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3rd grade ancient history centers $5-10
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient Mesopotamia civilization through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated re
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3rd - 8th
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Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Early Man through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient Civilizations through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels fo
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient China through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Rome through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readin
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3rd - 8th
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Central Message in Greek & Roman Myths
Teach central message, lesson, or moral using Greek and Roman Myths! Students will love reading these ancient stories at their level and learning how many ways these myths connect to things they hear and read today.This bundle includes a central message graphic organizer, anchor chart, and five different Greek & Roman myths (on an elementary school level) as follows:Icarus's WingsMidas and the Golden TouchNarcissus and EchoAchille's HeelPandora's BoxLike this product? Try this Ancient Greek,
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient India through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Israel: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
Ancient Israel Differentiated Reading PassagesPrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilization of Israel through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 6 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 30 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions aft
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Ancient Civilizations Room Transformation | CKLA Grade 1 Knowledge Unit 5
Ancient Civilizations Room Transformation | CKLA Grade 1 Knowledge Unit 5This bundle is perfect for transforming your classroom into the ancient ruins of the Mayans, Aztecs, Incas! Classroom transformations are a great way to use culminating activities and assess your student's knowledge of the topics you have covered. This transformation will allow your students to test their knowledge of the Mayans, Aztecs, Incas and more! Included: Temple Tricky WordsAncient Civilizations PuzzlesCrack the Cod
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: CKLA Grade 1 Knowledge Room Transformations GROWING Bundle
Fairytale Reading Passages - 20 Short Stories from Around the World
These fairytale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own fairy tale stories to read! If you've checked out every single fairytale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page short stories!What Teachers Said About Other Resources in this Product Line:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language w
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3rd - 5th
Fossils and Dinosaurs
This package is full of activities for your fossils and dinosaurs unit!
The activities in this package can be implemented in whole group during a Dinosaurs/Biological Evolution Unit, in small group science stations, or during your literacy block in literacy stations. These project-based activities will have your students exploring dinosaurs and paleontology to answer questions, write about reading, conduct research reports (Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous time periods, dinosaurs, and paleont
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities Bundle
This bundle includes two resources to supplement your study of ancient times. These are a great way to integrate social studies, reading, and writing!Includes:ANCIENT EGYPT INTERACTIVE READING COMPREHENSIONThis resource lets students explore life in ancient Egypt while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features.Topics include:the Nile riverUpper and Lower EgyptKing Menes and the double crowndaily lifepharaohsgods and goddes
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3rd - 5th
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Moses Unit Study: 10 Project-Based Lessons on Moses & the Israelites in Exodus
This experiential unit allows children to learn the story of Moses in a variety of ways while making connections between this Old Testament story and the Gospel of Jesus! Just Print and Go!Contents:Complete, easy-to-follow Teacher's GuideBible Adventure Booklet: The Journey of MosesSkit (2 versions - mini-skit & expanded version)10 Commandments I Have, Who Has?Sequencing Cards (Bible Verse Hunt)Secret Coded Message Color-by-Bible VerseBoard Game Multi-Use Question Cards & Response Sheet
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2nd - 4th
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BUNDLE| Historical Headgear Crafts| Helmets Crowns Headdresses| Fun Art Activity
This bundle of Historical Headgear Crafts will take your elementary students on an immersive journey through history! This comprehensive resource brings the fascinating worlds of ancient civilizations and medieval kingdoms to life through engaging reading passages, captivating craft activities, and differentiated review questions.Step into the shoes of ancient warriors and rulers with captivating reading passages that explore the cultural significance and symbolism behind iconic headgear such as
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient China Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Ancient China Close Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions is a great way to integrate ancient history with literacy skills. Students will have fun learning about the geography, economy, and culture of ancient China as they read engaging passages and answer critical thinking questions.What is included with this resource?This resource contains 7 close reading passages with comprehension questions about ancient China. Each passage is 1-2 pages in length (double-spaced) and comes with 4-6 s
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Ancient World Cultures Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Greek Mythology Scrapbook/Trading Cards/Posters Activity BUNDLE
****PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE YOU WILL NOT NEED TO PURCHASE THE (MONSTERS EDITION)****
Your students will have FUN while learning about and researching Greek mythology. They have the option of creating a scrapbook, trading cards, or posters with these product pages. There are 47 mythological characters in all!
Version #1 contains 16 "scrapbook" pages with black and white versions of popular gods, goddesses, monsters, and important Greek characters. Students research to fill
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3rd - 6th
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Folktale Reading Passages - 20 One Page Folk Tales from Around the World
These folktale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own folk tales to read! If you've checked out every single folktale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page stories!What Teachers Say about the MYTHS Reading Passages:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Egypt Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Ancient Egypt Close Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions is a great way to integrate ancient history with literacy skills. Students will have fun learning about the geography, economy, and culture of ancient Egypt as they read engaging passages and answer critical thinking questions. What is included with this resource? This resource contains 7 close reading passages with comprehension questions about ancient Egypt. Each passage is 2 pages in length (double-spaced) and comes with 4-6 s
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Ancient World Cultures Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Ancient Greece Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Ancient Greece Close Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions is a great way to integrate ancient history with literacy skills. Students will have fun learning about the geography, economy, and culture of ancient Greece as they read engaging passages and answer critical thinking questions.What is included with this resource?This resource contains 6 close reading passages with comprehension questions about ancient Greece. Each passage is 1-2 pages in length (double-spaced) and comes with 4-
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Ancient World Cultures Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Ancient Mali Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Ancient Mali Close Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions is a great way to integrate ancient history with literacy skills. Students will have fun learning about the geography, economy, and culture of ancient Mali as they read engaging passages and answer critical thinking questions.What is included with this resource?This resource contains 6 close reading passages with comprehension questions about ancient Mali. Each passage is 1-2 pages in length (double-spaced) and comes with 4-6 shor
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Ancient World Cultures Passages and Questions {Digital & PDF Included}
Democracy in Ancient Greece - Marzano Vocabulary Bundle: Georgia Social Studies
Developing a deep understanding of unit vocabulary is a key component of successful learning outcomes in Social Studies. This unit provides 6 levels of tasks based on Robert Marzano's (2004) research on the process for vocabulary instruction for 20 key terms in the 3rd Grade Georgia SS unit: Roots of Democracy - A Comparative study of Ancient Greece. While this unit is based on GA Social Studies standards, it should be useful with any comparative study on modern and ancient democracy.
Vocabul
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Factors & Multiples Worksheets - Ancient Egyptians & Greeks Theme
24 worksheets covering Factors (12 sheets) and Multiples (12 sheets) for a range of abilities, all of which are either Ancient Greek (12 sheets) themed or Ancient Egyptian themed (12 sheets). Worksheets range from finding factors of 2 to 4 digit numbers and finding numerous multiples of numbers up to 20. A total of 180 questions are supplied with this pack.
Suitable for Elementary school students (US) and Primary school students (UK).
Includes both colour and black and white copies of each wor
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2nd - 4th
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Gifts of the Nile River LEVELED Close Readings and Tissue Box Project
This product is fully loaded! If you are learning about ancient Egypt, this is a GREAT product for you to use with your students!
Included is a product that is ready to go or editable for your specific needs.
You will receive:
-2 leveled texts about the gifts the Nile River offered the ancient Egyptians
-2 leveled tissue box projects (criteria vary based on the two texts)
-2 rubrics for the different texts
-PDF template for the tissue box
**students will need a 8x8 square tissue box to com
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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