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Curated OER

Seven Wonders of the World

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World lesson plans offer students a chance to learn about history and use their creativity as well.
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Curated OER

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Seven Wonders of the Ancient World worksheets, students use the map of the Ancient World to unscramble the Ancient Wonders terms. Students then match the wonder to the descriptive paragraph.
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Curated OER

Seven Wonders of the World: The Great Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the Great Pyramids. In this instructional activity on Egyptian culture, students use primary sources to examine Egyptians. Students will design and draft blue prints of their own pyramid.
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Curated OER

The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students read and research about Alexandria's Great Lighthouse. For this Greek architecture lesson, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Students research lighthouses online and write a report.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Time Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A time line showing when the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were built.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: List of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students explore the seven wonders of the ancient world. The resource consists of links for children, lesson plans, activities, and additional resources.
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Other

The Seven Wonders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource surveys the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World according to the ancient Greeks. Click the desired Wonder to read about it and view illustrations.
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African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club: The Pyramids of Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Considered to be the "largest single building ever constructed by man," The Great Pyramid of Khufu is regarded as the greatest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This article gives a detailed description of this pyramid,...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Wonders of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides adaptations, discussion questions, an evaluation rubric, extensions, and much more for learning about ancient Wonders of the World.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Seven Wonders of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Lighthouse of Alexandria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood for over 1600 years and is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Read this article to learn about its history and significance.
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Other

The Museum of Unnatural Mystery: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was part of the great Temple of Zeus situated at the site of the ancient Olympic games. Similar in design to the Temple of Artemis and the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus...
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Seven Wonders: Get Clued In

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives clues for students to figure out the Wonders. Choose the Wonder after the clues are given. Which of the Seven Wonders is the only one still standing today?
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Olympia

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.
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Other

The Cleveleys Website: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an in-depth understanding of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. This article authenticates the research by quoting a Greek geographer Strabo, and a Greek historian, Diodorus Siculus.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Hanging Gardens of Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the controversy around the actual location of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, or if they even existed at all.
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University of Michigan

Um Vrl: The Great Pyramid of Khufu

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a "modeling of the Great Pyramid of Khufu". The method used is "Virtual Reality Modeling Language" or "VRML". Every angle on the exterior and interior is displayed in great detail and with diagrams.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Ephesus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, a well preserved ancient city on the coast of Asia Minor, which was the home of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven World Wonders.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Egypt the Pyramids

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the pyramids of ancient Egypt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Museum of Unnatural History: Hanging Gardens of Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article on the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon can be found here. Why they were built, how the garden received water, and the exact measurements of the garden are among the topics discussed in the article.