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Ancient history laboratories
Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity
Ancient Egypt Potato Mummy Lab Activity by Miss Middle School Teacher
This is a great lab to use in tandem with a lesson on ancient Egyptian mummification, as an introduction to the mummification process, or as an extension activity for students needing enrichment opportunities. The ancient Egyptians used a salt-like substance called natron during the mummification process in order to help preserve the bodies. Salts tend to absorb liquids, preventing bacteria and mold from breaking down the bod
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
(3D/360) Human Prehistory Virtual Tour and Skull Analysis Lab
Resource Includes:Access to the virtual tour platformInteractive timeline featuresDownloadable Skull Analysis Lab and WorksheetProduct Description: Embark on an educational adventure with "Journey Through Time: A Virtual Tour of Human History from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age"! This immersive virtual experience is designed to transport students from the early days of human ancestors wielding simple stone tools to the sophisticated societies of the Bronze Age. Each historical period is broug
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Apple Mummy Mummification Ancient Egypt Inquiry Science Experiment Google Slides
Show students how the mummification process worked by engaging in an inexpensive and easy apple inquiry learning science experiment. You will need: an apple, baking soda, salt, zippered bags, and a scale.What a great way to make cross-curricular connections!This product is a Google Slides presentation that walks your students through the steps of mummifying an apple. Students are asked to write a hypothesis of what will happen to the apple when placed in the salt and baking soda mixture. Student
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5th - 7th
Also included in: All About Mummies Mummification Ancient Egypt Bundle
History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
Update (August 23): A Milestone Achieved and Exciting Changes Ahead!We're thrilled to announce that we've reached a remarkable milestone: 35 captivating practicals in the History in STEM series! But that's just the beginning. Over the next few months, time will be dedicated to enhancing the collection with a fresh new look and even more enriching content.What's Next: Revamp and Companion PresentationsPrepare for a transformation! Each practical will sport a revitalized appearance. But there's mo
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7th - 12th
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Sundial
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Anci
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Archaeological Dig (Virtual)
In this lesson students will learn the definitions of artifact, and archaeologist as well as the definitions of absolute and relative dating. They will also go on a virtual archaeological dig to discover artifacts and practice using absolute and relative dating. They will also practice reading graphs, making observations and predictions. The video is about 8 minutes long, but students will need to pause it multiple times to fill out their charts based on the information in the video. Estimated t
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4th - 10th
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A Hominid Game of Clue
This activity is a "Who Dun It?" based on the game of clue. Students sort through evidence files to learn about different hominid groups. They gather information about prominent hominid groups such as tools, physical attributes, and locations. This is a great introductory activity to hominid groups or an enhancement activity during the unit. This can be done entirely online. However, to make the activity more interactive and physically stimulating for the classroom environment, you can print
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7th - 11th
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All About the Egyptian Mummy - Science Lab, Writing, and a Design Challenge
The process of mummification is something kids are really interested in and this lab gives them the chance to see this process in just 14 days using easy to find and cheap materials. Students can also read all about mummification and write their own steps for the process. We add pictures in the boxes, too! The Steps of Mummification charts works best if it is enlarged and copied onto 11 x 17 sheets of paper. This is a great lab to do while you are working on an Egypt unit or as part of a dis
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4th - 6th
Lemon Pharaoh Mummification and Lab Report
Like many modern people, the ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. In their religion, the afterlife was a place very similar to life on earth; as a result, they began to develop the process of embalming, or mummification, in order to preserve the dead. They wanted their dead, loved-one to look the same in the afterlife as he/she did on earth. This was important so that the ka, or the soul, could find the body in the afterlife. Mummification was a ritual enacted for over 3,000 years in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Egypt Hands On Materials
Excavating Remains: Fossil Lesson Plan
This lesson plan designed for 4th-5th grade has students taking the roles of archaeologists learning about the characteristic similarities and differences between birds of today and flying reptiles of the past. The students will witness a discrepant event of trying to figure out what the teacher's "mystery bones" are. The students will engage in an archaeological dig to uncover the remains of a chicken and pterosaur to compare and contrast the bone structures and features.
