Students will learn about the three different types of historians. They will then engage in an exciting, yet simple game of evaluating which type of historian would use different pictures.

When teaching about ancient Rome and Julius Caesar, this activity gives students the opportunity to evaluate his role as dictator of Rome. Guided questions challenge students to respond to information by applying new concepts and evaluating his role in creating the Roman Empire. Holding a Socratic

When teaching about ancient China and the Qin Dynasty, this activity gives students the opportunity to evaluate Shi Huangdi's role as emperor of China. Guided questions challenge students to respond to information by applying new concepts and evaluating his role in uniting China and the legacy he le

Conduct Socratic Seminars in your middle school ancient civilization classroom! This bundle includes: -A powerpoint with both teacher guidance and class presentation slides on how to easily run an effective Socratic Seminar. Assessment rubric is included! -5 Lesson Plans 1. Hammurabi's Code- H

Whether teaching about ancient Mesopotamia or U.S. civics, this activity gives students the opportunity to evaluate the history of written law. Guided questions challenge students to respond to information by applying new concepts and evaluating Hammurabi's Code of Law. Holding a Socratic Seminar d

This is a great resource in which students can compare and contrast the three philosophies that ancient Chinese thinkers hoped would bring the chaos of the Warring States Period to an end.This product includes a packet with a graphic organizer separating what each philosophy thinks about human behav