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Simulation Games for Your Ancient Civilizations Class

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

Simulations have the opportunity to bring a historical topic to life in a way that more traditional activities cannot. Simulations can also present information in a new way that can be more exciting and engaging than traditional teaching methods. These are all game-based simulations that each cover a variety of rounds.

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15 Women from World History Who Made a Difference

Studies Weekly

Later in life, she was one of the first women to work in Mexican archaeology and the first person to study the pre-Columbian site of Chalcatzingo. Impressed with her work, the national museum hired her as the director of archaeology. In 1966, she won a Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording.