Ancient Civilizations to 300 BC An advanced introduction to ancient civilization that looks at a variety of ancient cultures. Discussed: Pre-history, Sumeria, Egypt, Assyria, and Persia.
Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations This site is a collection of links to resources on a large number of ancient civilizations. There is information on: Egypt, Kush, Greece, Rome, China, India, Mongolia, the Maya, the Aztecs, the Inca, and several others.
Ancient Medicine This site has links related to medicine in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Clicking on the “Revise” link will bring you to the information.
Silk Road Timeline A timeline of ancient cultures, which link to articles explaining important aspects of their histories.
Mesopotamia
The Fertile Crescent An introduction to culture in Ancient Mesopotamia, where civilization first developed in what we call the Fertile Crescent.
Mr. Giotto's Ancient Mesopotamia A good resource for Ancient Mesopotamia, with pages about the history and culture of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Neo-Babylonains.
Hammurabi's Code A look at the Babylonian king Hammurabi, who created the earliest form of law that has been discovered so far. His laws were called Hammurabi’s Code, and was based on the principle of “an eye for an eye.”
Social Studies for Kids: Sumeria A look at some of the cultural innovations in Ancient Sumeria. Some ideas were: saving water, the library, and the concept of business.
Introduction to Ancient Greece An introduction to the different periods in Ancient Greek history, with a variety of links to other associated topics.
BBC's Ancient Greece A cute website with a variety of topics on Ancient Greece, including their history, mythology, culture, and warfare. Also includes some activities and games, as well as quizzes.
Mr. Giotto's Ancient Greece A good source for learning about Ancient Greece, with pages focusing on different periods from the Minoan civilization to the Hellenistic Age.
Greek City-States A look at some of the most powerful and important city-states in Ancient Greece.
Growing up in Greece Home Life These two links are a look at what it was like for children growing up in Ancient Greece, and what daily life was like for a typical Ancient Greek.
Greek Philosophy and Socrates Greek philosophy was an inspiration for many modern ideas, this site discusses Socrates, one of the more important philosophers.
Rome
BBC's City of Rome Introducing Ancient Roman culture, including a brief overview of the government structure and the emperors.
Mr. Giotto's Ancient Rome An excellent source for Roman history, discussing the important events and historical figures from its foundation to decline.
Families and Children in Rome Roman families and children, and what it would have been like to grow up in Ancient Rome.
Augustus A look at the life of the Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
Artifacts from the British Museum The collections of the British Museum, highlighting their classical artifacts. You can search for items from specific time periods and places.
BBC's A History of the World in Artifacts A collection of Roman artifacts from a variety of sources, with information about where they were found and why they are historically interesting.
Patricians and Plebeians A basic look at the governing structure of Ancient Rome, and how it has influenced the modern government of the USA.
Timeline of Chinese History A timeline of Chinese civilization from the Hsia Dynasty until the modern day. Includes dates and capital cities. A short history of each major dynasty is included below the timeline.
History Timeline A basic timeline of the major periods in Chinese history, including the Chinese characters for each dynasty.
History of China An in-depth look at Chinese history, broken down into different periods. The Ancient Dynasties are included at the top as well as other important historical periods.
Zhou Dynasty A look at the Zhou Dynasty, discussing the major changes and events that happened within China during this period.
The Zhou Dynasty A look at the Zhou Dynasty, the longest ruling dynasty in the history of China. Includes history, government, religion, and technology.
NOVA: Vikings The NOVA site about the Vikings, with some informative links as well as several activities.
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga A discussion of Norse history in relation to their voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Topics included: archaeology, sagas, history, and their relationship with environment. Choose “Viking Voyage” from the page to access the information.
Maya
Maya Timeline A timeline of the Maya civilization, discussing the major events of the Pre-Classic, Classic, Post-Classic, and Colonial periods.
Maya Math Maya mathematics were done in a different way from our modern math, as they used base-20 rather than 10. This site has a brief explanation of how base-20 works, and has a converter to Mayan numbers.
Maya Writing and Calendar A look at the Mayan system of writing, their base-20 mathematics, and their two kinds of calendar.
Maya Calendar The Maya used two different calendars, a ritual calendar and a solar calendar. This site has a list of the different month and day names, and a converter from our calendar to theirs. You can find out what your birth date was in Mayan!
Inca
Inca Civilization An introduction to and discussion of the Inca Empire, including: history, geography, social roles, industries, and culture.
Inca Empire Timeline A timeline of the Inca civilization, with a look at the Pre-Inca Empire, the Inca Empire, and its decline.
Inca Government The government and organization of the Inca Empire, including some of their laws and tax systems.
Cuzco The city of Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire.
Aztec
Aztec Timeline A timeline of the Aztec Empire, from settlement to the Spanish conquest.
