looking for any and all Ancient History activities

[scrapbabe]

Hey, I loved the responses to the call for American History ideas - so can you shoot some out for Ancient History too!

Smiles,
Shalynn

[Chris in VA]

Here is a link to some nice lapbooks to get you started.

Wonderful SOTW lapbooks (http://www.thehomeschoollibrary.com/sugarplum/lapbook1.html)

[claire up north]

We just finished making paper mache cat mummies. Very fun!

[Jean in Newcastle]

Ancients Activities:

1st Grade:

• dinosaur “dig”
• make paper
• Prehistoric cave art website
• Egyptian paper beads
• Chinese calligraphy
• Japanese origami
• Make cup with modeling clay - paint red and black in Greek patterns
• “Roman” mosaic stepping stone
• African “Adinkra” sponge stamping on fabric
• play mancala
• cardboard loom weaving