Teacher Created Resources Mysteries In History Ancient History Book (TCR3049) - Grade 5 - 8

Who invented the alphabet? Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? Was there really a Trojan horse? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers.

• Age group and grade: Ages 9 - teens and grades 5th - 8th
• Who invented the alphabet, is the lost city of Atlantis a legend, was there really a Trojan horse, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers
• Number of pages: 144
• Format: paperback
• Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history
• Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events
• These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions
• The activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, development of civilizations and presentation skills