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Another awesome map from Ancient Egypt that ties in really well with SOL standards for a second grade unit on Egypt! 2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language; SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt. 

Could be an AWESOME extension and activity for a GoogleTrek for students finishing or starting a second grade unit on Egypt! Relates to the following SOLs: 2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language; SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt. 

Awesome connection for student studying Ancient Greece using Google Maps and Google Earth - definitely tied into SOL WHI.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greece in terms of its impact on Western civilization by : a) assessing the influence of geography on Greek economic, social, and political development, including the impact of Greek commerce and colonies; b) describing Greek mythology and religion; c) identifying the social structure and role of slavery, explaining the significance of citizenship and the development of democracy, and comparing the city-states of Athens and Sparta; d) evaluating the significance of the Persian and Peloponnesian wars; e) characterizing life in Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles; f) citing contributions in drama, poetry, history, sculpture, architecture, science, mathematics,  and philosophy, with emphasis on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle;  g) explaining the conquest of Greece by Macedonia and the formation and spread of Hellenistic culture by Alexander the Great.

Even though this webquest says 3-5, it could definitely be used at Grade 2 as a part of a unit on China! Related to SOL 2.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating the United States, China, and Egypt on world maps; b) understanding the relationship between the environment and the culture of ancient China and Egypt.

Informative site on Ancient Greece that pertains to third grade SOLs.

For second grade on Ancient China. Students use links to learn about cultural aspects and then develop a time capsule, making items based on the link's articles. Cool art-related/hands-on idea. Process section a bit hard to figure out at first, links are in small font.

Great site for the third grade Greece SOLs.

Wonderful sample lesson plan for students researching the Indus River Valley Civilization. Related to SOL WHI.3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient river valley civilizations, including those of  Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Nubians, by a) locating these civilizations in time and place; b) describing the development of social, political, and economic patterns, including slavery; c) explaining the development of religious traditions; d) describing the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Judaism; e) explaining the development of language and writing.

A research-based project lesson plan that culminates in a digital story-telling assessment on the Indus River Valley