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Start off your Greek mythology unit by having the students research their own Greek god or goddess and present a baby book project to the class. This project pairs well with a unit on "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief", following a history unit on ancient Greek civilization, or into any unit covering mythology. The baby book format allows the students to investigate Greek mythology while avoiding the more mature images in Greek art and sculptures, and the research and presentation aspect allow

Pharaohs played a unique role in the culture and growth of the Egyptian Empire. Allow your students to explore the various pharaohs by choosing one to research and present. This is an excellent opportunity for students to see the unique impact of women in the role of pharaoh and to unravel the myths they've heard of pharaohs such as King Tut.

Develop literacy and a love of reading by having your students read a different book of their choice each month. Use the attached choice board to hold them accountable to that reading while giving them enough variety and choice to keep the reading engaging. Includes an assignment sheet for the students with their project options, a rubric, and progress trackers. Also provided is the link to a Google Drive so every document can be edited to fit the needs of your classroom and can be adapted to th