Here you will find a selection of lessons that help with getting the most out of TimeMaps.
1. IntroductionThe idea of this activity is to give students an overview of Period 1.It is not designed to give them an in-depth introduction to any particular civilization or empire, but it does aim to allow students to place them in their broader historical...
This unit introduces the earliest civilizations to students. The aim is to get students acquainted with this key period of world history by researching it themselves, using the Timemap of World History. Please note that it will take at least three, probably four...
1. Introduction The idea of this activity is to give students a broad overview of some of the key themes which run through ancient history (and indeed, world history as a whole). Students learn that different civilizations and empires face similar challenges, and...
Modern technology and science may have arisen in the West over the past four hundred years or so, but this development was based on inventions and insights from right around the Old World (or Eastern Hemisphere). Here's a lesson plan idea you may like to adapt:...
Students certainly need to understand the historical background of the French Revolution before they can move on to learning about the Revolution itself. The TimeMap of World History is ideal for providing such background.IntroductionA glance at the map of Europe in...
Because of its unique structure, the TimeMap of World History allows users to very easily compare different civilizations and countries at different times and in different places. It helps users see the broad context in which historical episodes take place, so that...
The purpose of this lesson idea is to enhance knowledge of European history, and to give students an insight into how large, continent-wide developments affect (and are affected by) different countries. Activity Students go to the TimeMap of World history, and look at...
The following teaching idea assumes that you have been following a course focussing on the "Western Tradition", and have reached the 19th century. You have covered the ancient, medieval and early modern periods, and have just looked at the American Revolution, the...
The focus of a theme-based course such as Medicine Through Time is (by definition) on the theme itself, so it needs to look at the world history backgrounds as efficiently as possible. This exercise is designed to do that.This simple matching exercise aims to give...
1. Interview with an Emperor What motivated the First Emperor of China? Why was he so successful? Why did he rule the way he did? 2. Theme Park on Ancient China Design an Attraction on the theme of Ancient China: what will it look like? What will it contain? Why will...
The following activities are designed to give students a clear and strong overview of Ancient Chinese history. The different activities require different amounts of time - please select those which will be of most value to your own students and situation. 1. Interview...
1. Designing the Attraction I Working in pairs, design a visitor attraction based on the theme of Ancient China. The attraction should be made up of at least five pavilions, each devoted to a particular topic - the different periods into which China's ancient history...
You are the First Emperor of China, and you are being interviewed by a reporter towards the end of your career. These are the questions you are asked; write down your response. I Q: Why did you want to unite the whole of China under your rule? Yes, you'd get a lot of...
I1. STARTER IPrior to undertaking this exercise, the students should have first been introduced to the broad outlines of the history of Ancient China. An effective way of doing this is either using the free maps on ancient China in the website, starting here, or,...
I1. IntroductionIThe First Emperor of China is one of the most significant figures in world history, and the unification of China under his rule was one of the pivotal episodes in Chinese history. What motivated him? Why was he successful? Why did he rule the way he...
This lesson idea was inspired by a presentation given by Jeffrey Mann, of Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, Arizona, at the NCSS Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, in November 2010.IIntroductionIRationale: By the end of this unit, students will have a deeper...
