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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.R.10 projects
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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ANCIENT ROME: World History Travel Brochure Research Summary Project
Have you ever wanted to take your class to Ancient Rome? Now you can without spending a dime! On this virtual field trip, students will become the travel guides. Through summaries and pictures, students will create a travel brochure that highlights 10 major locations of the Ancient Roman Empire. This creative project includes writing, research, and graphic design. What's Included:Student instructions to help explain all aspects of the projectA map of the Roman Empire to locate each stop of th
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5th - 12th
It's Ancient Greece CKLA BUNDLE
SAVE 30% and receive a BONUS file with our BUNDLE of Ancient Greece products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient Greece unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as a study guide and interactive project/simulation. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient Greece!This bundle includes the following products:**Please c
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Egypt Mummies & Mummification Religion Reading Comprehension & Activity
Ancient Egyptian religious afterlife beliefs and mythology required the deceased to maintain his or her appearance even in death. Enter the development of the elaborate 70-day Ancient Egypt mummification process. This resource provides historical background and complete instructions for a 6-week carrot mummification project. NOTE: Carrots are low smell compared to other possible mummifying foods like meats or apples.TIP: If you start your mummification process as you start Egypt, your carrot
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6th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
Ancient Mesopotamia Ziggurats Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.This 13-page product is a
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4th - 10th
War of 1812 CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of War of 1812 products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any War of 1812 unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on War of 1812.This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews and rev
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient History Escape Room Mega Bundles | Volume 1 & Volume 2 | 5th & 6th Grade
32 individual Ancient History Escape Room activities about famous figures or periods from Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Persia, Ancient India, the Ancient Hebrews and Ancient China.The following Escape Room Activities are included: An Overview of Ancient EgyptCleopatraTutankhamunRamesses IIAn Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarAugustusSpartacusAn Overview of Ancient GreeceAlexander the GreatAristotleSocratesAn Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaEpic of G
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5th - 6th
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Moses and The Exodus Story Escape Room Activity
An Ancient Hebrews Escape Room activity about the life of Moses and the Story of the Exodus from the Bible. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tas
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Olympics Escape Room Activity
An Ancient Olympic Games Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase fo
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5th - 6th
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Birth of Hinduism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about the birth of Hinduism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Togeth
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5th - 6th
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Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about Siddhartha Gautama & the birth of Buddhism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks
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5th - 6th
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6th Grade: No-Prep, Ancient Civilizations Contributions Project-includes rubric
This no-prep project is a great supplement to the end your Ancient Civilizations instruction. It specifically focuses on examining the multiple contributions ancient civilizations have provided in the areas of technology, art, architecture, etc. to today's society. It also supports multiple Reading and Writing standards.The project includes:2 different project choicesDetailed student checklist of project requirements for each type of project1 page for student research notesClear project rubricTh
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5th - 8th
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The Silk Road Escape Room Activity
An Ancient China Escape Room activity about the Silk Road. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Civilizations Escape Room Activity Bundle Volume 1 | 5th & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following four key civilizatons from ancient history: Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each activity has been split into four different
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Civilizations Escape Room Activity Bundle Volume 2 | 5th & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following four key civilizatons from ancient history: Ancient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient PersiaAncient HebrewsIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each activity has been split into four different ta
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5th - 6th
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Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
African Proverbs; Gleaning Information from African Proverbs
The study of oral traditions can be greatly enhanced by a close reading of proverbs. Africa provides a plethora of cultures which can be compared and contrasted through their proverbs. This project allows students to examine in-depth four African proverbs to recreate the society from which it derived examining both its intellectual and material milieu. Allow your students to demonstrate their creativity while examining the proverbs of African cultures. Examples included.
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4th - 12th
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Ancient India CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of Ancient India products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient India unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient India!This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews a
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient History Escape Room Mega Bundle | Volume 1 | 5th & 6th Grade
Sixteen individual Ancient History Escape Room activities about famous figures or periods from Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Mesopotamia.The following Escape Room Activities are included: An Overview of Ancient EgyptCleopatraTutankhamunRamesses IIAn Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarAugustusSpartacusAn Overview of Ancient GreeceAlexander the GreatAristotleSocratesAn Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaEpic of GilgameshHammurabi's CodeSargon of AkkadIdeal for fifth grade o
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5th - 6th
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Greek Mythology, Create Your Own Greek Vase Activity, GOOGLE SLIDES
⭐ NO PREP/LOW PREP DIGITAL ACTIVITY: Want to liven up your mythology unit with a memorable, yet Common Core aligned activity? This in-class, HANDS-ON activity allows students to learn about the different types of pottery created in Ancient Greece and create their own design! It's perfect for visual and tactile learners!Using 1 linked video for background information about Greek pottery, detailed directions, and REAL STUDENT EXAMPLES for models, students will write an objective summary of a myth,
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greece, BUNDLE, HANDS-ON & Digital
Religion in the Aztec Empire Escape Room Activity
An Aztec Empire Escape Room activity about the religious beliefs and practices of the Aztecs. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Aztec Empire Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Ancient History Escape Room Mega Bundle | Volume 2 | 5th & 6th Grade
Sixteen individual Ancient History Escape Room activities about famous figures or periods from Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews.The following Escape Room Activities are included: An Overview of Ancient IndiaSiddhartha Gautama & the Birth of BuddhismBirth of HinduismIndus Valley CivilizationAn Overview of Ancient ChinaConfuciusGreat Wall of ChinaThe Silk RoadAn Overview of Ancient PersiaCyrus the GreatDarius the GreatKing Xerxes IAn Overview of the Ancient
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual Ancient Mesopotamia Escape Room activities about the following famous figures or periods from history: Sargon of AkkadHammurabi's CodeEpic of GilgameshAn overview of Ancient MesopotamiaIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each act
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5th - 6th
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Aztec Empire Escape Room Activity
An Aztec Empire Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Aztec Empire Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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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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