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Ancient Egypt Portraits Art History Project: Middle School Art Sub Plan Activity
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Ancient Egypt art projects? This Egyptian portrait lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by how they displayed wealth with jewelry, wigs, ornate collars, and makeup. Moreover, they’ll enjoy creating a portrait with fashions of the times.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Egypt. During this art project, your class will learn how line
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5th - 7th
Inca Empire - Reading, Questions, Map Activity, Article Writing Assignment
4 resources related to the history of the Inca Empire including a 3 page reading, a set of analysis questions, a mapping assignment of the area of the Inca empire and an article writing assignment based on the culture and life of the Inca empire. The resource includes all necessary teacher keys, rubric and explanations for you to be able to print and teach.
First, the resource includes an original and engaging three and a half page reading (with images!) about the history of this magnificent e
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Art Lesson: Roll A Greek Vase Middle School Art Project Templates
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with an engaging, no prep Ancient Greece art lesson? This Greek vase project will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by the durability of their pottery which featured athletes from the ancient Olympics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy the roll a Greek vase game to make their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Greece. During this art project, your class will learn abou
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5th - 7th
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Create a Civilization Project for Google Drive and PDF
This Create a Civilization Project will be a hit with your students and help them understand the components that make up a civilization. In this engaging activity, students will create a civilization and prepare a Google Slideshow to highlight different aspects of their civilization. This resource includes four different versions of the assignment to help you find the perfect for your students!This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF)Civilizations Highlights Project (quick version
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6th - 9th
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World Religions Research Project
This World Religions resource contains everything you need for your students to complete amazing research project presentations!The directions are worded so that the final presentations can be completed as PowerPoints or posters depending on student preference or your computer access. The download also includes all of the following:A 4 page directions sheet with simple instructions on the requirements, steps to complete the project, suggested internet sources, a rubric, checklist, and example. A
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5th - 11th
Ancient Greece Activities on the Olympics and Ancient Olympic Games
This historical reading on the ancient Greece Olympics will tell you all you need to know about how the games began and what events were contested. The lesson includes a differentiated reading on the original games, a project to have students design the first medals, and a plan for your own classroom Olympics. Now available in both print and digital, this lesson boasts 6 activities and 10 components (with some duplication)Check out the preview to see all you receive!This Ancient Greece Olympic
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5th - 7th
Ancient Civilizations Guided Research Project
Ancient Civilizations research project. This product has everything you need for your class to complete their Ancient Civilizations research projects (except the researched information). Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient China are the focus. There is also a set of generic forms in case your class also focuses on a different ancient civilization.Open the PREVIEW to see exactly what comes in this product.Included in this pack:Four Ancient Civilizations ProjectsFolder Cove
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Research BUNDLE
Westward Expansion Guided Research Project
Westward Expansion research project. This product has everything you need for your class to complete their Westward Expansion research projects (except the researched information). The Oregon Train, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Cherokee Trail of Tears, and California Gold Rush are the focus. There is also a set of generic forms in case your class also focuses on a different Westward Expansion topic.
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Four Wes
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4th - 7th
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Maya, Inca, Aztec Notes, Activities, and Mesoamerica Projects
Students will learn critical facts about the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas as they collect facts and create 3-D pop-up displays for each civilization. The facts about the three civilizations of the Americas focus on the the geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, and society of each civilization. Also, critical vocabulary associated with each civilization is included. This resource includes the materials for a fact hunt and 3-D display for each civilization. That means that students can
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4th - 7th
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Chinese Philosophies - Confucianism Daoism Legalism - Help Wanted Ad
This Chinese Philosophies project involves students designing a “Help Wanted Ad” with a specific focus on the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. To set the scene, your students live in ancient China and have been chosen to design a help wanted advertisement for one of the following philosophies - Legalism, Daoism or Confucianism. The founder of the chosen philosophy is hoping to hire an assistant to help guide people in the philosophy. The task of your students is to create a hel
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs Guided Research Project
Inca, Mayan, Aztec research project. This product has everything you need for your class to complete their Mesoamerican Civilizations research projects (except the researched information). The Mayan Civilization, Inca Empire, and Aztec Empire are the focus. Open the PREVIEW to see exactly what comes in this product.Included in this pack:Three Mesoamerican Civilizations ProjectsFolder Cover PageNote-Taking GuideResearch Paper OutlinePowerPoint PlannerDue Date OrganizerParent LetterTapestry Des
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Guided Research Project BUNDLE
Henna Mehndi Hands Art Project, Exit Slips, Art Sub Plan, Self-Assessment Rubric
Ready to ignite your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep India art projects? This henna art lesson will boost confidence and creativity. Students will love learning the origins of henna (mehndi) in India, Africa, and the Middle East. Moreover, they’ll be intrigued by the elaborate Night of Henna in Hindu cultures.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on the rich history of India. During this mehndi art project, your class will learn about th
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6th - 8th
