of the World Brochure
Help your teen delve into the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; he'll come up with catchy slogans to advertise them in a pretend travel brochure.
History
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Tibetan Prayer Flags
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Community and Culture
Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag inscribed with a special message for the world.
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Tibetan Prayer Flags
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag inscribed with a special message for the world.
Community and Culture
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Self-Portrait Project
Self-Portrait Project
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Self-Portrait Project
History
Your child can create a portrait of himself or his loved ones in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!
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Self-Portrait Project
Self-Portrait Project
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Self-Portrait Project
Your child can create a portrait of himself or his loved ones in the style of Modigliani with the help of oil pastels!
History
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Write Mythological Mad Libs
Write Mythological Mad Libs
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Write Mythological Mad Libs
Fifth Grade
Writing
Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.
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Write Mythological Mad Libs
Write Mythological Mad Libs
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Write Mythological Mad Libs
Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.
Fifth Grade
Writing
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Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
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Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
History
Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!
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Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
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Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!
Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!
History
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Make Your Own Treasure Map
Make Your Own Treasure Map
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Make Your Own Treasure Map
History
Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!
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Make Your Own Treasure Map
Make Your Own Treasure Map
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Make Your Own Treasure Map
Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!
History
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Make a Hoplite Shield
Make a Hoplite Shield
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Make a Hoplite Shield
History
Spark your child's interest in ancient history by making a round shield like the ones carried by hoplites, Ancient Greek citizen-soldiers.
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Make a Hoplite Shield
Make a Hoplite Shield
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Make a Hoplite Shield
Spark your child's interest in ancient history by making a round shield like the ones carried by hoplites, Ancient Greek citizen-soldiers.
History
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About World History Activities

On Education.com, world history activities help students explore past civilizations, historical events, and cultural developments through interactive lessons, printable worksheets, and engaging classroom projects. This site provides materials that support understanding chronological progression, social change, and the influence of historical figures while making learning accessible and enjoyable.

Browse a variety of resources on Education.com including timeline projects, city and country videos, and hands-on activities that allow students to analyze events from multiple perspectives, such as SPICE (Social, Political, Interactions, Cultural, Economic). Each activity aims to foster critical thinking, contextual understanding, and connection to present-day society with lessons designed for a range of ages from early learners to high school history students.

These materials simplify complex ideas for classroom or home use, enabling teachers and parents to plan instructional units, support remote learning, or engage students with themed activities. Access to diverse world history projects promotes active learning, encourages dialogue, and deepens understanding of how the past shapes the present.