This lesson can also
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4th - 5th, Higher Education
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Physics Fun Catapult Lab High School Science STEM
Can't get enough of the siege weapons labs? Here is the best one on TPT!Classroom Tested for many years.Please see preview and feel free to ask any questions!The STEM aspect of this activity can be highlighted by making predictions. Which object will fly the farthest? Which angle works the best? Keep a record of your results.Using catapults to test physics The main objective of this lesson is to collect, organize, and analyze data.The popsicle stick catapult is a classic science class activity f
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9th - 12th
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TRUE Box Middle School Ancient Civilizations Social Studies Bundle
TRUE Box Middle School Ancient Civilizations was written by a master teacher! There are 8 units of instruction, consumables, planning, activities, and answer keys in this bundle! If you are looking for a curriculum to supplement or use as your main curriculum....this is it! UNIT 1 -Prehistoric Era and Fertile CrescentUNIT 2 - Ancient EgyptUNIT 3 -Ancient ChinaUNIT 4 - Ancient IndiaUNIT 5 - Ancient GreeceUNIT 6 - Ancient RomeUNIT 7 - Feudal England and EuropeUNIT 8 - European Exploration
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6th - 8th
Viking Sunstones - History of STEM practicals - Refraction and Birefringence
Unlock Nautical Mysteries: Practical 4 - Viking Sunstone and Polynesian WayfindingEmbark on a voyage into the maritime sagas with Practical 4 in the History in STEM series. This captivating experiment unravels the secrets of the Viking Sunstone, a theoretical tool in navigation, and explores the intriguing methods of Ancient Polynesian Wayfinders. Join us as we delve into the realms of Icelandic Spar, sun compass theories, and reflective landscapes.Viking Sunstone: Guiding Light in Norse Explora
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
Apple Mummy Activity
Students will work in pairs to hypothesize ways to preserve a piece of an apple (based on how ancient Egyptians would do it) and then attempt to actually mummify a piece of an apple over a four week period. Each week they will complete a "journal entry" in their packet and examine the progress of the preservation. Also includes concluding questions for students to answer at the end of the four weeks.
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4th - 8th
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mmmm Pi - Calculate Pi with 4 different methods - History of STEM practicals
**Updated 02/24 - Now includes expanded intro, updated experiment, an accompaning presentation for experiment introduction and bonus colouring page of Archimedes!Unlock the Mysteries of Pi: Practical 13 - Pi Day CelebrationJoin the excitement of Pi Day with Practical 13 in the History in STEM series. Dive into a series of captivating activities designed to unravel the enigma of Pi through four distinct methods, spanning from classical to modern computation. Explore the timeless quest for precisi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
Rock Art Artifacts (INCLUDED in Cave Paintings & Petroglyphs Museum Bundle)
Make your own plaster artifacts for students to "play" with in your classroom social studies or art center. Step-by-step directions walk you (or a parent volunteer) through the 10-30 minute process required to make each of the following artifacts:
*plaster mortar and stone pestle (you supply the stone pestle), strong enough for grinding
*plaster "rock" that students can carve into a stone bowl
*sample plaster petroglyphs
*replica of the oldest petroglyphs on earth--cupules foun
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1st - 5th
Apple Mummification Lab - Report
This interactive lab allows students to integrate the key concepts of mummification in ancient Egypt with mathematics (measurement/basic calculations) and science (hypothesis/results).Click here to access the FREE objective and directions page ----> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Apple-Mummification-Directions-6981854
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3rd - 7th
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HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.Six stories and experiments are included in this bundle:Meet meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measur
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K - 6th
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Archimedes' Eureka - History of STEM practicals - Density
#Update 09/23 Now including expanded info, updated experiment and with bonus presentation complimenting the practical Dive into History: Practical 2 - Sink or Swim - Archimedes' Crown and the Magic of DensityWelcome to Part 2 of the History in STEM practical series, where history and science unite to unravel the mysteries of the past. In this installment, we embark on a journey to explore the legendary experiment that bridges an object's volume and water displacement first devised by Archimedes
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
Archaeologist for a day activity
Fun activity that introduces students to how archaeologists figure out things about the past from found items and artifacts. Usually used with a unit on Ancient people and archaeology. Requires some minimal "prep work" that includes making 4-5 trash bags made of "artifacts". Once created these bags can be reused for each class period or from one year to another.
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5th - 9th
ASTRONOMY
Are you looking for new ideas to engage your students in learning about astronomy? This unit will not disappoint. It is designed for upper grades or high school. The unit includes1. Relative Size of the Universe Critical Thinking Group Activity2. Origin of Universe Notes3. Origin of Universe and Solar System Graphic Organizer and Key4. Big Bang Theory Visual Aid5. Development of Astronomy Timeline Illustration Activity.6. Tools of Astronomy Notes and Visual Aid7. Life Cycle of Star Foldable –
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9th - 11th
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Astrolabe
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry!HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work m
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Should we use GMOs? - History of STEM practicals - Theseus's Ship
Practical 32 in the History in STEM practical series.This experiment is a little different. It is a thought experiment and uses the famous paradox laid out by Plutarch as a starting point for a discussion/debate on the pros and cons of GMOs in modern society. This is a real chance for students to shine and show their understanding and learn the important art of discussing and debating ethics within the scientific field. More about the History in STEM practical SeriesThis series is designed to br
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
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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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