Greek Mythology Social Media Profile Project
In this engaging project, students will become "Social Media Managers" for Greek Mythology figures, their "clients." A modern-day analysis into an Ancient Greek figure, students will conduct in-depth research about their selected or assigned figure and complete tasks to prove their understanding of the client.Students' final products will be a multi-paragraphed essay about their client, a proposal, and several social media profiles (ex: Instagram profile, Twitter profile, etc.). Project directio
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Imperial Dynasties of China Newspaper Project
This "Create a Newspaper" resource provides students with an engaging and creative project to demonstrate their learning about a dynasty in China. Students will choose from the following dynasties to focus on: Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan or Ming This project is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes easy to follow and detailed directions and requirementsfor students. A description of 9 newspaper sections are includ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Plebeians and Patricians of Ancient Rome Project
To set the scene, your students live in Ancient Rome and have been chosen to design a help wanted advertisement for one of the following social groups - Patrician or Plebeian. For this assignment, students imagine as though ancient Romans were hired into a social class instead of being born into one. The task of your students is to create a help wanted ad describing the daily life, roles, responsibilities, benefits, and drawbacks of the chosen social group. Additionally, an optional extension pr
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle: Projects and Activities
Virtual Museum Project using GRAPES for Middle School History and Social Studies
Teachers want to make real-world connections to their lessons. This easy to use project is just that. The students assume the role of a Museum Curator. They learn what a curator does and what museums are doing to gather interest to their site. Students conduct research on a topic, using the GRAPES acronym (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure) or with other topics specific to their unit of study. This is perfect for teachers who need something that exte
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6th - 9th
Project: "Who Killed King Tut?" Murder Mystery
It is the year 1968 and the latest news from London is that Pharaoh Tutenkhamun was murdered. Your students will be reporters for Time Magazine, given the task of sifting through the artifacts to write the cover story for next month's edition.
In this project the students will:
- Engage in an elaborate, enticing, creative historical fiction based on real facts and details.
- Learn about Egyptian culture & burial practices
- Make inferences & connections between clues that tell parts/bi
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6th - 10th
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The Silk Road Board Game Project
This Silk Road board game project is a fun and creative way for students to demonstrate their understanding of the Silk Road. Perfect for use at the end of a unit, the ready-made templates covering all aspects of game play, will allow students to instantly focus on the content and not get caught up in the design of their game. Students will be asked to create the rules and directions for their game, all required pieces, and a colorful and detailed game board. Game ideas are also provided to help
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Mesopotamia; A Colorful Common Core Review
The students will fill an Open Mind with images of Mesopotamian civilization that they have covered in class. It is an excellent project to conclude a unit on Mesopotamia. The students will need to choose the six most important developments of this first civilization. In a Common Core approach, the students will have to write concisely on the importance of the aspects of civilization of Mesopotamia that they included in the Open Mind. The colorful approach will aid in retaining important inf
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6th - 10th
Pharaoh Ancient Egypt Project Social Pyramid Help Wanted Ad
This Ancient Egypt project involves students designing a “Help Wanted Ad” with a specific focus on the social structure of Egypt. To set the scene, your students live in ancient Egypt and have been chosen to design a help wanted advertisement for one of the following social groups - pharaoh, government officials, priests, scribes, artisans, or peasants. For this assignment, students imagine as though ancient Egyptians were hired into a social class instead of being born into one. The task of you
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Activities Bundle
Ancient History Research Project Bundle
Choices, choices, choices!!! In this inquiry based learning project students can choose between 7 formats, but grades are based on the same rubric criteria.This research project is Common Core writing and literacy aligned, and was recently completely updated.
This works as a biography or teacher assigned topic project. Students write a focus question, gather primary source quotes, write an informational text paragraph with evidence, create timelines, create five class questions and provide visu
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4th - 12th
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Interactive Notebook- Ancient Civilizations- Unit 3 EGYPT
Interactive Notebook- Ancient Civilizations- Unit 3- Ancient Egypt
Having trouble creating fun and engaging social studies lessons? After teaching ancient civilizations to sixth graders for many years I am compiling a few of my interactive notebook tools.
Included in this unit:
Vocabulary Organizer
ABC Hieroglyphics Book Directions
ABC Book Planning and Example Pages
Map of Egypt & Activity
Mummification Teacher’s Guide
Steps of Mummification
Mummification Sorting Game
Mummy Madness:
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4th - 7th
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World Religions Guided Research Project
World Religions research project. This product has everything you need for your class to complete their world religions research projects (except the researched information). You can use this guided research project with any religion of the world.
Go beyond your typical state report! This research project will guide your students to learn and write about their chosen religion's:
History
Major Tenets
Practices & Beliefs
Sacred Writings
Symbols
Days of Observation
Norms
Culture
Modern Rel
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Guided Research Project BUNDLE
World History Review Challenge | End of the Year 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations
Ideal for your 6th grade social studies class, this challenge pack is the perfect way to end the school year with your ancient civilization curriculum. Three challenges come in printable PDF and digital Google Slide formats to fit your needs. FEATURES: + Challenge #1 – Students compare civilizations to each other. Everything from government, to religion, to time of existence. + Challenge #2 – Students must identify each civilization’s location on a world map! + Challenge #3 – Create a Master
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6th - 8th
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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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