Bookmark Collection

World History Collection: High school Level

This bookmark collection contains diverse world historical content that can be used by highschool teachers for modern world history students. This collection includes websites that provide reference materials, case studies, tutorials, and video presentations to open the door for opportunities to delve deep into events and practices of different eras. To add on, this collection addresses EDI as it provides different perspectives on past events and diverse cultures, as well as, opportunities for students that may be visual learners with some content that relies on images and graphics.

Date Added to MERLOT:: February 2, 2022
Created by:: Jocelyne Gamez
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Collection Content

The Mongols in World History (Reference Material)

In "Mongols in World History", you will be able to look into the complexity and power of the Mongol Empire through an... More
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution (Collection)

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution" is a resource that gives in depth information on... More
Death of a Diplomat: Herbert Norman & the Cold War (Case Study)

The case study "Death of a Diplomat: Herbert Norman and the Cold War" looks into the mystery of the death of Herbert... More

The case study "Death of a Diplomat: Herbert Norman and the Cold War" looks into the mystery of the death of Herbert Norman, a Canadian diplomat that died during the Cold War. In this site, information on the Cold War is provided and a great number of government documents, journal entries, and other valuable primary sources are shared to help the reader try to solve the case on Herbert's death and make sense of the events in history.
The Age of Exploration Curriculum Guide (Tutorial)

"The Age of Exploration Curriculum Guide" is a website that allows you look into explorations that were done around the... More

"The Age of Exploration Curriculum Guide" is a website that allows you look into explorations that were done around the world throughout history. The time periods showcased in the site range from Ancient to Medieval and from the Age of Exploration to Modern Exploration. The site gives information on different explorers, their backgrounds, their motives for exploration, what they found, as well as information on the ships tools that were used at different points in time. In addition, the site allows you to see the routes these explorers took through interactive maps. It is a great way to learn more about the explorers around the world and the historical changes/ contributions they made with said explorations.
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (Presentation)

This resource provides a 3 episode documentary type series on recollections and factual information on the Great War.... More

This resource provides a 3 episode documentary type series on recollections and factual information on the Great War. The source shares view points from people that lived through the Great War like nurses and military men to show the attitudes and effects the war had on civilians and overall, the world. This is a great source since it opens the door for different perspectives on the event and its also great for visual learners as it provides information in video form.
Death and Burial in Egypt (Presentation)

In this presentation, you will learn more about the culture and practice of mummification in ancient Egypt, along with... More

In this presentation, you will learn more about the culture and practice of mummification in ancient Egypt, along with the reasoning behind said practice. The presentation/site, provides hyperlinks within its content that elaborates on certain aspects of the ritual. In addition the site allows you to look into other aspects of ancient Egypt like ways of life, mythology, writing, etc, which allows you to explore the civilization in depth. Options to look into the complexity of other civilizations like the near east, Greece, Rome, Africa, and Ancient Americas, are also available at the bottom of the site.
Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World (Collection)