The Aztec Empire This site has a variety of links to images from the Aztec Empire, primarily taken out of their codices and other artifacts. Interesting for those who would like to view more Aztec art and artifacts.
Aztec Government and Law An examination of how the Aztec Empire was governed, discussing the political positions and their code of law.
Aztec Writing and Technology A discussion of the Aztec system of writing, their calendar, as well as some other inventions they created.
Japan
Japan Atlas: Historical Sites A clickable map of major historic monuments from ancient Japan, including detailed information about each location.
Encyclopedia of World Cultures: Japan An advanced article about the history of Japan, with a “History and Culture” section that will be of particular interest.
The Age of the Samurai An article about the Age of the Samurai, with some review questions included.
Samurai Sisters: Early Feudal Japan Some interesting sections from a larger essay about the role of women in Fedual Japan. Includes information about a variety of social classes.
Science Probe 6: Electricity Excellent links and resources for students doing the Electricity section of Grade 6 science. Activities as well as interactive resources. Electricity for Kids An introduction to the topic of electricity, with links to other related concepts. Renewable Energy An introduction to renewable energy, with a discussion of different types of renewable energy and why it’s important. Energy & Electricity A fun site that introduces the concept of energy, talking about the different types of energy, the history of electricity, some important inventors, and sources of power. There are some small quizzes and games. Electricity: Glossary A glossary of some of the important words about electricity. Kids' Corner: Electricity This fun website has information on how electricity reaches your home, its history, and a variety of tips on how we can save energy. There is also a quiz to see how energy smart you are, and some games about saving energy. Energy, Forces, and Motion An interesting site discussing the physics concepts of: Forces, Friction, Springs, Pressure, Acceleration, Speed, and Velocity. School Science Clips A collection of short activities about science topics that should be relevant to some Grade 6 topics. Earth's Crust
Science Probe 7: Earth's Crust Excellent links and resources for students doing the Earth’s Crust section of Grade 7 science. Activities as well as interactive resources.
BBC Geography: Tectonic Plates A more advanced look at the structure of the Earth, including what tectonic plates are and how they interact.
BBC Geography: Earthquakes Explaining the causes and effects of earthquakes, including how they are measured using the Richter scale.
Volcanoes Explaining the difference between magma and lava, and defining the major types of volcano.
BBC Geography: Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions Discussing where and why volcanoes form, including diagrams explaining the main parts of a volcano. Includes an explanation of what happens after a volcano erupts, and two examples of major eruptions in the past.
Science Probe 7: Chemistry Excellent links and resources for students doing the Chemistry section of Grade 7 science. Activities as well as interactive resources.
Chem4Kids: Matter An introduction to the concept of matter, including how matter can change states. Continue clicking "Next Stop on Site Tour" to reach more information about different states of matter.
Chem4Kids: the Atom An introduction to the concept of atoms, and how they can combine to make different elements.
Chem4Kids: Solutions Some good information about what a solution is, and how they are formed. Includes a link to a discussion about mixtures as well.
Chemical Mixtures Looking at the differences between solutions and mixtures, including definitions of the concepts of heterogeneous and homogeneous.
Separating Mixtures How mixtures can be separated using processes such as filtration, distillation, and centrifuging.
Science Probe 7: Ecosystems Excellent links and resources for students doing the Ecosystems section of Grade 7 science. Activities as well as interactive resources.
Species at Risk Registry This is the official Canadian list of wildlife species at risk. It includes species that are endangered, threatened, extinct, and of special concern.
BBC Biology: Photosynthesis The ideas behind photosynthesis, including a video and a rap song about how it works.
Kids do Biology: Biomes An introduction to biomes, with links to pages on a variety of land and water biomes that include descriptions of the plants, animals, and weather that can be found there.
BBC Geography: Biomes An interactive map of the world’s biomes, with a brief discussion of the characteristics of each type.
Windows to the Universe: Biomes A map of different biomes around the world, with links to pages about tundra, taiga, temperate and tropical forests, desert, grassland, and the ocean.
DesertUSA An introduction to the desert biome in North America.
Food Chains A very basic introduction to food chains, and what producers and consumers are.
Chain Reaction! Build a Food Chain A simple little game about the different steps in a food chain. Includes a discussion of what the differences are between a carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore.
Food Chains and Food Webs A look at how what looks like a simple food chain is part of a larger food web with many different plants and animals involved. The concepts of producer, consumer, and decomposers are defined.
Integers A lesson on adding and subtracting integers using number lines. Some exercises are included.
BBC Math: Circles A review of the concept of pi, and how it’s used to figure out circumference and area of circles.
Math Videos A list of videos about lots of different math concepts. Included are: numbers, arithmetic, fractions, percent, algebra, decimals, ratio, measurement, and geometry.
Linear Equations A discussion of linear equations, including some exercises and examples.