GAMES AND LINKS

  •                               FOR THE FUN OF IT…

                           games, links and other helpful resources

     

                                     ENJOY!

    Students make sure you ask your parents permission before viewing any website.

     

    Ancient Egypt

    http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Ancient-Egypt-01.htm

     

    Scholastic games and other interesting activities

    http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/

     

    World Continents and Oceans

    http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_GL.html

     

    Graphic Organizers 

    http://www.cheney268.com/learning/organizers/socialstudies.htm

     

    Time for Kids (current event issues)

    http://www.timeforkids.com/

     

     Fun facts about the Byzantine Empire

    • Byzantine art is almost entirely focused on religion.
    • The official language of the Byzantine Empire was Latin until 700 CE when it was changed to Greek by Emperor Heraclius.
    • Constantinople was attacked and plundered by the Crusaders during the Fourth Crusade.
    • The emperor often paid gold or a tribute to enemies to keep them from attacking.
    • Emperor Justinian granted the rights of women to buy and own land which was a big help to widows after their husbands had died.
    • From the time of the early Roman Republic to the fall of the Byzantine Empire, Roman rule had a major impact on Europe for nearly 2000 years.
    • The city of Constantinople is called Istanbul today and is the largest city in the country of Turkey.